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Volume 15 - Sept 2006 through August 2007

Volume 14 - Sept 2005 through August 2006

Volume 13 - Sept 2004 through August 2005

Volume 12 - Sept 2003 through August 2004

Volume 11 - Jan 2003 through August 2003

Vol. 11, No. 5/6 - January/February 2003

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BOARD TARGETS $7.7 MILLION FOR HOUSING FOR DISABLED PERSONS
MANY THANKS
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR WARNER SEEKS MH FUNDS SHIFT TO COMMUNITIES
TRUMBULL DETAILS DISCHARGE AND DIVERSION PROGRAM
COALITION SETS ANNUAL RALLY FOR JANUARY 20
EARLY ALERT!!
NAMI-NORTHERN VIRGINIA WEBSITE
AMI COMMITTEE NEWS
CHANNEL 31 AIRS MIAW SYMPOSIUM
FRIENDS, INC. SEEKS DONATIONS
INSTITUTE SEEKS MEMBERS FOR ITS HUMAN RIGHTS PANEL
CLARENDON HOUSE STAFF HONORED FOR ACCREDITATION WORK
BUDGET CRISIS SPURS COMMISSIONER’S CALL FOR SYSTEM RESTRUCTURING

ARLINGTONIAN CITES EXAMPLE OF SERVICE SUPPORT
COALITION HONORS BURMESTERS FOR ADVOCACY
COMPEER PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS
ARLINGTON RESOURCE CENTER PUTS ON EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
HOUSING NEEDS CATALOGUED FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MODELS UNDER CONSIDERATION
BOOKLETS PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY
CONTACTING MEMBERS OF OUR ARLINGTON DELEGATION
SPECIAL REPORT OF THE FRIENDS OF CLARENDON HOUSE, INC.
CALENDAR

Vol. 11, No. 7/8 - March /April 2003

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COUNTY BUDGET OFFERS NEW MH PROGRAMS
LAWMAKERS WORK ON BUDGET
STAFF SHARES IDEAS ON SUPPORTED HOUSING MODELS
IN MEMORIAM - Charles P. Monroe
WHOOPS!
ORGANIZATIONS DISCUSS WAYS THEIR PROGRAMS SERVE AREA
IN MEMORIAM - Richard T. Greer
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE DESCRIBES CIVIL COMMITMENT PROCESS
SPECIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH LECTURE AND TOUR
SPECIAL REPORT OF THE FRIENDS OF CLARENDON HOUSE, INC.

MANY RESPOND TO ANNUAL FRIENDS’ APPEAL
DATES TO JOT DOWN
COULD YOU USE TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM THE STRESS OF RAISING A CHILD WITH PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES?
BOOKLETS PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY
COMMITTEE NEWS
DIRECTOR NAMED FOR P&A OFFICE
ABOUT THE WILLOW LANE PROGRAM
RECOGNIZING AN ARLINGTONIAN WHO’S HELPED OBTAIN BETTER COMMUNITY SERVICES
16TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ARLINGTON
CALENDAR

Vol. 11, No. 9/10 - May /June 2003

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NAMI–Arlington Advocacy Group Takes Vacation Time Off
Dates to Jot Down
Arlington Appoints Mental Health Manager
County Board to Approve Annual Budget
General Assembly Completes Work on State Budget
NAMI–Arlington Recognition Award Nominations Due
Caring For Child with a Psychiatric Diagnosis
The Arlington Voice Sports a New Look
NAMI–Arlington Committee News
NAMI–Arlington Criminal Justice Committee Activities
NAMI-Arlington Involved with LPACAP Housing Plans
NAMI-Virginia Holds Annual Conference
Regional Study Panel to Issue Report
Clarendon House Open House Highlights ‘Stars’
Channel 31 Airs Clarendon House Open House
Friends’ Nonprofit Adopts Bylaws Changes
Ashton Heights’ Auction Supports Clarendon House Friend
Annual Report Highlights Friends’ Year
Those Who Have a Dual Diagnosis—A Special Challenge

