Recovery Corner Depression/Bipolar Recovery Group of Midtown Denver
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The Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM, at Messiah Community Church, ELCA, 1750 Colorado Blvd (Parking and entrance to the east of the building off of 18th).
The Depression/Bipolar Recovery Group of Midtown Denver is a community-based group for individuals with depression or bipolar disorder and their family and friends. The group meets for an hour educational presentation followed by an hour of smaller groups. For the smaller groups, there are three tracks with groups of six or fewer. Track 1 is for individuals with depression or bipolar. Track 2 is for family and friends. Track 3 is for adults ages 18 throuh twenties.The group is peer directed and peer run and observes a confidentiality policy. It has a wellness focus.
Mission Statement: To provide high quality education for the general public and to facilitate support groups for individuals challenged by depression or bipolar disorder and their family members and close friends.
Upcoming Mental Health Events in Denver:
Questions about disability? SSI/SSDI, NAMI-Denver program, Wednesday, July 16, at 7:00 PM, Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD), 4141 E Dickenson Pl, Denver. Sarah De:Lashmutt, guest speaker, on the topic of eligibility and navagating the system.
A highly acclaimed series about bipolar disorder by Dr. Alisha Brosse will be presented by the Robert D Sutherland Center, UC Boulder, Room E214 Muenzinger Psychology Building, University of Colorado – Boulder. Cost: A $10 per person donation is appreciated, but no fee is required. Thursdays, July 10 through September 25. For more information: 303/492-5680 or http://rdsfoundation.org.
Leadership Academy, September 22-26, 2008. Templed Hills Retreat Center in Woodland Park, Colorado. A powerful, life-changing experience. Scholarships available based on need. To learn more and to obtain and application (due 8.11.08), call Amy Smith at 720.208.2228 or Christine Allison at 720.208.2236.
WRAP Program by Deb Amesbury: To be presented this Fall, beginning Tuesday, September 23, 7:00-8;30 PM. For more information and/or to register for the class, contact Deborah Amesbury, 303-744-1817 or email to: DebBAmesbury@msn.com" DebBAmesbury@msn.com. If you haven't yet taken WRAP, you are missing out on a valuable tool for recovery. Deb has spoken to our group many times, and now you have a chance to have several weeks of training for FREE!
Resources:
Listen to Jane Mountain's radio interview with Tom Walker on WOUB Radio. Jane recently did an interview about bipolar disorder and what it is like to live with this disorder. To hear additional interviews by other radio guests, go to NAMI-AthensOhio.
BeyondBipolar E-Newsletter: If you are not receiving Jane's E-Newsletter already, you can see the most recent issue and sign up for it at www.beyondbipolar.com. Click on "e-newsletter" and use the "Join Newsletter List" button. Your contact information will never be shared with others.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-888-628-9454 for Spanish-speaking callers). Ever need a little help when no one is around? Here’s where you can call. Important: the 1.800.SUICIDE line has been discontinued. The TALK line with take its place.
Job Announcements:
Peer Specialist Training: Offered this fall semester through Community College of Denver as part of the Human Services Certificate Program. This year Fort Logan is looking to start a Peer Specialist team at the Fort Logan State Hospital. Other employment opportunities are available. Qualified candidates must complete an interview. For more info please call (303-577-9823) or e-mail (nate_rockitter@bhiinc.org).
Call your County Workforce Center. Many jobs are being advertised on the list serves I receive. Most of these are through the County Workforce Centers. If you would like to be on some of the list serves on employment that I receive, send me an email at BeyondBipolar@mac.com. Also, remember that the Workforce Centers have special counselors for those with disabilities. If you have bipolar disorder or major depression, you are eligible for these services. (Sometimes a simple accommodation can help you keep or find a job.)
Outreach and Services Coordinator, Mental Health America of Colorado, for job announcement and information: lvandeusen@mhacolorado.org.
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