JANUARY 2010 SSDIC EVENTS

2010: HAPPY NEW YEAR! (scroll down for actual calendar)

NOTICE #1: NAMI MARYLAND IS HOSTING A FEW TRAININGS IN EARLY 2010; PLEASE VISIT http://md.nami.org/events/events_calendar.htm FOR THE DATES & LOCATIONS.
THEY INCLUDE :
1. NAMI CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR - application deadline Friday Jan 8 by 2 pm, call NAMI MC 301.949.5852 for application or MIRIAM 301.589.2303 X 108, 2. NAMI PEER-TO-PEER MENTOR, AND
3. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY FACILITATOR.

THESE ARE ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS W/ THE EXCEPTION OF PEER TO PEER, WHICH COMES WITH A STIPEND. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AFFILIATE (SUCH AS NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY) FOR AN APPLICATION AND THEIR SIGNATURES - KATIE SLYE GRIFFIN OR SARAH KARNEY, 301.949.5852, M - F, 10 A TO 2 P ONLY. OR, YOU MAY ALSO GET AN APPLICATION FOR ANY OF THESE FROM MIRIAM, 301.589.2303 x 108 & EMAIL MYARMOLINSKY AT SANTEGROUP DOT ORG* Application deadlines: CONTACT NAMI MC and NAMI MD! Call NAMI Montgomery for further details, or NAMI MD at (410) 884-8691 or toll free at 877-878-2371 - ask for ERICA SULLIVAN. She will probably refer you back to the affiliate, such as NAMI Montgomery County, though. *

NOTICE #2: WRAP (WELLNESS & RECOVERY ACTION PLANNING) FACILITATOR TRAINING:

This is the 3- day WRAP class that folks need to take prior to doing facilitator training. January 26 - 28th at Bon Secours. The five day will be in March 2010. Please contact CHERYL SHARP at ON OUR OWN OF MD, 1.800.704.0262; the training is for people who then will commit to undergoing the 5 day facilitator training, and then 'give back'.

Here's an email from Cheryl:

"A three day WRAP training will be held on Tuesday through Thursday January 26 - 28, 2010 at Bon Secours (spiritual center, in Marriottsville, MD) for those consumers who are interested in becoming WRAP facilitators. There is room for 40 people in this training. Eighteen (18) will be eligible for the March WRAP Facilitator Training (which is a five day training that will enable consumers to co-facilitate WRAP classes, and potentially be paid for it after the give-back period). Priority is to members of the OOOMD Wellness & Recovery Centers, though others may be able to attend the training providing there is room and they are able to pay the associated fees for the class.

Please make it clear that this training is very specific to those who are committed to becoming facilitators and to adhering to the evidenced based best practices as part of the OOOMD WRAP Outreach Project Standards of Excellence. Others are able to attend classes at the wellness and recovery centers for free throughout the state.

Cutoff for registration will be Tuesday January 19, 2010.

Contact Cheryl Sharp for any additional information.

WRAP Outreach Coordinator
On Our Own of Maryland, Inc.
410/646-0262 or 1.800 704 0262; Fax 410/646-0264; www.onourownmd.org
email cheryls AT onourownmd DOT org "

SATURDAY Jan. 2: Open 11a-5 p WRAP CLASS 5 of 5, CERTIFICATES, GRADUATION, PARTY! (11:30 a - 2:30 p) For those who missed the last class, please contact MIRIAM to make up this class so you can receive your certificate! 301.589.2303 X 108

MONDAY Jan. 4: Open 3 - 7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN L.A.c Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

Offsite, at 9 p, on TV: January 4, 5, and 6, 2010, on PBS
This Emotional Life, a three-part television series premiering January 4, 2010, tackles issues around improving social relationships; resolving negative feelings, such as depression and anxiety; and searching for greater happiness. The television series is part of a 2-year, multi-platform public education project supported by SAMHSA and developed in collaboration with Vulcan Productions, NOVA/WGBH, PBS and other organizations. The project aims to create awareness, understanding, and solutions surrounding emotional well-being. Visit www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/series

TUESDAY JAN. 5: Open 3-7 p WII FIT & KARAOKE AVAILABLE~! Deal or No Deal on the Wii Fit Part II: This Emotional Life, 9 p, PBS

WEDNESDAY JAN. 6: Open 3 -7 p RESOURCES & REFERRALS, 4:30 - 6p Part III: This Emotional Life, 9 p, PBS

THURSDAY JAN. 7: Open 3-7 p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30 p

FRIDAY JAN 8: DEADLINE TO SEND APPLICATION (before 2 pm!) to NAMI MC for CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR - call SARAH KARNEY or KATIE SLYE GRIFFIN, 301.949.5852 (SARAH is X 105). NAMI's normal hours are M - F, 10 am - 2 pm only. Please apply! this is great for your resume and valuable experience! Also, visit http://www.namimc.org/

SATURDAY JAN. 9: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 to 4:30p, a peer-run support group for people with any kind of mental health concern

SUNDAY JAN 10: TAKOMA ARTISTS' GUILD MEETING, 2 - 4p; new members welcome! 7500 MAPLE AVE., TAKOMA PARK, MD. $20 annual membership fee

MONDAY JAN. 11: Open 3-7 p SUSAN KADIS from the MD MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION's OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS and JACQUELINE PETTIS from VALUE OPTIONS WILL VISIT AFTER 3 p.

