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Watch the July Road to Recovery Program: Ready, Willing, and Able To Work: Employment for People in Recovery

Employment, Latest News / The CAFE TA Center

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 […]

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Peer Leadership Presentation

A Focus on Charitable Giving

Focus newsletter, Latest News, Organizational Development / Jeremy Countryman

In the newest edition of its Focus newsletter, The CAFE TA Center continues its series on funding for consumer run organizations. This time, we examine charitable giving. Charitable giving is relatively familiar to most people, as many of us have been asked to donate money to support some cause or organization. But how does it

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Supporting Consumer Participation in Conferences

Latest News, Organizational Development / The CAFE TA Center

Every year, there are a wide variety of conferences, trainings and learning opportunities related to mental health, substance abuse, peer networks, trauma informed care, and other important behavioral health topics. These events typically invite the participation of consumers of behavioral health services, but unfortunately, there are some genuine barriers that can make it difficult for

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Alternatives 2012 Website Now Online

Latest News, Webinars / The CAFE TA Center

The official website for the Alternatives 2012 Conference is now online! You can view it at www.alternatives2012.info. Alternatives is the nation’s leading national conference by and for individuals with behavioral health needs. This year marks the 26th Alternatives, making it the longest running national mental health conference organized by and for mental health consumers/survivors. This

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Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Mental Health Needs

Disaster Preparedness, Latest News / The CAFE TA Center

The CAFE TA Center has just published a new resource to help individuals with mental illnesses be prepared to take care of themselves in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. Disasters can be extremely disruptive, challenging and trauma-inducing for anyone. For those with mental health needs, losing access to services and supports can

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Bridging the Gap: Reaching Out to Emerging Adults

Latest News, Webinars, Youth and Emerging Adults / The CAFE TA Center

The CAFE TA Center is pleased to announce the release of its latest on-demand online training, Bridging the Gap: Reaching Out to Emerging Adults. This training examines the obstacles that must be overcome as individuals with behavioral health needs transition from systems of care created for children, to those created for adults. It also explores

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Check Out Disaster Planning for Consumers of Mental Health Services

Disaster Preparedness, Latest News, Webinars / The CAFE TA Center

The CAFE TA Center is pleased to present its newest online training, Disaster Planning for Consumers of Mental Health Services. Everyone needs to be prepared for potential disasters, and have a plan in place so they are ready to react. For individuals with mental health needs, it is especially important to be ready for any

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