Jack Cameron Wants You! For the OEC Board of Directors

We need dedicated consumer advocates to serve on our Board of Directors. Five new Board Members are elected each year at our Annual Conference. If you might be interested in serving, please complete the Board Application Form and return by July 25, 2012 (postmarked by July 22^nd).

The Nominating Committee will review and prepare a slate of candidates for ballots at the conference, considering skill sets, demographics, your geographic location (we need geographic diversity). The OEC Board of Directors consists of 12 regional candidates and 3 at-large candidates. Candidates will be asked to submit a summary of why they want to serve in 250 words or less. This summary will be distributed by email and through our website in advance of the conference so that our membership will know more about you and your positions on issues.

Click Here For The Board Application Form

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We envision that all people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and addiction will live a meaningful life of wellness by implementing their choices in an accepting and supportive community.

OUR MISSION

The Ohio Empowerment Coalition, Inc. is a consumer-operated organization that consists of members statewide who are united to provide a platform for the voice of people with mental illness; to support persons and groups working to transform systems, and to promote wellness, mental health recovery, and resilience.

OUR 5 CORE STRATEGIES

1.) To inspire hope and promote recovery

2.) To foster inclusive statewide outreach and involvement

3.) To facilitate empowerment and create leadership

4.) To advocate for consumer voice on social justice

5.) To provide education opportunities

2012 Ohio Regional Summer Conferences:
Columbus OH
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ODMH/OEC Sponsored CFPT Orientation:

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Job Opportunities

Central Ohio: Mobile Psychiatric Unit, Columbus, Ohio

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Multiple Counties: Patient Navigator, Columbus Area, Morrow, Holmes, Athens, Noble, Logan

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ADVOCACY UPDATE:

PROPOSAL TO CLARIFY OHIO'S EXISTING COURT ORDERED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT LAW

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oec's response

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05/01/12 - 05/31/12
Mental Health Month
 
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05/01/12 - 05/31/12
National Foster Care Month
 
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05/19/2012
Schizophrenia Awareness Walk
Kent State, EL Branch
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05/25/2012 11am-2pm
Recovery Rocks Picnic
Eden Park at Lakes Drive
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05/29/2012
Benefits/Disability/Employment Information
Central Ohio
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06/13/2012
Benefits/Disability/Employment Information
Northwest Ohio
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07/05/2012
Northeast Conference: Choices A Community Social Center and Ohio Center for Advocacy, Training and Support, "Recovery Independence Day"
Charles Goodyear Memorial Pavillion, 2077 Newton St., Akron, Ohio 44035
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08/10/2012-08/11/2012
Central Conference: Main Place, P.E.E.R. Center, Safe Harbor Peer Support Services, "Achieving Recovery and Wellbeing through Collaboration"
Newark, Ohio
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08/11/12
Southeast Conference: Refuge Ministries' "Opiate Abuse"
Union Hill Fellowship Hall/Church, 1954 Union Hill Rd., Peebles, Ohio 45660
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08/17/2012
Southeast Conference: House of Hope's "Recovery Summit"
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
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09/07/2012
Southwest Regional Conference: The Recovery Center, Phoenix Place, and Solutions, "Coming Together with Our Peers and Celebrating Recovery"
Lakeside Lodge at Sharonwoods, 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241
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09/13/2012
Southwest Regional Conference: Safe Haven's "Healing Heart of Art'
Edison Community College, 1973 Edison Dr., Piqua, Ohio 45356
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09/21/2012
Northwest Conference: Neighborhood Properties, "Integrated Health"
Park Inn Hotel, 101 North Summit St., Toledo, Ohio 43604
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