A Lot is Happening for May is Mental Health Month

Activities at CCA...
125th Anniversary Forum on Housing - May 19
Stay tuned for our 125th Anniversary celebration events, including our May Forum, "Housing Myth Busters-A Place You Can Afford is Right Around the Corner," on Thursday, May 19th from 6:00 - 7:30pm at the American-French Genealogical Society, 78 Earl Street, Woonsocket.  Come and learn how you can overcome the barriers that get in the way of finding housing.  The Flyer»

Serenity Center Activities
May 22 - May Gratitude Breakfast - A guest speaker from the recovery community in Woonsocket will speak on May 22nd. The center will open from noon - 5:00 and breakfast will be served after the speaker.

May 26 - Scrapbooking Workshop - The workshop will illustrate how scrapbooking is a useful recovery tool. Presented by a member of the Advisory Council on Thursday, May 26th from 4:00 - 8:00pm. 

Location - The Serenity Center is located at 245 Main Street (second floor), Woonsocket, RI and is sponsored in partnership with the Woonsocket Health Equity Zone.
Advocating at the State House

May 4th May is Mental Health Month KickOff
Life with Mental Illness is the theme of this year's May is Mental Health Month Kick Off in Rhode Island. Please join us as we raise awareness about issues surrounding mental health. 
Date:    Wednesday, May 4th
Time:    11:30 - 1:00 Speaking Program at noon
Place:   Governor's State Room at RI State House

May 5th Power of Community Day
Come see the very real impact housing has made in our communities. Meet with your local Representative and Senator and tell them why housing opportunities for all Rhode Islanders should be a priority for our state! We are supporting bills S2446 and H7552.
Date: Thursday, May 5th
Time: 3:30
Place: 2nd Floor of the RI State House


Call-In Day to Support Bill S2446 & H7552
Can't make it to the State House? Call your state Senator and Representative and advocate for the homeless and affordable housing following these steps:
1. Look up your Senator and Representative by entering your address https://sos.ri.gov/vic/

2. Find the phone number for your State Senator and State Representative.

3. Call your legislators and ask them to support the Housing Opportunities Bond (bills S2446 and H7552) for a $100 million affordable housing bond.

Key Points to Make
*  Introduce yourself as a voter in their district (name and street address)

*  Share one sentence about why building affordable housing and ending homelessness matters to you - personal stories are great!

*  Ask for their support of bill S2446 (if Senator) or bill H7552 (if Representative)
Thursday, May 5th

Got questions? Call 401-721-5685

Life with a Mental Illness Feels Like...
 

People are saying a lot about what mental illness feels like at this Social Media Hub» where statements/art and more is collected. 
By the Way...
Thank you for coming out for our Community Champions Music Event. 
We really did have a great time and raised almost $11,000 that will help support our programs that help build better lives. Thank you sponsors! See photos and details here»

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