In this episode, we sat down with Vicki Phillips, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County., We discussed MHA's mission and services. We also discussed our Civic Action Engagement Initiatives and the importance of disability advocacy, breaking barriers between all parts of the disability community, and reducing the stigma of having a mental health disability through the stigma-free campaign.

Thank you to the New Jersey Division of Disability Services for funding our Civic Action Engagement Initiative through their Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant

Learn more about NJ Division of Disability Services Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant https://inclusivehealthycommunities.org/

Learn more about The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County: https://www.mhaac.info/index.html

Learn more about Atlantic CIL:
https://atlanticcil.org/

Music by Aphonic:
https://linktr.ee/apho

Discover the transformative journey of Carolee Morano, who shifted from a successful 14-year career in international banking to becoming a passionate advocate for people with developmental disabilities, In this episode, we discuss the Atlantic Center for Independent Living and the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County’s Civic Action Engagement Initiative and how people with disabilities can become more involved in the community.

The Civic Action Engagement Initiative is funded by the NJ Division of Disability Services (DDS), New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS)

Links

1. https://www.mhaac.info/ubw-how-to-join.html
2. https://inclusivehealthycommunities.org/

In this episode, we sat down with Michele Kreuzer of BEEhavior Budz, an organization that empowers families and providers with effective strategies to respond to various behaviors. We discussed the importance of supporting people with behavioral disabilities, listening to their needs, and involving them in the process. We also considered the whole environment that can affect someone's behavior.

Learn more about BEEhavior Budz:
https://www.beehaviorbudz.com/

Learn more about Atlantic CIL:
https://atlanticcil.org/

Music by Aphonic:
https://linktr.ee/apho