By MHC on February 15, 2012
Co-Chairs help Stand with Me for MHC Breakfast & Awards
Mental Health Cooperative Foundation (MHCF) is pleased to announce co-chairs for the 2nd annual Stand with Me for MHC Breakfast. Community volunteers Lee Oakley and Mary Loch Smith have agreed to help plan and launch this event which celebrate the organizations and individuals who make recovery from serious mental illness possible for MHC clients. This event will take place at Fifty Forward Knowles Patricia Hart Building 174 Rains Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
By MHC on February 10, 2012
Prior to joining MHC, Lavie served as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Vanderbilt University and medical director of the Vanderbilt division of community psychiatry. Dr. Lavie practiced community mental health in Louisiana for more than 13 years prior to joining the faculty at Vanderbilt.
By MHC on February 10, 2012
MHC selected Mark Wisniewski as chief information officer and business analyst. In this position, Wisniewski will lead the IT department as well as serve as a business analyst for MHC leading the strategic planning efforts for growth and improvement for services and technology.
By jwigal on February 09, 2012
Mental Health Cooperative (MHC), a leader in non-profit behavioral health, is pleased to announce Don Murray who will serve as the lead volunteer for the 13th Annual MHC Charity Golf Tournament. Murray, a board member of the Mental Health Cooperative Foundation will help MHC employees and volunteers expand fundraising efforts for this year’s tournament.
By MHC on December 13, 2011
Bonnie Kelly, an MHC client, receives the PERSONAL COURAGE AWARD!
Bonnie Kelly is recognized by Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations for the 2011 Personal Courage Award. Kelly receives this special recognition because of her own courage in facing personal challenges presented by mental illness and at the same time providing effective leadership, advocacy, and support for a program that serves others.
More than three and one half years ago, Bonnie Kelly founded the SHINE (Supporting Health in Everyone) committee to add
By MHC on December 13, 2011
MHC’s Womack recognized by Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations
Pam Womack, CEO of the Mental Health Cooperative, is the recipient of the 2011 Dorothea Dix Professional Service Award. This award honors outstanding professionalism in the field of behavioral health and recognizes significant contributions that have a lasting positive impact on the quality and/or scope of services delivered in the state.
During her 44 years as a behavioral health professional, Womack has achieved a number of significant milestones, including:
By MHC on November 30, 2011
With more than 30 sponsors and approximately 300 attending, the first annual Unmasking Mental Illness Art Benefit raised more than $50,000 to help clients with serious mental illnesses. The event featured a silent and live auction with works from nearly 40 highly regarded and up and coming artisans. A gallery- style showcase with up to 5 pieces from each artist were displayed. Sixty-two “winning” participants purchased 114 silent auction items. The benefit offered appetizers and had an open bar for all to enjoy.
The Unmasking Mental Illness Art Benefit Commit
By MHC on November 30, 2011
Bo Bradshaw, Public News Service - TN
Tennesseans with Mental Illness at Risk of Losing Services
November 25, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Department of Mental Health budget cuts are leaving those who have mental health conditions without adequate care. That's the view of experts who say the widening criteria of TennCare, along with budget reductions, are forcing many patients into emergency rooms and driving up overall costs to Tennesseans.
One is Pam Womack, CEO of the Mental Health Cooperative of Tennessee.
By MHC on November 10, 2011
BE AN MHCF HOLIDAY HERO!
It’s the holiday season and should be a joyous time for all, but for MHC clients who are suffering from severe mental illness or emotional disorders it can be particularly difficult. This is especially true for the adults we serve as they are typically forgotten or want to keep the focus on the children (grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc.) that are many times in their care.
Help a client in need during this holiday season!
By Jennifer Wigal on October 21, 2011
MHC is pleased to announce its Director of Staff Development Steve Sheehan was presented the President’s Award by NAMI Davidson County on October 20.
