Happy December, everyone! The December issue of Our Journey is ready for your enjoyment! There are some tips for getting joy and not stress out of the holidays, transitional employment (TE) jobs at clubhouses, a special focus group meeting that Northern Lakes CMH and New Beginnings Drop-In Center are partnering to provide on December 12, and […]
– Mahatma Gandhi
A very interactive meeting this month! Lots of talk about what we want to DO next, some good anti-stigma discussion about changing the world, sharing and leadership discussion on handling problems. If you missed it, read the November Action Group Minutes here. Some reminders: The Houghton Lake Mini-Conference will be on Tuesday, November 19. The Art […]
More than 8% of Americans have diabetes and about 35% of American adults have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal. Without healthy lifestyle changes, those with prediabetes may develop diabetes. To protect your health, get information about: Risk Factors – Family history, blood pressure, and other factors […]
– Rick Tate
Finally, after three decades of work and five years since the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was signed into law, final regulations were issued Friday to make insurance coverage for mental health services no different than other medical services. Read more about it: Forbes Magazine: Carter, Bush Backed Mental Health Equality Now Bipartisan […]
We sure appreciate seeing so many friends at the opening reception yesterday! If you missed it, the show will be up until Monday, November 25 of Thanksgiving Week. We hope you have a chance to get there and view the fantastic work, which is the best show yet! In addition to the hundreds who attended […]
Today we unveil over 100 pieces of art from people from all walks of life at our 7th annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey Show! Come meet the artists, listen to some music, and enjoy the company of others at the Inside Out Gallery, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. today. The hammered dulcimer group, […]
More Michigan clubhouses were in attendance (49) than any other state at the recent International Clubhouse Conference in St. Louis. This includes Club Cadillac and Traverse House. We joined 20 countries and more than 600 people at the conference and people reported leaving feeling even more energized.
There is lots of good information on taking control of your life and living it to the fullest in this November issue of Our Journey. November is the month of our Art of Recovery show – don’t miss the reception next Wednesday! – and it is also Diabetes Awareness Month. If you are in the […]