A Community Forum on Living Mentally Well
- Agenda - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
New Life Church
990 James Way
Pismo Beach, CA
5: 00 to 6:30 p.m. - Connect with local service/resource providers Sign in for CEUs
6: 30 to 6:35 p.m. - Screening of “BringChange2Mind”
6: 35 to 6:45 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions
6: 45 to 7:15 p.m. - Calen Pick Speaks
7: 15 to 7:45 p.m. - Jessie Close Speaks
7: 45 to 8:30 p.m. - Question and Answer Period
8: 30 to 9:00 p.m. - Conclusion and Networking Sign out for CEUs
Keynote Speakers
The forum’s keynote speaker, Jessie Close, asked her sister, actress Glenn Close, to help do something to fight the stigma of mental illness. Glenn got together with Director Ron Howard and filmed the first BringChange2Mind public service announcement in Grand Central Station in 2009. BringChange2Mind has raised awareness about mental illness and provides support and information to people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and their families.
Jessie Close has lived with bipolar disorder for most of her life, but wasn’t properly diagnosed until 2004. Jessie’s son, Calen Pick, was 18 when he lost the life he knew and was plunged into psychosis. He was diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder in 1999.
Jessie, along with her son, Calen, will share their personal struggles with mental illness, as well as their compelling and inspirational journey to accept and adapt as individuals who are living with a mental illness. You can learn more about Jessie and Calen at: bringchange2mind.org
Event Emcee
The event will be emceed by Frank Warren, MHSA Division Manager for County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department. Warren is the Division Manager for Prevention and Outreach programs at San Luis Obispo County's Behavioral Health Department. Frank has been in the field of youth development, prevention and wellness for the past 17 years. Frank was formerly the Coordinator for Friday Night Live programs and now directs efforts as part of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
Event Details
Reservations are not required to attend Journey of Hope. This free event is open to the public. There are over 900 seats available and ample parking space.
Free childcare will be provided at New Life Church. Please call 805-540-6526 to RSVP by January 31st with number of children and their ages.
Opportunity For Food Before Event KunFusion Kulinary on Wheels and Tio Alberto’s Mexican Food Truck will be available in the parking lot of the venue for convenience before the event.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Courses meet the qualifications for 2 continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences/BBSE # PCE366.
"The California Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for the program and its contents. Important Notice: Those who attend the workshop and complete the CPA evaluation form will receive 2 units continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits." CCPA members will be charged $10 and non-members $15 for psychologists certificates.
Pre-registration is required, click here to register.
Please remember to sign in before the program starts and sign out when it is finished. Sheets will be pulled 15 minutes after program starts and will not be available to sign out until program is finished.
Promotional Materials
JOH Poster - 11 x 17
Resource Table Application
JOH Resource Table Application
Sponsors
Event Supporters
The Courtyard by Marriott in San Luis Obispo
New Life Community Church
New Life CARE Ministry
Central Coast Psychological Association
Central Coast Sign Language
Crushed Grape
Et Voilà Restaurant
KunFusion Kulinary on Wheels
Tio Alberto’s Mexican Food Truck
Tolosa Press
“Journey of Hope” is a Transitions-Mental Health Association event, hosted by the Peer Advisory & Advocacy Team and T-MHA Family Services. This event is co-sponsored by the Community Counseling Center of SLO and is funded by the Mental Health Services Act though San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Services.
For more information, call 805.540.6526 or email Shannon@t-mha.org
Press Release
Third Annual “Journey of Hope” Brings Jessie Close and BringChange2Mind to Central Coast
JOH Slideshow
Click here to view a slideshow of photos from Journey of Hope 2011 featuring Kevin Hines. All photos by Aaron Lambert.
Directions
Southbound:
Highway 101 South
Exit Oak Park Boulevard
Turn left onto El Camino Real
At the stoplight turn left onto Oak Park Boulevard
Take the first left onto James Way
990 James Way is on the right
There will be signs about parking. Please do not park at the Post Office.
Northbound:
Highway 101 North
Exit Oak Park Boulevard
Turn left onto W Branch Street
Take first right onto Oak Park Boulevard
Take first left onto James Way
990 James Way is on the right.
There will be signs about parking. Please do not park at the Post Office.
