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Upcoming Events.....

SAVE THE DATE!

LEADERSHIP RETREAT

WHO:        Directors of Family Support in the Western Region, Family Support Providers, and Family members receiving Family Support who demonstrate leadership potential.  There are only 30 slots available. First come, first serve!                        

WHEN:     SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

                   TIME: TBD

WHERE:  TBD

WHAT:    We welcome our featured presenter Dr. Judith Larkin, Professor and Researcher in the Psychology Department of Canisius College. http://www.canisius.edu/canpsych/larkin.asp

Details about RSVP-ing will follow. Please check back...

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>RALLY FOR FAMILY SUPPORT on October 18th

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>Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

  May 4-10, 2008

>Green Ribbon Day / Children's Depression Awareness Day / Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

Awareness Tool Kit

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Meetings Around the State

>Family Resource Network

     Tioga County - 1st Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm at Tioga Opportunities, Inc., 9 Sheldon Drive, Oswego, NY

     Tompkins County - 4th Wednesday of each month from 6pm-8pm at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY

For more information on the above listed meetings in Tioga or Tompkins Counties, please contact:

Sally Colletti

Owner Advocate for Autism   http://www.advocateforautism.com Family Resource Network

(607)-754-9694

>New York State Office of Mental Health

  5.07 Plan / Children's Mental Health Plan

  May 27, 2008 - Batavia, NY

  Please visit the OMH website for more information about the location,   times, and other dates scheduled

  It is encouraged that all advocates and families attend this meeting to add their voice on Children's Services.

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2007 Events:

Annual Conference: October 13, 2007

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The Coalition Retreat was a success!

Thank you to all that attended. We would especially like to thank Alisa Parlette, Mary Ann Long and Nancy Weil.
~Your efforts made this an enjoyable day for all!~

~Please check back for updates~