Johnston County Citizens, we need your help! JCMHC is currently conducting a needs assessment. The purpose is to identify needed services, supports and to identify gaps or weaknesses within the mental health , developmental disability and substance abuse system of services in Johnston County. Please find our survey under "News and Events" on the Johnston County website: http://www.johnstonnc.com, and give us your input by completing the survey onilne. Or you may call our Customer Services Office with your feedback at (919) 989-5500. Please give us your response by survey by March 20, 2009. Thank you so much for your participation.
Isn't there a meeting on March 17th as well? I thought I read something about it. It's imperative people participate in these surveys and needs assessment forums. With so many state budget shortfalls, this would be one area to be cut and that would be devastating for not just the people with mental health disorders, but the entire community. Mental health disorders have effects not only on that particuliar person, but those around them as well. You'd be suprised at the # w/ mental health disorders and what is considered to be a part of mental health. Please think of supporting our community but helping them decide what areas need extra support. Thanks for letting us know. Good luck. stephanie--mom to 7
NAMI Walks! Come be part of the JoCo Team! NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) North Carolina needs your help to make this the best year ever. By participating in NAMIWalks, you help raise awareness of mental illness and the many NAMI services available in your local community. Come and a be a part of a movement, your participation and your support will help us have a successful walk. Location: Dorothea Dix State Hospital Raleigh, NC Date: May 2, 2009 Distance: 2.3 MI Check-in: 9:00 am Start Time: 10:00 am Website: http://www.naminc.org
Update on the NAMI Walk Statewide, we reached our goal of $110,000 (with more to come in). We had 770 walkers and more teams than anticipated (don't have all the numbers yet). It was a great event! Thanks to all who donated or participated! Hope to see you all next year!
