Journey of Hope

Journey of Hope

You are not alone. Approximately 4,600 people in Santa Cruz County struggle with a serious psychiatric disability or mental illness. It is estimated that nationally one in four families have at least one member who has a psychiatric disability.

The purpose of the Journey of Hope is to assist families and friends in understanding and coping with such disabilities as depression, manic-depression (bi-polar), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Professionals and consumers are also encouraged to attend.

Topics Include:

	The nature of psychiatric disabilities
	Treatment of psychiatric disabilities
	Creating supportive environments
	Medication and substance abuse issues
	Coping with difficult situations
	Finding and using community resources

Spring 2004 Schedule

April 13, 20, 27

May 4, 5, 18, 25

June 1

The Journey of Hope series will be held at the Community Connection Building located at 300 Harvey West Blvd. in Santa Cruz. All classes are from 6pm - 8pm.

Pre-registration is required.

There is a $30 fee for materials. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For further information or to register please contact Kim at MHRC: 831-458-1923

or mhrc@communityconnectionsantacruz.com

Last Updated on 04/14/04 webmaster@namiscc.org

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