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OnPoint! Leadership Institute for Girls

Posted on June 6, 2011 by cchannell

3 power-packed days of Leadership Development Activities led by award-winning talk show host and youth advocate Cynthia Hardy! June 27-29, 2011 To learn more go to: http://www.onpointwithcynthia.com/leadership-institute-for-girls/

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“Spotlight” on Volunteer Kristen Jacksa’s Efforts To Raise Awareness During Children’s Mental Health Week 2011

Posted on May 19, 2011 by cchannell

Our volunteer in Charleston County, Kristen Jacksa, did an amazing job raising awareness at a local school during Children’s Mental Health Week. Kristen provided information packets for the teachers on “mythbusters” and information on when to help children and when … Continue reading →

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Bullying A Mental Health Issue, Professor Says

Posted on May 17, 2011 by cchannell

By Liz Carey, Nikie Mayo ANDERSON — A Clemson University professor says bullying in schools is not any worse now than it was years ago, but more people are paying attention to it and its effects on students’ mental health. … Continue reading →

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A New Family Education Series

Posted on May 10, 2011 by cchannell

LRADAC is offering a free monthly meeting the last Monday of every month from 5:30-7:00pm. “A New Family Education Series: For Families and Friends of those experiencing problems with alcohol and other drug issues.” Location: 1068 S. Lake Dr., Lexington, … Continue reading →

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Save The Date

Posted on April 12, 2011 by cchannell

NAMI-SC ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE & 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION October 28 & 29th Embassy Suites – Columbia SC (Stoneridge) 

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SAVE!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by cchannell

Using GoodSearch can help you save on your Spring shopping needs and you can help the Federation of Families as well. If you sign up for Goodsearch you will get dollars off at major stores and if you name the … Continue reading →

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Federation of Families Webinars

Posted on March 31, 2011 by cchannell

We at the Federation of Families are going to begin offering webinars and would like your input on what types of topics you would like to see offered. Please submit your suggestions by email, call the office at 866-779-0402 or … Continue reading →

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Military Families Survey

Posted on March 4, 2011 by cchannell

The 2nd Annual Pre-Conference session on Military Students and Schools will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Charleston, South Carolina at the Charleston Area Convention Center in conjunction with the 16th Annual Advancing School Mental Health Conference (September … Continue reading →

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“We Just Won’t Quit Helping Children and Families”

Posted on February 24, 2011 by cchannell

At a recent meeting of the Executive Steering committee of South Carolina’s Joint Council on Children and Adolescents, Judge Bill Byars, Chairperson of the Council and Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice, reiterated his commitment…”even in these dire fiscal … Continue reading →

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Uninsured Americans with Pre-existing Conditions to Gain Coverage through Affordable Care Act

Posted on February 11, 2011 by cchannell

New resources available to increase awareness of new program for the uninsured The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today made new resources available to the media, consumer groups, states, health care providers, and others to increase awareness … Continue reading →

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