A Mental Health America news alert: Mental health parity is at risk! Thousands of people like you made a difference and helped win unanimous Senate passage of the Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S. 558) in September. You also helped build broad support for a strong House bill. But … > read more
Paul Nagy of the Duke Addictions Program responds to the News & Record’s editorial questions on the new county drug treatment center: “The scientific/medical community has moved away from assuming that individuals should be treated identically. People are unique, live in different environments, and are exposed to different “triggers” that … > read more
“Cafe Claus,” a Christmas-themed pampering event for homeless women and children in transitional housing programs, emergency shelters, and substance abuse recovery facilities in Greensboro, is coming up on December 1st. Find out how you can help.
For everyone on the street: Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare of the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. For he … > read more
The News & Record published an editorial on Sunday, Nov. 18th, questioning the approach and mission of the county’s planned new substance abuse treatment center, scheduled to open in 2008. The editorial quotes local drug treatment providers and advocates who express concerns about the qualifications of the provider chosen by … > read more
I got a message from a friend earlier today to tune into WSTV’s re-broadcast of last night’s Winston Salem City Council meeting. They were discussing the homeless issue, and at the point that I started watching, a speaker was suggesting that EMS pick up homeless people and take them to … > read more
From an IM conversation today with a homeless friend: “any word on a day center? such a place would be great at times like this when holidays close all the public buildings” The City libraries are closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the Thanksgiving holiday. The downtown library is a … > read more
From the Winston Salem Journal, 11/20/2007: “In other action last night, the council… [w]ithdrew a bid to suspend a law restricting how many beds homeless shelters are allowed to have. The council had proposed raising the bed limit from 100 to 125 to handle overflow of homeless people at shelters. … > read more
From Zack Exley at “Revolution in Jesusland,” re: “progressive evangelicals” v. “liberal Christians:” “As I thought about it, I realized that every sermon I’ve ever heard at one of these Bible-based churches were about a sacrifice that you have to make for God. They’re about sacrificing for your kids, your … > read more
Shoppers at Kitson (one of Paris Hilton’s favorite stores) can now buy a $98 hoodie featuring a graphic of a mentally ill, homeless man dancing on rollerskates. John Jermyn, nicknamed “The Crazy Robertson,” has been well-known on the street in West L.A. for 20 years. The clothing label owners say … > read more