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January 2019 – February 2019NEWSLETTER: January/February 2019Thank you to out-going board president, EdnaEinhorn, for seven years of leadership. Ednaremains a member of the board and NAMIWalksecember, 2014/January, 2015Manager.Please welcome Allen Giese as the new boardpresident. We will hear more from Allen in ournext issue of the Newsletter.New Governor, Legislature prepare for SessionWith a new governor and a legislative season getting underway soon in Tallahassee, NAMIBroward will anxiously be watching and weighing in on mental health legislation in the comingweeks. The 2019 session of the Florida Legislature starts March 5, but committee meetingshave already started and bills regarding mental health are being filed.One bill filed by our local lawmaker Sen. Lauren Book (D-Plantation) would require publicschools to have panic buttons linked to law enforcement agencies that are first responders.According to Senate Bill 174, the panic buttons would be used for a non-fire evacuation,lockdown or active shooter situation.The bill would be named “Alyssa’s Law,” after Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old student who wasone of the 17 people killed during the attack at the high school.Congratulations to Sen. Book for her new appointment as chair of the Senate Children,Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, which oversees mental health policy bills.We look forward to seeing what Gov. Rick DeSantis, who took office, will do for mental health.On Jan. 2, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission issued anearly 500-page report on the tragedy there, along with a handful of recommendations formental health in schools. You can read the full report here. We understand that the commissionwill continue its work, especially in the area of mental health.Alisa LaPolt,Mental Health Advocatealisa@alisalapolt.comPage 1 of 8NAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907www.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February 2019UPCOMING EVENTSIN THIS ISSUEMental Health Education & News p.1NAMI Board of Directors p.2Upcoming Events .p.2January/February Calendar .p.3Food For Thought . .p.4Calling all Volunteers p.4Friday Night Socials . p.5Lord & Taylor Charity Days p.5Support Groups .p.6NAMI Broward Contact p.7JanuaryFamily-To-FamilyNAMI Broward County freeweeks’ educational classJanuary 9th, 6:30-9:00 PMKeiser, Registration is requiredPeer-To-PeerNAMI Broward County free 10weeks educational class for anyperson living with a mental illnessJanuary 22nd, 3:00-5:00 PMNAMIOffice,RegistrationisrequiredResources .p.7Crisis Information . .p.7Quote of the Month . . p.7NAMI Broward Mission p.8Membership .p.8NAMI BROWARDBOARD OF DIRECTORSAllen Giese, PresidentAlyce Meaton, Vice PresidentBlanca Bichara, CPA, TreasurerJo Ann Marianne, SecretaryEdna Einhorn,Illene Greenberg, J.D.Rhoda Sokoloff,Brenda OkynEsq.Benjamin McAfeeJose Rey, PhDGwen HenryBonnie SegalPeter Schoenthal, Esq.Community Outreach8th Annual Unity in the CommunityPompano BeachJanuary 26th, 11 AMFebruarySpeaker MeetingSegal Institute Clinical TrialsFebruary 13thSilver Impact-7:00 PMFriday Night SocialsTree Tops ParkFebruary 15th, 7:00-9:30 PMLaughter YogaFebruary 19th, 7 pmSilver Impact CenterHealthcare Businesswomen’sAssociationFebruary 21th, 6 pmTower Club in Ft. LauderdaleSandra Cumper, MS MHCExecutive DirectorPage 2 of 812NAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907www.