Also, EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p WITH DEE BROWN, L.A.c of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

Offsite: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will sponsor five budget forums in January to seek input from residents about the challenges facing the County in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget. These sessions are hosted by the Regional Services Center Directors and the Regional Services Center Citizens Advisory Boards and are open to residents from any part of the county. Staff from the County's Office of Management and Budget will make presentations and be available to answer questions. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input on the upcoming challenges decision makers will face.
Monday, January 11, 2010, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Upcounty Regional Services Center12900 Middlebrook Road, Meeting Room A
Germantown, Maryland

TUESDAY JAN. 12: Open 3-7 p FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS WITH SEBASTIAN, 5 -6:30p Offsite: East Regional Services Center, Briggs Chaney Dr., Silver Spring, County Budget Meeting with Isaiah Leggett et al, 7 - 8:30 p (click here to see the county budget)

WEDNESDAY JAN. 13: Open 3-7 p BINGO with BOB, 4:30p Please, if you'd like, bring your unwanted gently used items for use as bingo prizes!

THURSDAY JAN. 14: Open 3-7 p monthly W & R call 11a to 12p POETRY with JOANNE GROWNEY, 4:30 to 6:30 p

FRIDAY JAN. 15: Hoarding Task Force 10:30 a - 12p, in Gaithersburg

SATURDAY JAN. 16: Open 12 -6p NEW: SING-ALONG WITH ANDY GOLDENSON, 3 to 5 p. Join ANDY and his "statewide tour" of wellness & recovery centers. Andy started his 'day job' at On Our Own of Montgomery as a staff, then transitioned to On Our Own of MD working with a state hospital, and still currently works in the mental health field. He will have keyboard, amp, mike and vocals; please join in. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP if you can, 301.589.2303 X 108. (Andy played at On Our Own of Montgomery County on Sat Jan 2nd) Small donations are encouraged but not required to help Andy in his new venture!

MONDAY JAN. 18: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p w/ DEE BROWN, L.A.c. of KENSINGTON ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATES. Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

TUESDAY JAN. 19: Open 3 -7 p PIZZA & MBRSHIP MTG, 4:30p; $1 – 2 donation appreciated; if coming in a group, or have never been here before, please RSVP! 301.589.2303 X 108

WEDNESDAY JAN. 20: Open 3-7 p OFFSITE: ACTION ANNAPOLIS, starting early morning, OFFSITE. Contact Miriam 301.589.2303 X 108 if you want to arrange carpool. Will have training from On Our Own of MD (OOOMD) and Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC)

THURSDAY JAN. 21: Open 3-7 p ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS' CHOICE Director out at: OFFSITE: MARYLAND QUIT CONFERENCE 4th Annual Best Practices Conference, 8:45am to 3:30pm Location: Turf Valley Resort FREE Registration, sign up through the link!

FRIDAY JAN. 22: OFFSITE: NAMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S PEER-TO-PEER REUNION AT TASTEE DINER IN SILVER SPRING, 6:30 P. (8601 Cameron St.) If you've ever taken a PEER-TO-PEER CLASS through NAMI MC (they've been held since 2004), you are more than welcome to come to this reunion! Please RSVP to SARAH KARNEY, 301.949.5852 X 105 and you can also email P2P AT NAMIMC DOT ORG You will need to pay for your own meal, but the prices are fairly reasonable (see the menu online)

SATURDAY JAN. 23: Open 12-5 p NAMI CONNECTION, 3 to 4:30p a peer-run support group for people with any kind of mental health concern

MONDAY JAN. 25: Open 3-7 p EAR ACUPUNCTURE, 4 to 5:30 p WITH DEE BROWN, L.A.c Please arrive by 4 - 4:30p in order to get the full 40 minutes of stress reduction auricular acupuncture. If this is your first time, you will sign two waivers; also, if you've not become an SSDIC member, we require membership after two sessions (membership is free; your membership ensures our continued funding)

TUESDAY JAN. 26: Open 3-7 p FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS WITH SEBASTIAN, 5 – 6:30p WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY - HE WILL PROBABLY BE AVAILABLE THURSDAYS instead of Tuesdays

WEDNESDAY JAN. 27: Open 3-7 p BINGO WITH BOB, 4:30p Please, if you'd like, bring your unwanted gently used items for use as bingo prizes!

THURSDAY JAN. 28: Open 3-7 p JANUARY BIRTHDAYS, 4:30p

SATURDAY JAN. 30: CLOSED DUE TO SNOWSTORM -

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) MAKEUP for those who missed the last class on Sat Jan 2 IS RESCHEDULED FOR SAT FEB 6, 2 to 4 pm We will cover the 2nd half of Crisis Planning, lightly go over Advance Directives in Psychiatric Care, and go through Post-Crisis Planning. Certificates will be awarded as well.

ATTENTION: Here's a legitimate way for people to earn $100 by interviewing if they qualify:

MENTAL HEALTH STUDY (Shugoll Research) They are conducting a study with
- people who help care for someone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (taking care of folks 18 - 25 only)
- or WOMEN between the ages of 25 and 45 who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- or PARENTS of people with bipolar disorder (for a 12 noon focus group for Jan 14, 2010 only)

Please note - referrals of people that you may know that suffer from this condition or care for someone who does, are very much appreciated. If you know of someone who you think may be interested, please pass along this information to them. Please use MIRIAM YARMOLINSKY's name as a referral when contacting Shugoll Research. (the $ that is garnered from referral fees will go into Silver Spring Drop-In Center programming supplies!)

If you this describes you, please call Shugoll Research's office at 301-215-7248 and ask for Joyce at ext. 305 or Rachel at ext. 302 to be pre-screened by telephone to see if you may qualify. (these are interviews only!)
They are conducting individual interviews and focus groups with patients and caregivers at our offices in Bethesda on January 13 and 14, 2010.
If you qualify, and participate, you will receive a gift of $100 for your time and participation in the final interview. You must be pre-screened by telephone, and qualified to participate in the final interview to receive the honorarium.
Thank you for your assistance! http://www.shugollresearch.com/
Shugoll Research , 7475 Wisconsin Ave , STE 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814