Nominate Consumers/Advocates for Awards Honoring Those Who Make a Difference for Mental Health

It’s time to thank mental health consumers once again for giving a voice to people with mental health problems. The Voice Awards honor mental health consumer leaders for their contributions in reducing stigma and discrimination. If you know of a mental health consumer who has led efforts to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses, demonstrated that recovery is real and possible, and made a positive impact on their workplace, community, and/or school, please nominate them for a 2008 Voice Award. Additional consideration will be given to nominees who have made a positive impact within special populations, such as racially and ethnically diverse groups and young adults, ages 18 to 24.
Nominations are open to anyone, are free, and there is no limit to the number an individual can submit. The Voice Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony in Los Angeles in May 2008.

Nominate at http://www.voiceawards.samhsa.gov . There’s only a week left: Mental health consumer nominations are due Friday, January 18, 2008!

The Voice Awards are part of the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, and the Ad Council. The Campaign is working to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by young adults and others with mental illnesses. Visit http://www.whatadifference.org to learn more.