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ANNOUNCEMENT: Free Grant-Writing Webinar October 11, 2013

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This is a grant-writing webinar for the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) grant. The webinar will explore successful grant-writing tips and strategies while incorporating the Botvin LifeSkills Trainingprogram into the TUPE grant. This year’s webinar will be on Friday, October 11th at 12:30pm. There is no cost to attend, and the trainer will be available to answer any questions you may have about the RFP or the program.

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NEWS: October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

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In 2011, President Obama issued the first-ever Presidential Proclamation designating October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. The tradition will continue in 2013, as parents, youth, schools, businesses, and community leaders across the country join in this month long observance of the role that substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Stigma Free Kick-Off, San Mateo County September 2013

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The stigma around mental illness and substance use can often discourage or prevent individuals from seeking treatment.  Stigma Free San Mateo County is an initiative by San Mateo County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) to eliminate stigma and end the discrimination against people with mental illness and substance use conditions in San Mateo County.

Stigma Free San Mateo County will be hosting a FREE community event on Monday, September 9, 2013, from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Foster City Community Center Wind Room. The event will talk about stigma around mental illness and substance use, the new Stigma Free San Mateo County campaign, and how people can help and/or get involved. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please Save the Date and spread the word to your colleagues, clients and family members. For more information, contact the BHRS Office of Diversity and Equity at ode@smcgov.org or (650) 573-3474.

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