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Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System is our Topic on Jan. 6th
What do you do when your loved one with a mental illness is arrested or becomes involved in the criminal
justice system? Where do you turn? What steps do you take? What can you expect to happen?
Come and learn the answers to these questions and more at our January meeting. Featured will be Don
Kline, PhD, Director, Criminal Justice, MCES (Montgomery County Emergency Services). Don speaks as a
professional as well as a family member.
Dr Kline has been with MCES for over 30 years and directs the Crisis Intervention Specialist School, Justice
Related Services, Mobile Crisis Intervention Service, Forensic Blended Case Man-
agement, Transition Specialists, Forensic Services, and Community Peer Special-
ists. He is also the Deputy Director of the Montgomery County Police Academy,
and is an Adjunct Professor at Montgomery County Community College. Don
holds certifications in the Municipal Police Officers’ Education & Training Com-
mission, Lethal Weapon Training Act, Crisis Negotiations U.S. Department of
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Forensic Counseling, National Crisis Pre-
vention Institute, Aging and Adult Protective Services, Blended Case Manage-
ment, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and Disaster Crisis Outreach & Referral
Team.
Date: Wednesday January 6, 2016
Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204
Lansdale PA 19446
Light refreshments will be provided
This event is free and open to the public; however an RSVP is requested by January 4. Please call 215-361-
7784.
montco memo Montgomery County, PA January 2016 Volume XXXV Issue 5
Spring Class Schedule
We will hold one, possibly two, Family to Family classes this spring.
Family to Family is an evidence based practice. It is a free, 12 session
course for family members and caretakers of individuals (adults) living
with mental illness. The classes take place one evening per week for 2 ½
hours each. The curriculum covers topics such as diagnosis, medications,
communication, brain function and advocacy.
Date: Tuesday evenings, starting February 16, 2016.
Time: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Location: 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204, Lansdale
Another course may begin at the same location later in the spring, and
on a different night.
This course is free and open to the public. All instruction and course
materials are free of charge, however you must register for the course.
For more information or to register please call 215-361-7784.
Also in This Issue
Calendar 2
Message from Our President 3
Message from Our Governance Chair
3
Mental Health Courts 4
9th Annual Greater Philadelphia NAMI Walks
5
Poverty Is Bad for Mental Health
5
Pictures from Benefit for the Brain
6
MONTCO Peer Support Groups
6
2016 NAMI Recognition Awards
7
Tributes and Donations 7
Don Kline, Ph.D.
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NAMI of PENNSYLVANIA
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Board of Directors
President Beth Milton First Vice-President Dawn Hogan Second Vice President Dave Davis Secretary Lauren Centola Treasurer Past President Neen Davis
Victoria Bright Armand DiYenno Precious Graham Laura Longstreet Tricia Malott Alan McDaniel Donna McNelis Jerry Rudakevich Mike Solomon
Executive Director Carol Caruso Editor Beulah Saideman Co-Editor Mary Schuck Editor Emeritus Maryella D. Hitt Office Manager Debra Herbut Bookkeeper Jane Polto Walk Manager Danielle Blanchard
Support Group Facilitators Coordinator Carol Caruso
Abington Presbyterian Church Joan Kozlowski Corinne Smith
Lansdale Rich Kelble Anne Magowan
Lower Providence Presbyterian Church Neen Davis Sue Soriano
Pottstown Nina & Alan McDaniel
NAMI of PA Montgomery County
100 W. Main Street Suite 204
Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-361-7784 FAX: 215-361-7786
Email: name: [email protected] Web page: www.nami-montcopa.org
Letters to the Editor and other articles and contributions are welcome. Send them
to the NAMI Office or by Email to [email protected]
by the 15th of the preceding month.
NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County is an approved Donor Choice Agency of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and
Southern New Jersey
United Way Agency Code # 5076
Calendar
Peer Support
Jan. 14/28 Feb. 11/25
Hearing Voices Support Groups are for people who hear, see or sense things that other people don’t and want to learn and grow together. They are run by CIC (Creating Increased Connec-tions). See schedule on Page 6 or for more information call Berta Britz at 484-681-9432, Ext. 203. Support, Study and Skype Hearing Voices Groups are for people who hear, see, or sense things that other people don’t and want to learn and grow together. Also run by CIC, they offer mutu-al support on the 2nd Thursday (6-7:30 PM) using books and workbooks, and Skype with Ron Coleman on the 4th Saturday of every month (9-10:30 AM) at CIC, 18 East 4th St., Bridgeport, PA. For more information call Berta Britz at 484-681-9432, Ext. 203.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plans) is a way to plan and monitor what you need to do to stay both mentally and physically healthy. Also run by CIC. See schedule on Page 6. For more in-formation call 484-681-9432.