NAMI-Arlington Family to Family Completes 2003 Course
Facts About Mental Illness
Parents and Teachers as Allies
Pulitzer Awarded for Series on Mental Illness Abuses
Special NIMH Tour
A Respite Program for Pre-Teens and Adolescents
About Mental Illnesses
Calendar of Support Group Meetings
Congress Rejects Plan to Cut Medicaid
NAMI-Northern Virginia Website
Support Clarendon House’s Annual Car Wash
Help Spread the Word - Clarendon House’s Next Monthly Meetings
WWW.NICHCY.ORG
BOOKLETS PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY
CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
THE ARLINGTON VOICE
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Vol. 11, No. 11/12 - July / Aug 2003

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Vol. 12, No. 1/2 - Sept / Oct 2003

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Mental Illness Awareness Week Features Symposium
County Board Uses LPACAP Funds for Facility Purchase
Appointments Fill Behavioral Healthcare Posts
Job Avenue Honors Program's Employers
Bert Joins Arlington CSB
DeLacy Named Institute Director
In Memoriam
New Providers Bring Services to Arlington
NAMI–Arlington Committee News
NAMI–Arlington Criminal Justice Committee Activities
NAMI–Arlington Budget Committee Activities
NAMI-Arlington Housing Committee Activities
NAMI–Arlington Starts New Support Group

Friends of Clarendon House Inc
Presidential Commission Issues Report
Effective Communication Requires Active Listening
Work Begins On Fiscal 2005 Budget
Working to Obtain "Best Practices"
Senate Bill Tackles Mental Health Criminal Justice Issues
Facts About Mental Illness
Calendar
Annual Legislative Breakfast Set for December
About Mental Illness
NAMI-ARLINGTON Housing Committee Activities
THE ARLINGTON VOICE
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Vol. 12, No. 3/4 - Nov /Dec 2003

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Kemp Named Services Board Executive
Services Board Develops Budget
In Memoriam, Jane Jack
Regional Report Urges Retention of Institute Beds
NAMI-Northern VA Developing Fairfax Jail-Diversion Plan
Annual Legislative Breakfast Set for December
Printing and Mailing Costs - HELP!
HCA Again Petitions to Close Arlington-Area Hospitals
County Celebrates Mental Illness Awareness Week
Proclamation Highlights County Goals for Consumers
Miss the Symposium?
Consumers Talk About Living With Mental Illness
"Nothing To Hide" Exhibit

Consultants Review ACSB Operations
Survey Points to Staff Perceptions
Consultants Rate CSB Clinical Operations High
Consultants Recommend Improvements For Service Delivery
Facts About Mental Illness
About Mental Illnesses
News from the Friends of Clarendon House
NAMI-Arlington Committee News
NAMI -Arlington Starts New Support Group
Borderline Personality Disorder Group Formed
Psychiatrists' Release Mental Health Report
Career Expo for People With Disabilities
Calendar
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Vol. 12, No. 5/6 - Jan /Feb 2004

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Service Delivery Tops Services Board's Agenda
Planning Group Incorporates Regional Mental Health Initiatives
Northern Virginia Planning Partnership Vision
Arlington Fills Post of Consumer Advocate/Educator
Production Staff for The Arlington Voice
Planning Continues for Oak Springs Facility
Housing Issues Alert
Warner Administration Official Pushes Tax Reform
NAMI-Arlington Awaits Manager's Budget Plans
Coalition Sets Budget Request for Services
Consumers Advocate for Needed Services
Arlington Lawmakers Set January 5 Hearing
Advocating for State Funding
How to Contact Our Arlington State Lawmakers

NAMI-Northern Virginia Advocates Honored
Institute Director Provides Update on Facility
Annual NAMI-National Convention
Fairfax-Falls Church Services Board Holds Jail Diversion Summit
Printing and Mailing Costs - Help!
Friends of Clarendon House Launch Annual Holiday Fund Drive
Friends of Clarendon House Present Board Members Anti-Stigma Books
Friends of Clarendon House Membership Notice
Borderline Personality Disorder Group Formed
NAMI-Arlington Committee News
NAMI-Arlington Starts New Support Group
Calendar

Vol. 12, No. 7/8 - Mar /Apr 2004

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Proposed Budget Rejects Residential Funding for Severely Disabled
State Budget Battle Focuses on Tax Reform
How to Contact Our County Board Members
Assembly to Act on Olmstead Plan
Board Endorses Policies for New Assisted Living Facility
Thanking Mt. Olivet
Keeping Up With State News
How to Contact Our Arlington State Lawmakers
Medications Unit Focuses on Holistic Approach
Staff Outlines Dual Diagnosis Program
Join the Community Services Board
Workshop Weighs Early Onset Mental Illness in Adolescents
Annual NAMI-National Convention

