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What: You are Cordially Invited to Attend the 2011 Annual Dinner and Celebration Of the Great Falls Chapter of Mental Health America-Montana, Guest speaker John Schaffer will talk about a Policeman’s perspective on Autism at 7:00pm, followed by the presentation of the 2011 Virginia Blend Award. When: May 2, 2011 No-Host Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:15 p.m.Presentation: 7:00 p.m. Where: Good Eats – 801 2nd Avenue North Great Falls, MT Tickets: $12.00 per ticket Please RSVP By Friday, April 22 Diana Meyers (406-452-7189) or Sharon Odden (406-454-6083)

Click here to download the flyer (PDF) Who We Are: Family Solutions is a group of parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues who meet once a month for the purpose of confidentially supporting one another and sharing resources. All are welcome to join with us and share experiences and lessons they’ve learned along the way. When: October 28, 2011 6:00pm - 7:30pm Where: The Summit (Conference Room 2) 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell MT Who to Contact: If you have questions, contact Kristy Negri by phone at 406-261-2440 or by e-mail at kristy.negri@pluk.org. Additional Information: A light dinner will be provided. Please RSVP Kristy, either by phone or e-mail, if you will be attending.

Nearly 20 percent of Americans have physical or mental disabilities, yet only a small fraction of medical schools teach students how to talk with disabled patients about their needs.