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Mental Health Systems takes a proactive approach in communicating to the community about mental health issues, services and successes. Follow along with us as we promote healthy community practices through print, broadcast and social media. Please let us know if you see an item that would be of interest to others in the MHS community. Submit it here.

HUD Awards $1.5 Billion To More Than 7,100 Local Homeless Programs

WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $1.47 billion to renew funding to more than 7,100 local homeless programs operating across the country. The funding announced today will ensure these housing and service programs remain operating in 2012 and are a critical part of the Obama Administration’s strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. Read More

SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery” from Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders

SAMHSA led this effort as part of its Recovery Support Strategic Initiative. Read More

Dr. Philip Hanger Joins Mental Health Systems as New Vice President

December 15, 2011 – (San Diego, Calif.) - Philip Hanger Ph.D. will be joining the team at Mental Health Systems (MHS) beginning December 19. As Vice President of Mental Health Systems, Dr. Hanger will join Mental Health Systems’ leadership team in creating access, breaking down barriers, and assuring the delivery of innovative, cost-effective services for individuals and families living with behavioral health problems in the North County.

Holiday Open House Celebrates Positive Change

Colton City News: Holiday Open House Celebrates Positive Change by Nathan Ellstrand (December 8, 2011)

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Mental Health Systems, Employment Services Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

San Diego County, Calif. – December 6, 2011 – The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that Mental Health Systems (MHS), Employment Services program has been accredited for a period of three years for its community employment services: job development, job support, and job site training. The latest accreditation is the fifth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to MHS, Employment Services.