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The STAR Center provides Support,
Technical Assistance and Resources
to assist consumer-operated and consumer-helper programs in meeting the
needs of under-served populations.
In pursuit of this mission we offer a broad array of technical assistance to consumer operated and peer run programs, leadership trainings, national teleconferences, consumer scholarships-for attendance to the annual Alternatives Conference.
The STAR Center is funded by a grant from the Center for Mental Health
Services, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
Please visit our partner TA Centers:
- National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center at Mental Health America
- National Empowerment Center
- National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
With grateful acknowledgment to the federal Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS).
CMHS was established under the 1992 ADAMHA Reorganization Act, Public Law 102-321, which mandates CMHS' leadership role in delivering mental health services, generating and applying new knowledge, and establishing national mental health policy. CMHS is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (opens in new window), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (opens in new window).
Upcoming Events:
National Association of Peer Specialists Annual Conference
“Setting Sails in Windy Weather”
August 23-25, 2010
Lombard, IL
Leadership Academy to Address Disparities in Mental Health Care
Georgetown University, in collaboration with the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and AFYA, Inc. is convening a “Leadership Academy to Address Disparities in Mental Health Care.”
Designed for individuals who are actively engaged in mental health care policy, practice, research, and advocacy throughout the life cycle and who are invested in developing their leadership role to address disparities in mental health care.
August 30 - September 2, 2010
Santa Fe, NM
"Promoting Wellness Through Social Justice"
"Promoviendo Bienestar por medio de Justicia Social"
National mental health conference organized by and for mental health consumers and survivors
September 29 - October 3, 2010
Anaheim, CA
Caucus Sessions:
Each year Alternatives provides a forum for networking and discussing important issues with peers from around the country.
Caucus sessions will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
To apply for a caucus session, complete a caucus application here.
SPACE IS LIMITED - SIGN UP EARLY!!
Addressing Imbalances: Promoting Equity in Mental Health
November 17 - 19, 2010
Washington, DC
Recent News:
New Regulations Give Patients Right To Appeal Health Plan Decisions; New Grants Program Strengthens State and Territory Consumer Assistance Programs
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of federal legislation that opened up services and employment opportunities to millions of Americans with disabilities, the National Disability Institute (NDI) launched the Defining the New American Dream video contest.
Join us for an enriching conversation about how spiritual practices support well-being.
Many consumers and family members identify spirituality as an important source of wellness, resiliency, and recovery. The leading edge of healthcare nationwide is “integrated medicine” that addresses the body, mind, and spirit. Yet spirituality is largely an untapped resource in the public mental health field.
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET
Employment and Training Administration Launches Web-Based Grant Application Toolkit
ETA has launched a Web-based toolkit on applying for competitive grants. The toolkit is an online suite of resources designed to help prospective grant applicants – in particular, smaller entities such as community-based and faith-based groups, as well as organizations that have not previously applied for Federal funding – understand the process for applying for ETA competitive grants and develop high-quality grant applications.
In 2008 the US House of Representatives proclaimed July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
To learn more, please click here.
The Gardens at Saint Elizabeth’s:
A National Memorial of Recovered Dignity
The Gardens at Saint Elizabeth’s is a national memorial to remember once forgotten psychiatric patients. In addition to remembrance, it will also be a place of recovery offering dignity and hope to anyone living with mental illness.
Within this web site you can find out about the plans for a National Memorial, its history, a traveling exhibit, and how you can help.
Technical assistance requests
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STAR Center Newsletter
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Diversity, Wellness and Community: Talking with STAR Center Consultants
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Upcoming Events
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Recovery and Wellness Toolbox
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Communities Corner: National Resources and Information
Find resources by community:
Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders
Native Americans Alaskan Natives
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning & Intersex
Coming soon:
Youth and Students
Veterans
Older Americans
Links to resources in languages
other than English.
Many of us are facing difficult times. Financially. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. For some, spiritually, too—for some, attitudinally. How can we remain centered in our strength when so much seems to be going wrong?
Please join us in a conversation focused on recovery and wellness to strengthen each other during very difficult times and to rekindle each other’s experience of hope.
Date: July 8, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm ET
Studies have shown that older Hispanic adults and youth are especially vulnerable to the stresses of immigration and acculturation. Many older Hispanic Americans find the strain of acculturation overwhelming. Traditional values and beliefs for these individuals are often at odds with new cultural experiences; a stress often intensified by lack family support and language barriers.
Date: June 24, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm ET
Long before the rise of the patriarchal structures of power there were 10 roles in indigenous or native societies. In his book, Coming Out Spiritually, Christian de la Huerta identifies ten spiritual roles that the GLBTQI community has assumed throughout the course of history: catalytic transformers, outsiders, consciousness scouts, sacred clowns, keepers of beauty, caregivers, mediators, shamans and priests, the Divine androgyne and gatekeepers.
Date: June 17, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm ET
To hear recordings of past/recent STAR Center Teleconference calls, please visit our Past Events page.
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