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February l’s 4pmFPSC 12pm14 ConnectionRebel’s 4pmFPSC 12pm, FSG7pmImperialPoint1320Lord & TaylorCharity DaysBoca Rotan212728ConnectionRebel’s 4pmFoot Print closeConnectionRebel’s 4pmFoot Print 12pm,FSG7pmImperial , 4pm8ConnectionMHA, 4pm2345910111215ConnectionMHA, 4pm1617F2Fclass HolidayVolunteer6:30pm18Lord & TaylorCharity DaysBoca Rotan19Lord & TaylorCharity DaysBoca Rotan22ConnectionMHA, 4pm2324F2Fclass6:30pmP2P Class 2-5pm3031F2Fclass6:30pmP2P Class 2-5pm2526CommunityOutreach29ConnectionMHA, 4pmF2F class 6:30pmSpeaker Meeting7 pmParty 5:30 aySaturday12934ConnectionRebel’s 4pmFoot Print 12pm5 ConnectionMHA, 4pm6F2Fclass6:30pmP2P Class 2-5 pm78101112ConnectionMHA, 4pm131418 Connection19 Connection2021Rebel’s 4pmFoot Print 12pmMHA, 4pmLaughing YogaSilver Impact 7pmF2F class6:30pmP2P Class 2-5 pm1516Friday NightSocial, 7-9:30pm-Tree TopPark222325 Connection26ConnectionMHA, 4pm2728ConnectionRebel’s 4pmFoot Print 12pm,FSG7pmImperial Point1724Rebel’s 4pmFoot Print 12pm,FSG7pmImperial PointPage 3 of 8F2F class 6:30pmP2P Class 2-5 pmSpeaker MeetingSilver Impact7pm- Segal TrialsF2F class 6:30pmP2P Class 2-5 pmNAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907www.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February 2019To all NAMI Broward Members:How to Make New Housing & Hospitals Available for Mentally IllGreat news:The federal government just made it easier for your state to expandhousing and hospitalization options for the seriously mentally ill. Wehave to act fast. The federal government just made it easier for yournew policy allows states to use Medicaid money to pay for somehospitalization and housing previously prohibited.However, in order to use Medicaid to expand housing and hospitalsin your state, the state Medicaid Director has to apply for a waiver.We urge you to send letters to our Florida Medicaid Directorrequesting that she apply for the waiver. Please include a briefpersonal story, especially if you have experienced not being able toget a residential treatment bed for your loved one or for yourself.Your letter can look something like this:To: Mary Mayhew, Deputy Secretary for Florida MedicaidFrom: Insert your complete name, address, phone, and email DateSubject: Please Apply for Waiver to use Medicaid funds for IMDsAs the mother/father/brother, etc. of someone with seriousmental illness, I am writing to urge you to apply for a Medicaidwaiver that would entitle our state to use Medicaid funds for housingand hospitalization for persons with serious mental illness. HHS Sec.Azar announced the availability of waivers to Medicaid’s Institutesfor Mental Disease (IMD) Exclusion on November 13 and the Centersfor Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) published formal guidancein letter SMD # 18-011 that is availableat wnloads/smd18011.pdfBy accessing federal Medicaid funds, our state can lower the statecost of hospitalization and ensure that more seriously mentally illwho need access to hospitalization and housing receive it. This willhelp lower rates of homelessness, arrest, incarceration and suicideamong people with serious mental illness.Thank you for your attention to this.NAMI Broward need your help!Call for VolunteersAs NAMI Broward expand our programs andgroups; we are looking for dedicated people tobecome program leaders of our programsFamily to Family, Peer to Peer, In Our OwnVoice, Basics, Ending The Silence, Hope Group,Connection, Family Support Group, andFaithNet.Here are a few ways you can help: If you have a background in mentalhealth and can volunteer one or twoevenings a month we are looking forsupport group leaders.If you have an interest in legislativeadvocacy, help us reach out to thegovernment.If you are interested, reaching out toschools and talking about mental illnessjoin our Ending the Silence program. Ifyou are under 35 years of age andrecovering from mental illness and areable to talk about your experiences(after training) to high school students,you would be a candidate for thisprogram.For more information, contact NAMI BrowardCounty at NAMIBroward@gmail.comOrCall 954-316-9907 Sign Your Name Insert your complete contact info Mail your letter to:Mary MayhewDeputy Secretary for MedicaidFlorida Agency for Health Care Administration2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 8Tallahassee, FL 32308(850) 412-4006For more information, see:Page 4 of 8NAMI Broward County (954) t-you-can-do/endimd-exclusionwww.