In Our Own Voice Training in Michigan

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We are excited to be offering an IOOV (In Our Own Voice - Living With Mental Illness) training for consumers who would like to apply to become presenters. The date and location in Michigan is not finalized yet, but it will be held in the next couple of months in lower Michigan. Let us know if you, or consumers you know, would be interested. This is a nationwide program that has had great impact on stigma reduction in the community, state and nation, and on enhancing recovery for the presenters themselves.

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IOOV is an interactive, multimedia presentation by consumers that offers hope and provides insight into the recovery possible for people with mental illness.

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If you would like more information, check out the <http://nami.org/> nami.org website. Click on the 'find support' pull down list. Click on either 'Consumer Support' or 'Education and Training', and then "In Our Own Voice".

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To be on a notification list for the training, or to request an application for either this training or another in the future, send your contact information to Teresa Ritsema, IOOV Coordinator for Michigan. Her email is ritz5514@sbcglobal.net. Her cell phone is 1-517-285-0835

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There have been many requests for IOOV training. Do let others know, especially those who do not have email and would be interested. Please also include this in your local newsletters.