http://mhaff.org Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:25:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Lights for Life Candlelight Vigil will be held on May 1, 2012 at 7 PM at the Trinity United Church of Christ located at 30 West North Street in Waynesboro, PA. The Vigil will focus on the lives that have been touched by suicide or a suicide attempt. Music, ... http://mhaff.org/lights-for-life-candlelight-vigil-may-1-2012/ MHID Advisory Committee Task Force Report on Hearings February 27, 2012 Background At the January 12, 2012 Franklin/Fulton MH/ID Advisory Board regular meeting there was a discussion of the Franklin County Commission proposal to investigate the transition the MH/ID Administration to a nonprofit organization. During that discussion, Commission Chair David Keller, ... http://mhaff.org/mhid-advisory-committee-task-force-report-on-non-profit-hearings-february-27-2012/ Join us for the 12th annual Walk the Walk advocacy event in Chambersburg, PA! The walk begins at 10AM at the Borough Recreation Center located at 235 South Third Street in Chambersburg. Every participant gets a free T- Shirt for joining in! Over 300 enthusiastic supporters of wellness will rally ... http://mhaff.org/11th-annual-walk-the-walk-event/ BROKEN PROMISES Dismantling the Community Mental Health System and Harmful General Assistance Cuts Promise Made – Candidate Tom Corbett promised to help Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens, including individuals with mental illness and/or facing challenges of addiction. Promise Broken – Governor Tom Corbett’s budget is recommending the most significant change and cut to the ... http://mhaff.org/governors-budget-threatens-safety-net-drn-press-release/ Join us on July 19, 2012 at Norlo Park located at 3050 Lincoln Way East in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania from 9:30 AM to 2 PM for our annual picnic. Fun games, good food and an interesting program. Open to all. Free. Must register in advance. Contact us at bmunch@mhaff.org http://mhaff.org/christmas-in-july/ Health care reform is a top election issue, but the presidential candidates and their parties aren’t talking about the importance of mental health. The Whole Health Campaign is working to make mental health an integral part of any health care reform. Add your name to this petition calling on the ... http://mhaff.org/sign-the-whole-health-campaign/ May 18, 19 and 20 at the Chambersburg Mall located at 864 Chambersburg Mall Road. Participation open to family members, service recipients and service providers.  Deadline for entries is May 4, 2012 Email us at bmunch@mhaff.org for a registration packet. http://mhaff.org/annual-consumer-art-show/