Thank You For Support
Taste of Arlington Set for May
Production Staff for the Arlington Voice
NAMI-Arlington Committee News
Recognizing an Arlingtonian who Works for Better Community Services
NAMI-Arlington Participates in Police Training
NAMI-Arlington Starts New Support Group
Borderline Personality Disorder Group Formed
Special Report of the Friends of the Clarendon House
Psychiatrists Offer Vision for Mental Health Services
Calendar
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Vol. 13, No. 1/2 - Sept / Oct 2004

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Arlington Prepares for Mental Illness Awareness Week
Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Sets Conference for October 1
NAMI-Arlington Honors Mt. Olivet Church
Arlington CSB Votes Supportive Housing Allocation
Final State Budget Funds OLmstead Initiative
Patrick Hope Chairs Services Board
Many Thanks, Wayne
The Job Avenue Recognizes Employers
Pact Team Staff Describes Program
Family to Family Courses Set for September
Special Report of the Friends of Clarendon House, Inc.
Inspector General Discusses State Office
Institute Holds Special Day for Families

Human Rights Panel Seeks New Member
Mental Health System Needs A Lifeline
Employers and Mental Illness
Join the Services Board
On Recovery: Some Thoughts
Georgetown Conference Focuses on Schizophrenia
Support Offered for Siblings and Adult Children
Support Provided for Borderline Personality Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome Support Group Forming
Calendar
Join NAMI-Northern Virginia
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Vol. 13, No. 3/4 - Nov / Dec 2004

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NAMI Conducts Online Auction
Arlington Hosts Recovery Expert for MIAW Activities
Services Board Sets Budget Priorities
Guidance Offered on MEdicaid Benifits for Jail Inmates
NAMI-Arlington Offers Family Education Course
Medicare Drug Plan May Create Problems for Psychiatirc Meds
VACSB Seeks $96 Million for Mental Health
Annual Legislative Breakfast Set for December
Arlington CSB Seeks Advocates for Ad Hoc Panels
Advocating Effectively
Advocates Urged to Focus on Medicaid
Regional Panel Warns About Reduced Psychiatric Beds
Bill Passed to Divert Ill Individuals From Courts

Is Family to Family For You?
Annual Clarendon House Holiday Party
Laurie Mitchell Center Invites Your Support
Support Mental Health Programs with Holiday Donations
Using the Public Mental Health System: A Family's Experience
Popular Misconceptions About People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Consumers Share Experiences on Recovery
Support Provided for Borderline Personality Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome Support Group Forming
Support Offered for Sibilings & Adult Children
Calendar
Join NAMI-Northern Virginia
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Vol. 13, No. 7/8 - Mar / Apr 2005

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County Gains Affordable Housing Plan for Disabled
Persons
Regional CSBs Act to Ease Psychiatric Bed Crisis
Budget Actions Bypass Mental Health Services
Department Calls for Major Capital Investment in MH/MR Facilities
Housing Tops Favola’s Program List
Arlington Wins Third HUD Grant for Homeless Persons
NAMI-Arlington Sponsors New Support Group
County Sponsors Dual Diagnosis Support Group
Human Services Director Supports TAC Housing Report
Support Provided for Borderline Personality Disorder
Asperger’s Syndrome Support Group

Recognizing an Arlingtonian Who Works for Better Community Service
Special Report of the Friends of Clarendon House, Inc
Families Describe the Importance of Community Facilities
Virginia’s Medicaid Rules Block Support Services
A Role For NAMI-Arlington
TAC Recommends Housing Strategies
Budget Hearing Procedures
How to Contact Our County Board Members
Support Offered for Siblings and Adult Children
Human Rights Panel Seeks New Members
Join The Community Services Board
Calendar

