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A giant thank you goes out to New Directions Mental Health, for their generous contribution to our 15th annual Poetry and Fine Art Show!! Without the support of our community, we could not run this wonderful event each year!

Interested in getting involved? Help us wipe away the stigma of mental illness and showcase the amazing work of local artists, writers, and photographers!

Every penny counts! DM us and ask about the promotional advertisement opportunities that your donation can bring to your business or organization!!

Please check out AMI's latest event, Youth Empowerment Camp. Our youth did some incredible things and are the proud faces of our future!

AMI Inc. Youth Empowerment Camp

The final day of AMI’s Youth Empowerment Camp! We loved getting to engage with the youth, practice yoga, and work with a local muralist to create beautiful art in AMI’s garden. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with these amazing youth and young adults. Thank you to PA Care Partnership and Youth Move PA!!

Today was day 3 of AMI’s Youth Empowerment Camp! Teen educators from the Teen Center came down to teach the youth about the spiritual and intellectual domains of wellness, followed by a trip to In Stride Horse Stables where the youth were able to connect with animals and nature. Thanks to PA Care Partnership and Youth Move PA for making this camp possible!

Sorry folks, our Thrive for Hope Support Meeting is canceled for today, both in person and virtually.
See ya next week, same time, same place!

Please stop by 95 West Beau street to support our Jefferson Cafe peers on their first catering job!

ATTENTION! AMI's very own Jefferson Cafe is heading out into our community tomorrow July 18th to showcase the skills our members have learned in their Supported Employment program!!

Please join us from 11-2 at 95 W. Beau Street here on Washington to have some lunch and meet the members! Can't wait to see you!

THRIVE FOR HOPE will be held strictly via Zoom today!
Join us at 3pm with Kat and friends!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83966106326?pwd=7giRaaOA58uZje7muJvxThDaumau00.1

Meeting ID: 839 6610 6326
Passcode: Recovery

AMI INC is actively searching for local businesses that might be interested in an amazing opportunity to utilize our advertising and promotional platforms as a thank you, for a contributable donation and sponsorship of our 15th Annual Poetry and Fine Art Show.

AMI uses social media, flyers and radio ads to alert our county of the monetary support we receive, each year, for this amazing community event! Every penny goes towards costs accrued with venue rental, catering, art supplies and 3rd party advertising platforms.

Please contact Kat Ranko at [email protected] or call (724) 228-5211 with any inquires

Youth Empowerment Camp Day 2 is in the books! We had such a wonderful time today engaging with youth and young adults, working on Social and Emotional Wellness. The youth got to hear from youth advocate Alexis Gingell, then got to visit the local arcade to practice the skills learned. Special thanks to Youth Move PA and PA Care Partnership for making this camp possible!

Day 1 of the Youth Empowerment Camp was a huge success! Entrepreneur Jeff Hancher, Lawyer Rocco C***a and Financial Advisor Micah Larson spoke to the youth on financial and occupational wellness. The day was full of inspiration and hope!

AMI INC is actively searching for new and prior artists/writers as well as charitable contributions/sponsors for the costs of putting on our annual art show!
Please DM us with any questions you may have!

June is Men's Mental Health Month! Stay tuned for interactions within our agency, that will highlight the importance of supporting our male population with their mental health!
You are not alone!!

Thank you to everyone out there who how helped break the stigma associated with mental illness this month through signs, rallies/walks and social media posts!
Mental Health Awareness month might be coming to a close but advocacy, awareness and support are a daily maintenance of this topic!

Stay tuned as here at AMI, finds new and improved ways of getting the word out!

You are not alone!

It's that time of year folks! AMI is looking to grow our annual art show with new artists and a new location!!!

Please take note of the specifications for art and poetry and spread the word!

As always, we are looking for potential sponsors to help get this tangible example of off the ground and headed in the direction with another year of stamping out the stigma associated with mental health and substance use challenges.

Sponsors will have the opportunity to promote and advertise their services through a variety of platforms we use to gain the attention of our community members- Social Media, Flyers and Radio Recognition are all great ways to get your business out there and let fellow entrepreneurs know that you support our mental health community! Please DM our page with any inquires!

Certified Peer Specialist Danna and some of our team were out and about last week and had the opportunity to meet up with our Regional CSP family.

You might be wondering, what is a CSP?

The Community Support Program, or CSP, of Pennsylvania is an alliance of mental health consumers, family members, and professionals working together to aid adults with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders to live successfully in the community.

The cornerstone of the Community Support Program is the integration of natural supports into the lives of those with mental illness. Help make a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers with serious mental illness by becoming involved with a local or regional CSP Committee.

Community Support Program meetings offer a forum setting in Pennsylvania for consumers, family members, and professionals to speak their beliefs and values and promote system changes. These meetings have helped shape the way treatment services are delivered to consumers, improved the public's understanding that consumers and family members should be regarded as people first, and advocated for the implementation of quality treatments that support the recovery of those with serious mental illness.

Looking to get more involved?

Contact our Western Region CSP

Meetings:
Second Friday of the Month
10:00 a.m.

Location:
Lawrence County Cares
708 West Washington
New Castle, PA 16101

Contact:
Rita Lane - [email protected]

Information gathered from www.PMHCA.org

Congress Recognizes Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 Today, Congress introduced a resolution declaring May 5-11, 2024  “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week” - marking the first time Congress has officially recognized Maternal Mental Health Awareness. 

Where to Start: Mental Health Month 2024 - Staunton Farm Foundation “Where do I start?” It’s a question we’ve all asked countless times. We ask where to start on homework, on projects, on cleaning – everything begins with a first step. Why should our mental health be any different?

Good afternoon,
if you are between the ages of 18 and 32 and have either heard of our Thrive for Hope support group or maybe even participated in a group- please take a moment to fill out this survey.
Your feedback will help us improve the experiences of both you and future group members.

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Self-Advocacy: Becoming an Active Member in Your Community - PAVE Brief overview: If you have ever defended your rights or the rights of other people, you were acting as an advocate. Self-advocacy means taking responsibility for telling others what you need and want in a respectful and direct way. Anyone can be a self-advocate. Speaking up for yourself or someone....

STAY TUNED!! AMI, INC will utilize our social media platform to promote mental health awareness and advocacy by featuring staff members and program participants every month, along with their challenges and successes as someone with lived experience. Join us for our new campaign:

April recognizes many forms of awareness. We will kick this month of with .

STAY TUNED!! AMI, INC will utilize our social media platform to promote mental health awareness and advocacy by featuring staff members and program participants every month, along with their challenges and successes as someone with lived experience. Join us for our new campaign:
This week we will be focusing on:
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(March 18h-March 22th)

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Old Irish Blessing

☘️May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be your,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours.☘️

Happy St.Patrick's Day from your friends at AMI INC 💚