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February 2019-Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association –-Miami Chapter will be hosting a panel discussion on –End the Silence - Starting to Understand Mental Illness.On Thursday, February 21 6:00 pm at the Tower Club in Ft. Lauderdale.Featuring-- Dr. Victoria Sanjuro, Senior Medical Liason, Lundbeck pharmaceuticals-- Sandra Cumper. MS Executive Director National Affiliate of Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County-- Judge Ginger Lerner Wren - Broward County Misdemeanor Mental Health CourtPage 5 of 8NAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907www.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February 2019NAMI SUPPORT GROUPNAMI Signature ProgramsConnections Support GroupEnding the SilenceNAMI CONNECTION PEER RECOVERYSUPPORT GROUPSFaithNetFamily to FamilyRebel’s Drop-in CenterFamilia a Familia3400 N. 29th Ave.Family Support GroupHollywood FL, 33020HOPE young AdultEvery Monday 4:00 p.m.In Our Own VoiceNAMI Smarts for AdvocacyMental Health Association (MHA)Peer to Peer7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,Other Programs.Lauderhill, FL 33313Mental Health First AidEvery Tuesday 4:00 p.m.Guardian Advocate TrainingFoot Print to Success ClubhouseNAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS3521 West Broward Blvd.Correct Care Recovery SolutionsFort Lauderdale, FL 33312800 E. Cypress DriveEvery Monday 12:00 p.m.Pembroke Pines, FL 330253rd Saturday 10:00 a.m.Broward Health, Imperial Point6401 N. Federal HighwayFort Lauderdale, FL 333082nd and 4th Monday 7:30 p.m.Page 6 of 8NAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907www.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February 2019Ouote of the MonthNEED RESOURCESWhen you are looking for support, finding resources,or want to develop a crisis contingency plan, you cancall NAMI Broward’s office at 954-316-9907 or visitwww.namibroward.orgIN A CRISISMobile Crisis Team Numbers:Mobile Crisis will go out into thecommunity/home and assess the situation. Theymay recommend community resources or, if theyfeel that there is a danger to self or others, theymay determine that the individual needs to beBaker Acted, if that is the case, they will call thepolice to transport the individual to the closestBaker Act receiving hospital."I want to see mental health become aglobal priority." -@ladygagaCrisis Stabilization Unit (CSU):2677 NW 19th Street, FT. Lauderdale, FL 33311954-739-8066, 954-463-0911Calling 911:If you find that the situation has escalated to apoint of crisis, call 911, describe your situation andask for a CIT trained officer. Crisis InterventionTrained is a week-long training developednationally by NAMI and the police to improveresponses to people in crisis. Many local officershave participated in this training.Find Help in a Crisis:text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National SuicidePrevention Lifeline1-800-273-talk (8255)Page 7 of 8NAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907Follow IBrowardLinkedINNAMI Broward CountyCONTACT USNAMI Broward County4161 NW 5th Street Suite 203Plantation, FL rd.orgwww.namibroward.org
January 2019 – February 2019Become a member of NAMI Broward County. A year’s membership is only 35 and includes NAMI National’smagazine “The Advocate,” access to members only section on National’s website and membership in NAMIBroward, NAMI Florida & NAMI National. Membership Form:Cut and mail to NAMI Broward County, 4161 NW 5th St, Suite 203. Plantation, FL 33317Individual: 40Family: 60Corporate: 200Donation:Open Door (financial need): 5Name:Address:City State: Zip:Email:Page 8 of 8Phone:NAMI Broward County (954) 316-9907www.namibroward.org
Jan 01, 2019 · Mental Health Association (MHA) 7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313 Every Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Foot Print to Success Clubhouse 3521 West Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Every Monday 12:00 p.m. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS Correct Care Recovery Solutions 800 E. Cypre