Vol. 13, No. 9/10 - May / Jun 2005

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County Board Joins CSB in Working on Psychiatric Bed Crisis
State Designates Institute as “Center of Excellence”
Commissioner Details Vision for Mental Health Services System
Supportive Affordable Housing Plan Gains Backing
NAMI -Arlington Takes Its Position on TAC Report
Fairfax-Falls Church CSB Seeks Jail Diversion Program
NAMI Seeks Volunteers for National Helpline
Recognizing an Arlingtonian Who Works for Community Services
NAMI -Arlington Sponsors New Support Group
Support Provided for Borderline Personality Disorder
Special Report of The Friends Of Clarendon House, Inc.
CSB Psychiatric Services Answers Queries on Diabetes NAMI Websites

Final Rules Issued for New Medicare Drug Law
Medicaid Important for Mental Health Services
The Ultimate Stigma
Anosognosia – A Critical Factor in Mental Illnesses
Understanding Confidentiality Under 1998 Federal Law
Psychiatrist Describes Paranoia
Join The Community Services Board
Asperger’s Syndrome Support Group
Medical Costs Increase for Medication Noncompliant Patients
Early Alert – Taste of Arlington
Human Rights Panel Seeks New Members
Calendar
Support Offered For Siblings and Adult Children

Vol. 14, No. 7/8 - Mar / Apr 2006

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NAMI-Arlington Advocacy Activities
NAMI-Northern Virginia Speaker Meetings
Support Needed, CSB Mental Health Budget Requests . . . . . pg 1

Coalition Urges Funding for Community Services
Children’s Group Calls for Budget Support
Budget Process Timetable
Advocating for Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 2

School Panel Wants Parents’ Input
Letter Seeks Support for Vocational Services
Reinhard Named to Second Term
Federal Poverty Guidelines
Legislation on IEP Process Deferred to 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 3

Needs of Students with Psychiatric Diagnoses
NAMI-Arlington Needs Your Help and Interest
Importance of Transition Services
Eligibility Requirements for Supportive Housing . . . . . . . . . . pg 4

Many Respond to Annual Friends’Appeal
Night of Our Stars II
Arlington’s Supported Housing Program on Track
NAMI-Virginia Seeks Support Group Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 5

Transitioning Youths to Adulthood
Parents Offer Tips on Transitioning
NAMI-Arlington Sponsors New Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6

Arlingtonians for Better Community Services
NAMI-Arlington Recognition Award Ballot
Siblings – Forgotten Family Members
NAMI Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7

Arlington’s Mental Health Transition Services
Arlington’s Recovery Advocate Seeks Task Force . . . . . . . . . pg 8

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 9

Vol. 14, No. 9/10 - May / Jun 2006

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NAMI-Arlington Advocacy Takes Time Off
NAMI-Arlington Advocacy Activities
NAMI-Northern Virginia Speaker Meetings
Night of Our Stars II
County Board Votes Funds for CSB, Mental Health Services . . pg 1

Many Thanks to Board Members and Advocates
Institute Plans Family Day
Panel Provides Housing Funds for Youths with Mental Illness
NAMI Grades State MH Services; Virginia Doesn’t Pass . . . . . pg 2

Medicare Mandates Continued Coverage of Psychiatric Drugs
Workshop Set on Issues Affecting Children, Teens, Youths with Psychiatric Disorders
Mental Illness Awareness Week
NAMI Websites
Recognizing an Arlingtonian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 3

NAMI-Northern Virginia Holds Initial Provider Course
Board Names Danielle Denenny to Arlington CSB
National Researcher Discusses Drug Study
Agencies Outline Employment Services
Supported Employment Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 4

Clarendon House Friends Offer Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . pg 5

Officials Update Arlington’s Police Training Program
Consumers Support Police Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6

Researchers Discuss Trends in Children’s Disorders
NIMB Offers Bipolar and Depression Research Studies
Add $1.7 Million to FY07 Budget, County Board Urged . .. . . pg 7

NAMI-Arlington Supports CSB Budget Requests
New Hope for Treatment Resistant Depression . . . . . . . . . . pg 8

Citizen’s Guide to Mental Health & Substance Abuse Srvs . pg 9

Childhood Origins of Schizophrenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 10

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 11

Vol. 15, No. 1/2 - Sept / Oct 2006

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NAMI-Arlington Advocacy Activities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
NAMI-Northern Virginia Speaker Meetings
NAMI-Virginia Holds Annual Conference
NAMI-Virginia Sponsors A NAMIWalk

