MASSACHUSETTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
A citizen leadership and advocacy training initiative for Consumer/Survivors/Expatients.
The leadership Academy is a training process involving citizenship, advocacy,
leadership, and organizational skills for groups of consumers.
Resulting outcomes of the Leadership Academy training have included an increase
in empowerment and networking, better understanding of the working of systems,
development of individual and organizational skills and an improvement of
leadership skills of individuals and organizations involved in behavioral
health.
GOALS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY:
To train consumers to have an integral role in shaping mental health services
in Massachusetts
To convene a stakeholder committee of key funders and providers who have commitment
to empowerment & recovery
To create support for consumer leaders to develop statewide consensus
Creating consensus: exploring deep enough in our hearts & minds to find where there is agreement
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE........
Learn advocacy skills
Build self confidence
Conduct effective meetings
Communicate with legislators
Implement action plans
Develop cultural competency skills
Work with media
Help create the future
The only limit is your imagination
for more information call:
Suzy Burba
Project Coordinator at M-POWER
98 Magazine Street Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-4111
toll free (877) 769-7693