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Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative Resource Kit
01/09/2007 | Requests *Summary
Certainly, stigma is one of the more formidable obstacles to a transformed mental health system. This resource kit is intended to raise awareness of mental health and help counter the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental illnesses. Users are invited to use the kit with event planning, partnership development, outreach to schools and businesses, mental health resources, marketing to the general public, and grassroots outreach.
Author
Available Files
- Workbook Off-site link (108 pages)
Keywords
Elimination of Barriers Initiative; EBI; National Anti Stigma Campaign; NASC; partnerships; mobilized volunteers; on-the-ground activities; stigma reduction initiative; tip sheet; May Is Mental Health Month; Media Event; Pitch Letter; PSA; Voice Awards; Mental Health Information
Topic
Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
Type/Tool
Checklists, Manuals, Marketing materials, Workbooks
Source
SAMHSA
State
California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, All States/Territories
Date Created
01/09/2007
Contact
Shannon Flanagan
Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma
ADS Center
sflanagan@mhasp.org
Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma
ADS Center
sflanagan@mhasp.org
Short URL
Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.
* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
Options
HCBS / Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative / (http://www.hcbs.org)