Arlington to Mark Mental Illness Awareness Week - - - - 2
Federal Action Halts Arlington’s Receipt
of LPACAP Funds
County Explains LPACAP Issue
In Memoriam – Bill Broderick

County Board Votes CSB Program Funds - - - - - - - - - 3
Mental Illness Awareness Week
State Funding of MH Services Helps Arlington

Workshop for Parents - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Process Begins for County’s 2008 Budget - - - - - - - - - 5
NAMI-Arlington Honors Three for Advocacy
NIMH Director Foresees “Decade of Discovery”

Importance Shown of Youth Transition Services Need - 6
Recovery Model is Advocacy Meeting Focus
Northern Virginia Plans for Recovery Funds

Clarendon House Clothing Closet Needs Donations - - 7
Virginia Protection/Advocacy Agency
Topic of Discussion
CR’s Gruver Leaves After 26 Years Of Leadership

Beghtol Provides Western State Hospital Update - - - - 8

Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9

Vol. 15, No. 3/4 - Nov/ Dec 2006

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NAMI-Arlington Advocacy Activities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
NAMI-Northern Virginia Speaker Meetings
LPACAP Cuts Affect Mental Health Programs
Next Steps

LPACAP Reductions Affect Major Mental Health Prog. - - - - 2
Coalition Sets Annual Legislative Breakfast
Prog. Focus on “Smart Kids” with Learning Difficulties
Catholic Charities Offer Education Forums

Author Sees Jails as Today’s Mental Health Asylums - - - - - 3
Panel Cites Importance of Family Involvement
Arlington CSB Holds Hearing on School Transition

Psychiatrist Cites Need for Mental Health Checks - - - - - - - - 4
Student Relates Experience with Mental Illness

Regional CSBs Seek State Funding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Printing and Mailing Costs – Help!
And We Call This a “System”

Friends of Clarendon House, Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Friends Win Arlington Foundation Dental Grant
Clarendon House Clothing Closet Needs Donations
NAMI-Arlington Launches Faith Community Initiative
NAMI Seeks Volunteers for National Helpline

NARSAD Reports on Experiment Drug for Depression - - 7
Community Residences Selects New CEO
NAMI-Northern Virginia Membership
NAMI-Arlington Sponsors New Support Group

Support Provided for Borderline Personality Disorder - - 8

Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Vol. 15, No. 7/8 - Mar / Apr 2007

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NAMI-ARLINGTON ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
NAMI-Northern Virginia Speaker Meetings
ARLINGTON HIRES FORENSIC CASE MANAGERS
CELEBRATE NAMI-ARLINGTON’S 15TH BIRTHDAY
BUDGETS: HOW MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAMS FARE

Senate Committee Passes 2007 Parity Bill - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Magistrate Discusses Role with Individuals with Mental Illness
Special Orders Used for Persons with Mental Illness
Arlington Services Board Promotes ‘Housing First’ Concept

Arlington County Begins 2008 Budget Deliberations - - - - - - 3

Be Part of The Process - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - 4
President’s Proposed Budget Squeezes Mental Health Spending
State Lawmakers Add Fiscal 2008 Funds for Mental Health
In Memoriam
School Course Targets Students with Psychiatric Issues

Opinion Clarifies Children’s Comprehensive Services Act - - 5
Staff Reviews Clubhouse Program
Recognizing an Arlingtonian Who Works For Better Services

Forums for the Family - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Healthy Families Celebrations
Join the Community Services Board
Community Foundation Seeks Ideas to Enhance Arlington
Holiday Contributions Support Friends’ Programs

Article Reviews Bipolar Mania - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Workshop Focuses on the ‘Worried Child’
Institute Plans Open House
NAMI-Northern Virginia Membership
Planning Ahead – Is a Pooled Trust a Tool for You?

A Personal Story About Recovery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

THE ARLINGTON VOICE is published bi-monthly for the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Arlington, an affiliate of the Northern Virginia AMI, by Richard and Betsy Greer, 4141 North Henderson Road -- 624, Arlington, VA 22203. The phone number for Betsy Greer is out of service until Fall 2005. Please contact the NAMI-NoVA InfoLine or carolulrich@naminova.org until Betsy returns from a well-deserved summer break.. Comments and articles are happily solicited.