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What Partners in Care (PIC) is a relatively new organization whose mission is to ensure a “consumer voice” in the existing and evolving Adult and Older Adult Mental Health System of Care. PIC coordinates meaningful client partnerships and facilitates consumer representation in the System of Care in the areas of policy, program development
and implementation.
Mary Jo O’Brien was recently honored for her work on the Meaningful Consumer Involvement Committee. In 2006, Mary Jo received the Dan Reese “Client of the Year Award.” She also received the Regional Treasure Award from the Client Network. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mary Jo O’Brien, MCI Coordinator for Partners in Care and a Consumer Health Advocate at the Consumer Center for
Health Education and Advocacy, is quoted as saying, “Some women birth babies, I birth programs.” Since being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder in 1992, she has contributed her time, talents, and energy to facilitating client-run programs both in San Diego and Riverside counties. These include The Meeting Place, Inc., Visions Clubhouse, Roadmap to Recovery, The Consumer Center for Health Education and Advocacy, The Harmony Center in Riverside County and Recovery Innovations of California. Her philosophy of recovery
is that we are “mentally swell, not mentally ill,” and can choose to become victims of the illness or victorious over it.
An “Ask the Doctors” session with Dr. Wirshing and Dr. Murphy will immediately follow Mary Jo’s presentation. Audience may ask practicing psychiatrists questions about mental health.
Come and listen to this exciting program.
Refreshments will be served after the presentation, followed by a mutual support group for family members in the church library. The meeting will be confidential and led by NAMI trained facilitators.
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