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Pathways to Promise Faith-Based National Summit

Pathways to Promise Faith-Based National Summit. Michael Fitzpatrick, MSW NAMI September 30, 2009. Grading the States 2009: Overall State Grades. GTS 2009 – Key Findings. Overall picture remains quite dismal.

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Pathways to Promise Faith-Based National Summit

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  1. Pathways to Promise Faith-Based National Summit Michael Fitzpatrick, MSW NAMI September 30, 2009

  2. Grading the States 2009: OverallState Grades

  3. GTS 2009 – Key Findings Overall picture remains quite dismal. • Evidenced based practices and other promising practices are unavailable in many parts of the country • Data collection and outcomes measurement is extremely poor • Fragmentation of services remains a significant problem, with poor coordination across systems. • Inpatient beds and crisis stabilization services are lacking in virtually every state. • Critical workforce shortages exist, with few plans for addressing them. • Financing decisions are frequently “penny-wise and pound foolish.” • States are still not focusing on enhancing wellness and survival. • Cultural competence and consumer/family involvement are slow to develop • States are ill-equipped to withstand further cuts in funding!

  4. 48 States Face Budget Shortfalls(Includes states with shortfalls in FY2010) State facing budget shortfall No budget shortfall expected Map from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: McNichol, E., & Lav, I.J. (2009). State Budget Troubles Worsen.

  5. SMHA Budget Cuts: Fiscal Year 2010As of June 2009 Cuts 10% to 33% (10) Cuts less than 10% (18) No Cuts (5) Level of cuts unknown (13)

  6. How Bad will it Get?Total state budget shortfall in each fiscal year, in billions Figure from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: McNichol, E., & Lav, I.J. (2009). State Budget Troubles Worsen.

  7. SMHA Responses to Cuts in Overall SMHA BudgetSpring 2009 (Percentage of States with Cuts)

  8. State Budgets: the Overall Picture According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (June 29, 2008): • Cumulative state budget gaps are expected to exceed $350 billion for the period of FY2009 – FY2011. • 48 States are facing shortfalls in FY2010 totaling $166 billion. • At least 29 states expect total gaps of $38 billion alone in 2011. • The current recession has a greater impact on state budgets than the previous recession due to high unemployment and lack of revenue from property and income taxes.

  9. NAMI Priorities 2010 • Penetration of our education programs (Web based and use of alternative formats) • Cultural competency and diversity • Standards of Excellence implementation • Policy challenges (healthcare reform, parity regulations, criminalization, and economy) • Web site

  10. NAMI Priorities Visibility Visibility Visibility (acceptance of mental illness in popular culture)

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  12. Priorities • Returning soldiers and veterans • Children and Young Families • Wellness, smoking and integration of health and mental health • Faith communities

  13. FaithNet • NAMI FaithNet is an information resource for NAMI members, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions working together to create welcoming and supportive faith communities for individuals and families living with mental illness. • NAMI FaithNet provides a wide variety of resources, including an e-newsletter, articles, referrals, handouts and other Web pages at www.nami.org/faithnet.

  14. FaithNet • NAMI FaithNet is a “virtual” network composed of members and friends of NAMI. • The NAMI FaithNet newsletter currently has over 12,000 subscribers; Over 3,500 Web visitors engage with NAMI FaithNet’s Web site each quarter.

  15. FaithNet NAMI FaithNet was established for the purposes of: • facilitating the development within the Faith Community of a non-threatening, supportive environment for those with serious mental illness and their families, • pointing out the value of one’s spirituality in the recovery process from mental illness and the need for spiritual strength for those who are caretakers, • educating clergy and congregations concerning the biologic basis and characteristics of mental illness, and • encouraging advocacy of the Faith Community to bring about hope and help for all who are affected by mental illness.

  16. FaithNet Advisory Group • NAMI FaithNet is not a religious network but rather an outreach to all religious organizations. • The activities of NAMI FaithNet are guided by the participation of a dedicated Advisory Group: • Carole Wills, Indiana, CHAIR • Gunnar and Susan Christiansen, California • Yolanda Alvarado, Texas • Susan Gregg-Schroeder, California • Margaret Ann Holt, Virginia • Craig Rennebohm, Washington

  17. FaithNet Accomplishments • NAMI FaithNet accomplishments over the past year include: • Creation of a mission and guidelines; a branded image • Improvement the format of the NFN Web site and e-newsletter • Establishing a monthly NAMI.org column on faith and mental illness • Creating and promoting a marketing brochure to assist with outreach to faith community leaders • Organizing and presenting workshops at NAMI’s Annual Convention. One involved an interfaith panel featuring a Rabbi, Muslim Cleric, and Christian minister. • The development and distribution of a survey to create a baseline of NAMI affiliate activity (over 100 responses from NAMI’s affiliate network thus far)

  18. FaithNet in 2010 In the coming year, the NFN will work to help unify and strengthen the NAMI volunteers across the country engaged in faith outreach.

  19. Sharing Hope: Understanding Mental Health Sharing Hope: Understanding Mental Health is a toolkit based outreach and education initiative designed to decrease mental health stigma in the African American community, increase awareness of mental health recovery, and to introduce NAMI education and support programs.

  20. Sharing Hope • Sharing Hope consists of a step by step outreach guide, a 60 minute structured presentation specifically tailored for African American congregations, and a companion information booklet. • The presentation is given by a team of 3 presenters: a person living with mental illness, a family member, and a faith leader.

  21. Sharing Hope • Presenters share their lived experience with mental illness and walk participants through the major signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. • They offer an overview of recovery and share information on what congregations can do to provide support, while providing information about NAMI resources.

  22. Sharing Hope Implementation NAMI is currently working with eight NAMI State Offices and Affiliates to expand and evaluate the program. These sites received an implementation mini grants: • NAMI Alabama • NAMI Nebraska • NAMI Howard County, MD • NAMI Southern Sector Dallas, TX • NAMI Jacksonville, FL • NAMI Tennessee • NAMI Louisiana with NAMI Ruston • NAMI Western Massachusetts, MA

  23. MIAW 2009 MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first week in October.  This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with community groups in your area to raise awareness about mental illness. 

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