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Listening To Us on Long Island A Conference by Consumers for Staff March 7, 2002 at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Rehabilitation Center (Building 102) Auditorium This conference is sponsored by: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Patricia Deegan Ph.D. Drawing on her personal experience of recovery as well as her interviews with people who have recovered, Dr. Deegan will talk about some of the major themes and principles of the recovery process including worldwide empirical data that demonstrate people can and do recover from major mental illnesses; suggestions for systems change and ways for staff to support the recovery process. There will be plenty of time for discussion. The afternoon session will include speakers on Barriers to Recovery and Collaboration and Cooperation. Registration fee is $ 15.00 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For registration forms or information, please contact Consumer Link at 516-489-0100 x113 or 115 or Nancy Rodman at 631-761-3808. This "Mental Health E-News" posting is a service of the New York Ass'n of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, a statewide coalition of people who use and/or provide community mental health services dedicated to improving services and social conditions for people with psychiatric disabilities by promoting their recovery, rehabilitation and rights. To join our list, e-mail us your request and, where appropriate, the name of your organization to NYAPRS@aol.com. |
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