by antistigma | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Thank you to members who attended the Membership Celebration on May 14 at WNED. A highlight of the event, hosted by Claudine Ewing of WGRZ News, was a panel discussion with campaign spokespersons talking about their mental health challenges. Join the Conversation is...
by antistigma | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
We recently spoke with Mike Telesco, President of Telesco Creative Group, about his company’s involvement with the Anti-Stigma Coalition. Q: Why did you get involved with the Anti-Stigma Coalition? We were asked by Michelle Brown (former Executive Director of...
by antistigma | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) honored the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition and its Join the Conversation Campaign with an inaugural Community Care Award. The Coalition received the award for furthering the OMH mission and making a positive contribution...
by antistigma | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mental health concerns are becoming more prevalent in older people, yet the stigma of mental illness often prevents them from seeking help. Baby boomers are aging and this population group is exploding—it’s estimated that by 2030, one in five U.S. residents will be...
by Telesco | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Erie County Department of Mental Health (ECDMH) provides over $62 million in funding from a variety of federal, state, and county sources for the provisions of services on a contract basis to 43 community based agencies, other County departments, or directly by...
by Telesco | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Two years ago, sixteen local organizations came together with the mission to stop the stigma of mental illness so more people will seek the help they need. The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition launched a media campaign titled Join the Conversation and created a...
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