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PR-05/19/2004: Community Forum on Wellness and Recovery from Mental Illness

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2004 San Mateo County Health Services Agency Contact: Beverly Thames, (650) 573-3935 COMMUNITY FORUM ON WELLNESS AND RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS SLATED FOR JUNE 2 San Mateo, CA--The San Mateo County Mental Health Board is sponsoring a community forum on wellness and recovery from mental illness on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Building B of the San Mateo County Human Services Agency located at 400 Harbor Boulevard in Belmont. A panel of consumers, family members and medical professionals will discuss: Views on recovery from focus groups conducted by San Mateo County that included consumers, family members and providers The collaboration of consumer and physician in the recovery process Recovery and wellness from a consumer perspective Supporting recovery from the family's viewpoint Following the speakers, the audience will be invited to share their thoughts on, and stories of, recovery. This event is open to the public, and anyone interested in learning more about wellness and recovery from mental illness is encouraged to attend. For more information, call Glenda Masis in San Mateo County Mental Health Services at (650) 573-2860. ###