New Directions Bipolar & Depression Support Group, 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10:00 AM, Giant Food Store, 315 York Rd, Wil-low Grove
NAMI Connection Groups are peer run support groups for individuals living with mental illness. See Page 6 for schedule.
Jan. 4 Feb. 1
Pottstown Family Support Group, 1st Monday at Creative Health Services, Consumers Library, 11 Robinson Court,, 7-8:30PM.
Jan. 4 Feb. 1
Lower Providence Family Support Group, Lower Providence Presbyterian Church, 3050 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, Library. 7 PM. First Monday except on holidays
Jan. 5 Feb. 2
Lansdale Family Support Group at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Main Street and Richardson Avenue, Lansdale. First Tuesday, 7:00 PM.
Jan. 5/19 Feb. 2/16
New Directions Bipolar & Depression Support Groups (2) one for Consumers & one for Family/Caregivers — 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington — 7:30 PM. Call 215-659-2366.
Jan. 14 Feb. 11
Glenside Family Support Group, Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington — 2nd Thursday, 7:30 PM.
Jan. 21 Feb. 18
Montgomery County CSP (Community Support Program), 3rd Thursday,12-2 PM, Montgomery County Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown.
Jan. 21 Feb. 18
Board of Director’s Meeting, 3rd Thursday, Lansdale Office, 6:30 PM.
A Note About Our Meetings
Although some of our meetings are held at religious institutions, they are non-denominational and open to people of all beliefs.
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A Message from Our Executive Director Happy New Year! I hope you all had a peaceful holiday. We
are looking forward to another year filled with both challenges
and opportunities for those impacted by mental illness. Over the
years we have learned that progress takes time, and comes in
small increments. However fighting the stigma associated with
mental illness is a never-ending battle. Providing the services
and resources to meet the needs of those stepping forward for
help is another challenge that we continue to advocate for.
This month marks my ten year anniversary as Executive Di-
rector of NAMI PA Montgomery County. When I came to this
affiliate in 1990, we were totally volunteer run, with some, like
myself, working full time and having a family to take care of.
With these responsibilities we still managed to make time for
NAMI and to move our advocacy and outreach forward. We are
very fortunate to now have staff dedicated to the work of our
mission. However, we remain largely a volunteer organization
with most of our services and supports provided by those who
give freely of their time and energy. We thank them for their
efforts on our behalf, and on behalf of individuals and families
impacted by mental illness.
As we head into 2016 we hope that change, for the better,
will happen for those affected by mental illness. We look for-
ward to more support and education for families. We look for-
ward to a steady decrease in stigma and an increased understand-
ing of mental illness. And we look for increased opportunities in
treatment, employment and education for those living with these
illnesses. Thank you for your continued support, and best wishes
for a healthy and happy New Year!
Carol Caruso
It’s January and time again to consider candidates for our
affiliate’s board of directors. This is the most important responsi-
bility of being a member of an organization. By choosing candi-
dates, you are shaping the future direction of the organization. So
a lot of thought should go into your selection process.
For example, seek to learn what areas of expertise are needed
on the board and nominate a candidate with that expertise. Con-
sider the position on the board as a job. A volunteer job, but the
position has specific responsibilities like a paying job. Responsi-
bilities of the position include but are not limited to fundraising,
working on committees and attending board functions and
meetings.
It’s also important that the candidates understand they will
have a fiduciary responsibility if elected to the board. They are
charged with the review of financial documents and monitoring
revenues and expenditures. The candidate, if elected, will play an
important part in the development and execution of the affiliate’s
strategic plan. All board members are responsible for the strate-
gic plan. So, you can see there are some important considerations
to include in your board candidate selection process.
Dawn Hogan
A Message from Our Governance Chair
Call for Board Nominations and Bylaws Amendments
It is time to call for candidates to our Board of Directors, as
well as for amendments to our bylaws.
