The Colorado Division of Behavioral Health, Janet Wood, Colorado NASMHPD Commissioner, the National Association of Statewide Mental Health Program Directors, Behavioral HealthCare, Inc and RISE University are very proud to present a day with world-renowned peer artist, consumer movement founder and trauma informed expert, Gayle Bluebird! Gayle will be presenting her highly interactive presentation, Healing Through the Arts, in the morning and then we will all participate in the national peer art project, Pillows of Unrest- our heads rest on our pillows all night- what would they say if they could speak? We will have pillowcases and tons of art supplies for all the participants, and our pillowcases will join hundreds around the nation on electronic display. This is a peer-only event, and is free and open to all in Colorado. Reduced-rated lodging is available for those who may need it. Consumer art groups in particular are invited to attend. Encourage people to register early, as this event will fill up fast!

Healing Through the Arts & The Pillows of Unrest with Gayle Bluebird
March 10, 2010, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM

The Rainbow Center
2160 E. 88th Avenue
Thornton, Colorado 80229
Call 720.490.4455 and follow the prompts to register. Registration is required for this event.

Save the Date: Friday, January 15th, 2010, from 11:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. Eastern Time.

Topic: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth and Mental Health

We are very pleased to have special guest, Dave Reynolds, M.P.H., C.P.H., Advocacy and Education Manager, The Trevor Project, Senior Staff Attorney, on our January Children’s Conference Call with Dr. Ken Duckworth to discuss Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth and Mental Health. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

Friday children’s conference calls with Dr. Ken Duckworth take place on the third Friday of every month. The calls are toll free and are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. E.T. To access the toll-free call, please dial 1-888-858-6021; access number 309918#. We hope that you will join us!

NAMI-CS has been chosen to participate in an exciting new philanthropic opportunity powered by the Colorado Springs Independent and nearly two dozen local organizations. The campaign starts Sunday, November 1 and is a good way for you to receive some wonderful prizes when you donate to us!

Some of the local businesses that have joined in this effort are the Bristol Brewing Company, the Cliff House Inn, the Old Town Bike Shop, Poor Richards Restaurant and Book Store, Big Fish Marketing, Luce Research, Wisdom Works, CoPilot Creative, the Indie Spirit Film Festival and many more!

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