The CAFE TA Center is pleased to present its newest online training, Re-Organizing the Organization. Many organizations start out with a strong mission, a core of committed leaders, and genuine enthusiasm for making a tangible difference in the lives of the people it serves. It can be a real challenge to get an organization up […]
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Labels are a part of life. They allow us to organize the world and understand our experience in basic ways. Unfortunately, for people with mental health needs, the human mind’s tendency to sort information and make decisions based on labels can present a real problem. The labels attached to them too often promote stigma, and
When it initially emerged in the 1990’s, the concept of supported education was heralded as a promising practice that could help people with psychiatric disabilities return to school by providing the right support. Two decades later, the idea of supported education continues to grow in popularity, and many colleges and universities have entire programs tasked
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With so much going on in healthcare, it can be difficult to keep track of all the pieces. To help sort things out, The CAFE TA Center has developed its newest Focus newsletter to examine one of the biggest changes to healthcare on the horizon: Medicaid expansion. Right now, states are deciding whether or not
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For decades now, consumer organizations and the larger consumer movement have been advocating for the rights of individuals with mental health needs. Many strong advocates have worked to end stigma, increase opportunities to live and work in the community, and put individuals with mental illnesses in control of their own care. At the same time,
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As people all over the country return to their educations, it seems an appropriate time to ask what place there might be for individuals with behavioral health challenges in the world of post-secondary education. Getting an education has never been more important to having a successful career, and education can also be an important component
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The latest edition of The CAFE TA Center’s Focus newsletter examines the roles that consumer organizations can play in shaping the behavioral health workforce. Organizations have a multitude of opportunities to participate in and influence workforce development within the public and private mental health arenas. As the Affordable Care Act is rolled out, organizations will
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Now that the suspense is over, and we know that the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time for mental health consumer to start educating themselves about the impact of this landmark legislation. There are plenty of opinions about the ACA coming from pundits and politicians, but where are the facts? What
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Registration for the Alternatives 2012 Conference is now available! To register, simply visit the Alternatives website where you can complete an online registration, or download a registration form to complete off-line. Alternatives is the nation’s premier peer and consumer centered conference for individuals with behavioral health needs. The theme of Alternatives 2012 is “Honoring Our
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For individuals in recovery from mental or substance use disorders, employment is often an essential part of the recovery process. Employment increases a person’s self-worth, stabilizes living circumstances, and facilitates integration with the community. Being unemployed is associated with increased rates of mental disorders and with higher rates of substance use disorders and relapse. In