We currently have three (3) seats available on our Board,
with three (3) incumbents finishing up their first terms and run-
ning for re-election. Criteria for eligibility are:
1. Be a member in good standing of our affiliate
2. Be willing to attend and participate in monthly board
meetings (the board meets on the third Thursday of the
month, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in our Lansdale office; we
do not meet in August or December) and all committee
assignments
3. Be willing to promote the NAMI mission
If you are interested in submitting your name or someone
elses’s as a candidate, please put your nomination in writing
(email or hard copy) and provide the individual’s name, address,
why you are nominating that person and what you feel they
would bring to our Montgomery County Board. Nominations
may be submitted to [email protected] or mailed to
NAMI, 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446. If
you would like a copy of our Bylaws please call 215-361-7784.
The deadline for both candidate nominations and bylaws
amendments is February 26th, 2016. If you have any questions
please contact Carol Caruso at 215-361-7784.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
Our newsletter is sent via email each month to our active
members. It is a very economical way for us to communicate
with our membership and share information. If you unsubscribe
from these emails (sent via Constant Contact, a secure online e-
newsletter services vendor), you will no longer receive emails
from us.
We value each and every member of NAMI PA Montgomery
County and their privacy and security and would like all of you
to have access to our affiliate’s information. Please, ensure that
you continue to receive our newsletters and other important in-
formation by not unsubscribing to these emails.
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Mental Health Courts Are Popular, But Are They Effective?
December 16, 2015 - Michelle Andrews
Mental health courts have been embraced in many communi-
ties, and it's easy to understand why.
Rather than sending someone who's mentally ill to an over-
crowded jail that is poorly equipped to manage his condition,
mental health courts offer treatment and help with housing and
other social services.
The community saves on the cost of locking someone up and
offenders get support to stay healthy and may have their charges
expunged.
Everybody wins, right?
The reality is more complex. Mental health courts have been
in existence since the 1990s, modeled after drug courts that offer
an alternative for people with substance-abuse problems who are
charged with drug-related crimes.
After initially accepting only those charged with misdemeanor
crimes such as vandalism or trespassing, many of the roughly 350
mental health courts nationwide now accept people charged with
some felonies such as robbery, and even violent crimes in some
cases.
The approaches vary widely, but judges often oversee a team
of mental health experts and social services case managers who
refer participants to services available in the community. Offend-
ers generally return to the court regularly for the judge to review
their progress and offer encouragement or, if necessary, sanctions.
Research is still scant on the courts' effectiveness at address-
ing offenders' mental health problems or discouraging offenders
from relapsing into criminal behavior. And some experts are con-
cerned that offenders who are charged with minor crimes would
be better off staying out of the criminal justice system and instead
just getting treatment.
The popularity of mental health courts also aligns with grow-
ing concerns about prison crowding and the increasing costs to
taxpayers. Estimates vary, but according to one study up to two-
thirds of people in jails and prisons had a mental health problem
in the previous year, compared with 11 percent of the general
population.
Although inmates have a constitutional right to health care in
prison, correctional institutions are generally not set up to provide
treatment for mentally ill prisoners.
In Florida, Judge Steve Leifman presides in the 11th Judicial
Circuit for Miami- Dade County and oversees the mental health
court. The approach there to dealing with mentally ill offenders is
multilayered, Leifman says. Many arrests are averted by a crisis
intervention team of police who refer people to treatment before
they're booked.
Offenders who are arrested and complete the mental health
court program have a much lower recidivism rate than their peers:
20 percent versus 72 percent. "The key is to identify people and
get them treatment earlier," Leifman says.
A report by the Urban Institute that summarized research on
mental health courts concluded that they seemed to be modestly
effective at reducing recidivism, but it was unclear whether they
had a positive effect on participants' mental health.
These courts handle only a tiny fraction of cases dealing with
mentally ill offenders, by some estimates 5 percent or less. Given
their limited resources, it's critical that mental health courts target
the right people, generally those who are at highest risk for com-
mitting a new crime and who have serious mental illness, say ex-
perts.
From that perspective, the shift toward including people who
are charged with more serious crimes and may be facing a sen-
tence of several years makes sense.
"That's when you start to see real cost benefits [to the system]
in that you're averting real jail time," says Dr. Fred Osher, director
of health systems and services policy at the Council of State Gov-
ernments Justice Center, a nonprofit that consults on public safety
issues.
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/12/16/459823010/
mental-health-courts-are-popular-but-are-they-effective?
