We are continuously expanding our ability to provide you the most up-to-date information happening in the field and at the organization. We are proud to present to you our monthly ED column. Our ED, Sandra Spencer, will be providing insight into the organization and other information that all National Federation members should know about.
First and foremost, we applaud President Obama for making mental health a priority and for promoting a greater national understanding of mental health challenges when he stated "someone with a mental illness is far more likely to be a victim of violent crime than the perpetrator."
Sandra Spencer, Executive Director for the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, met at the White House yesterday with Vice President Biden’s task force on gun control to ensure that the issue goes beyond just gun control. President Obama has asked Vice President Biden and the Cabinet to lead the Administration’s effort in identifying concrete proposals for real reform around the issue of gun control as well as improved mental health care.
Listed below are upcoming events in the field. If you are a registered chapter, state organization and/or partner and would like to add your event, please email Corey Brown at cbrown@ffcmh.org.
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at Georgetown University is
