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health needs community support. AMH works to elevate awareness of mental health through special events and activities. Some projects are one-time only and are sponsored by the COFAMH – the Coalition for the Advancement of Mental Health —a collaboration among many mental health groups such as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-North Country, Voices of the Heart, Liberty House and the Behavioral Health of the Glens Falls Hospital. Other activities are scheduled annually to raise funds for existing programs in addition to awareness. Building the best event requires corporate partnerships. Through annual underwriting companies and AMH can plan more efficiently and effectively. Continuity of support enhances community awareness and connection to mental health activities …….and the companies who support them. AMH Web Page- Join us here on the internet. Our site was designed and is managed by an outside agency and includes information about us and others in our community who care about mental health. Information is changed monthly to encourage regular visits. Links to your site will be provided plus other benefits. Quarterly Television Specials- In the past, AMH has addressed important mental health topics on our local station, TV8. Television shows are 60 to 90 minutes and are broadcast four times in a ten day period. The most recent 90-minute show, “Mental Illness—Bringing it into the Light—A Discussion on Stigma”, was moderated by Assemblywoman Elizabeth Little and was a mix of videotapes and in-studio guests. AMH
Annual Dinner- Held during Mental Health Month in May, this
event is attended by AMH staff, clients, members and mental health
professionals. It features speakers, award presentations to people
and businesses within and outside of the field who have positively
influenced mental health and a silent art auction with art and
photography created by East Side Center. COFAMH - the Coalition for the Advancement of Mental Health- This coalition creates educational projects which will help minimize the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Past projects included a public forum and 90 minute television specials, distribution of lesson plans, “Breaking the Silence: Teaching the Next Generation About Mental Health”, Get Psyched Teachers and Teens newsletters. Current projects include “Get Psyched” Bi-Annual Field Trip for High School Students”, Under the Image: Real Voices. Real People – an audio CD project with Teachers Discussion Guide, Student Workbook, 20-minute CD and Poster, and a bi-annual mental health insert in The Post-Star. CLICK
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