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9th Annual Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalks
INFORMATION MEETING
Calling all Team Captains, Walkers, Sponsors and Volunteers
Do not miss the start! Join the Walk to increase awareness and understanding of Mental Illness in Southeastern PA
January 18, 2016, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 205 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia RSVP REQUIRED This event is free and open to the public; however, an RSVP is required by Monday, Jan 11,
2016 Danielle Blanchard, Walk Manager: [email protected] ~ 215.361.7784
Next Walk Committee Meeting will be Wednesday, January 13, 2016 @ 12 Noon
Location 100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale Teleconference will be available
SAVE THE DATE! 2016 Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalks
Saturday, May 14, 2016 Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell Campus www.namiwalks.org/greaterphiladelphia
Poverty Is Bad For Mental Health – No, Really, It Is!
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center; Matt Canuteson, 6/11/2015
Having started my career being a front-line peer sub-
stance abuse and mental health worker, one of the first things
I noticed was that both treatment fields were centered on
goals that did not consider the major elephant in the room —
almost all of the people we were serving were living in pov-
erty!
We had meetings where we would discuss treatment
goals and everything seemed to be focused on illness and
helping people manage or limit symptoms. When I spoke
with the people who we were serving, they discussed goals
like finding the dollar they needed to take the bus to treat-
ment, figuring out how to shop for food so that they had
some left at the end of the month when they were out of food
stamps, or getting enough change to do a load of laundry.
I remember the disconnect when I asked people what
their goals were and expected or wanted to hear things like
going to college, but instead heard things that were much
more basic. A growing body of brain research is beginning to
tell us why.
A recent study published in Science Magazine found that
the steady flow of pressures and anxiety associated with
wondering how you are going to feed yourself, living with
unstable housing conditions, and having to deal with the
maze created by public behavioral health and benefits sys-
tems actually limits mental functioning. Add the stress re-
sulting from witnessing and experiencing trauma and vio-
lence and you do not have a recipe for recovery!
Besides proving something most front line workers al-
ready know, the findings stand in the face of the idea that
people in poverty are responsible for their own poverty and
they should be able to change their life situations on their
own – living in poverty makes it more difficult to complete
basic living activities.
As we look to prevent and treat behavioral health disor-
ders, we need to keep these findings in mind. In order to sup-
port recovery we need to ensure that people are able to ac-
cess income that will enable them to access treatment sup-
ports and the most basic, most important support, housing.
An important recovery support that is proven to work is
the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) pro-
cess. SOAR seeks to end homelessness for individuals with
behavioral health disorders through increased access to SSI/
SSDI disability benefits, directly addressing the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s
(SAMHSA’s) position that in order “to recover, people need
a safe stable place to live.” This is essential, and for many
persons in recovery, accessing benefits is a first step. SOAR
also encourages employment as a means to increase individ-
ual income and promote recovery in line with
the SAMHSA assertion that, “to recover, people need
meaningful work and the ability to enhance their skills
through education.”
I was recently speaking with an amazing individual who
has spent years struggling with incarceration, mental illness,
and homelessness. He had just been approved for SSI
through the SOAR process and was now going to be able to
move to stable housing. I asked him what he was going to do
now that he was going to have a place to live, a “home base.”
He replied, “It has been a long road, I have been stressed out
and homeless for 10 years…I think I am going to get a job.”
Research News You Can Use
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Montgomery County Peer Support Groups
NAMI Connection
1st Monday at 6:15 PM at William Jeanes Memor ial Library,
4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Monday
WRAP – Lower Merion Area 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Ludington
Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr
VOICES – Pottstown 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Trinity Reformed
Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover Street, Pottstown
WRAP – Abington Area 3:00 – 4:30 PM, Faith Community
Church, 1200 Easton Rd, Roslyn
VOICES – Norristown 3:00 – 4:30 PM, Friends Meeting, 20
E. Jacoby St, Norristown
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) – Norristown 6:00 – 7:00
PM, Friends Meeting House, 20 E. Jacoby St (corner of Swede St
and Jacoby St), Norristown
VOICES – Willow Grove 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Giant Food Store,
2nd Floor Meeting Room, 315 York Rd, Willow Grove
Tuesday
WRAP – Pottstown 3:00 to 4:30 PM, Trinity Reformed
Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St, Pottstown
VOICES Young Adults – Hatboro 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Braccia
Building, 2935 Byberry Rd, 1st Floor (across from Dance Arts),
Hatboro
Wednesday
WRAP – Lansdale 1:30 – 3:00 PM, Public Library, 301 Vine
Street, Lansdale
VOICES – Lower Merion Area 3:30 – 5:00 PM, The
Middleton Center, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Room 203,
625 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr
WRAP – Norristown 6:00 – 7:30 PM, HopeWorx, 1210
Stanbridge St, Suite 300, Norristown
WRAP – Montgomery County Prison (closed to the public)
12:30 – 2:00 PM
4th Annual Benefit for the Brain a Huge Success
On November 18th we held our 4th Annual Benefit for the
Brain, an event to promote research on mental illness. Held at
the Marriott Hotel in Conshohocken, the evening started with a
reception followed by a three course dinner. This year’s Research
Award went to Dr. Monica Calkins of the University of Pennsyl-
vania for her work on First Episode Psychosis. Our Impact Award
was given to the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Penn-
sylvania for their work in the development of a Peer Workforce.
