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Mental Health Info
Anti-Stigma Campaigns Around the Country
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Project Relate
Project Relate is a public service campaign that strives to break down the stigma and stereotypes associated with mental illness and help the public relate to those who cope with these issues. The project is a joint effort between mental health service providers, advocacy groups, and non-profit organizations across Nebraska – a rare and important partnership.
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National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
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Silver Ribbon Committee
The Silver Ribbon is the acknowledged symbol throughout the world for promoting public awareness of the need for support of people with brain disorders and disabilities. As the Silver Ribbon becomes more and more visible, public support for research and services for those who have a brain disorder or disability will occur, accompanied by a reduction in stigma for those affected.
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Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma
SAMHSA's Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma (ADS Center) provides practical assistance in designing and implementing anti-stigma and anti-discrimination initiatives by gathering and maintaining best practice information, policies, research, practices, and programs to counter stigma and discrimination; and actively disseminating anti-stigma/anti-discrimination information and practices to individuals, States and local communities, and public and private organizations. Back To Top ↑
Anti-Stigma Campaigns Around the World
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Shift
Shift is a five year initiative (2004-2009) in England to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues. Shift's work is set out in a plan called "From Here to Equality". Their aim is to create a society where people who experience mental health problems enjoy the same rights as other people.
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Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Mind works to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:
- advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems
- challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion
- influencing policy through campaigning and education
- inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity
- achieving equal rights through campaigning and education.
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Speaker Finder
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National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
The Heard is the first speakers' bureau in the country devoted to removing the stigma surrounding mental disorders while also promoting mental health for everyone. Their speakers deliver full school assemblies for middle schools and high schools, as well as speak at colleges, to parent groups and at other events.
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Helpful Links
Speaking of Life is the main title for most of Paul's work because that is what he does. Whether he is speaking of life as a "Father", a "Businessman", a sufferer of "Mental Illness" or any of his many topics, Paul is able to reach his audience like they have never been reached before. Paul believes that everyone can be a success, they just have to believe it themselves. He will reach those who are ready and prepare those who are not to begin their journey. Back To Top ↑
Helpful Community Resources
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Get Connected. Get Answers. Dial 2-1-1.
Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services - from finding an after-school program to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help-lines, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary services because they do not know where to start. 2-1-1 helps people find and give help.
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United Way of Jackson County
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