Formerly held at The Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, the
event was moved to Montgomery County this year. Approximate-
ly 100 guests enjoyed the evening.
We want to thank all of our sponsors and donors for support-
ing this very important annual event. We look forward to our 5th
Annual Benefit for the Brain and continuing to advocate for more
research, both medical and non-medical, to promote recovery and
resiliency of mental illness.
Michael Brody, President and CEO of MHASP, receives the 2015 Im-pact Award on behalf of MHASP
Dr. Monica E. Calkins accepts the 2015 Research Award for her work on First Episode Psychosis
Guests enjoying the evening, L to R: Arman DiYenno, Board member; Bill Myers, MCES; Joe Foderaro, Judith Yanacek, Adam and Donna Devlin, all of New Vitae Wellness and Recovery; Dawn Hogan, 1st Vice President, and husband Jerome
Inclement Weather Protocol
In the event inclement weather makes it necessary for us to cancel our support groups or educational programs, please note that we will follow the school closings. We will also put an announcement on our office voice mail (215-361-7784).
If a monthly support group needs to be cancelled, it will resume the next month. If a Family to Family or NAMI Basics class needs to be cancelled, it will resume the next week. If you have any questions re-garding this policy, please do not hesitate to call our office at 215-361-7784.
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The Tribute Fund is a good way to mark anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions, and to express sympathy for the loss of a loved
one. We will send a note of appreciation to anyone you designate. Send your check to NAMI of Pennsylvania, Montgomery County office, 100 W.
Main Street, Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446. When designating NAMI in an obituary notice, please specify NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery
County.
Tributes
In Appreciation of Dawn Hogan by Neen and Dave Davis
In Appreciation of Diane Wenzel by Margaret Wenzel
In Memory of Alan Stone’s Mother by Carol Caruso and Jerry Rudakevich
In Memory of Jonathan Geers by Sarah Wenger
Corporate Matching Gifts
Angela Vitola-Langtry, Johnson and Johnson Nancy Sachs, Merck Foundation
Contributions
Michele Ahern Mark Benjamin
Dolores Bergey Detweiler Family Medicine & Associates
Thomas Garton Louise Geisinger
Albert Grabish Theresa & Jeffrey Haverson
Aslene E. Palmer-Bennett PhRMA
Bonnie Schorsch Mary Schuck
Marie Swier Patricia Taraborrelli
Michael Thierfelder
It is again time to honor those in our NAMI family who de-
serve recognition for their outstanding efforts on behalf of per-
sons with mental illness and their families.
If you want to nominate someone for an award, please call
our office (215-361-7784) or email us at
Categories of recognition awards are as follows:
The Maryella Hitt Advocacy Award — presented to the
individual/s or organization that exemplifies the true
advocate for mental illness spirit.
The Peg Cochran Volunteer Award — presented to the
individual/s or organization that has displayed outstand-
ing volunteer efforts for individuals with mental illness
and their families.
The Glenn Koons Recovery Award — presented to the
individual/s or organization that exemplifies resiliency
and recovery, and overcoming the challenges of mental
illness.
The Criminal Justice Award — Presented in recognition of
outstanding service in the realm of mental illness and
the criminal justice system.
If you have any questions regarding any of these categories or
eligibility criteria for them, or would like to make a nomination,
please contact Carol Caruso at [email protected] or
215-361-7784. The deadline for nominations is April 8, 2016.
Tributes and Other Contributions
2016 NAMI Recognition Awards
Thank You to the VNA of Greater North Penn
We are pleased to announce that NAMI PA Montgomery County has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the VNA of
Greater North Penn in response to our application: “Providing Needed Care for Older Adults Living with Mental Ill-
ness”. We look forward to providing needed services to this population and further enriching the community with NAMI
services. We appreciate the support provided from the VNA of Greater North Penn for this effort.
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