Monthly Archives: January 2009

Scenes from the Mental Health Trenches

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Dr. Paul Schoenberg

Let me start by saying that “trenches” is probably a poor choice of words. This isn’t a war we fight, nor are suffering in spirit and body as that word might imply. But dear reader, I do want you to … Continue reading →

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Global Financial Crisis doesn’t mean we need to follow!

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Nelson Burns

As the financial investment reports hit our mailboxes in January and the media pumps out the specifics of our “Global Financial Crisis” to millions of viewers, non-profit organizations begin to brace for the worst. Non-profit fundraising isn’t the most pleasant … Continue reading →

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A Letter from a Consumer to Governor Ted Strickland about Proposed Mental Health Budget Cuts

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Meghan Urbon

Honorable Governor Strickland, Governor of the State of Ohio, As both a consumer with a chronic mental illness, and a long-time member of the Coleman Professional Service’s Board of Trustees, I have a unique perspective of what a disaster your … Continue reading →

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Data Solutions Company Increases Funding for Behavioral Health Programs

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Meghan Urbon

Coleman Data Solutions is a nonprofit enterprise under Coleman Professional Services.  A percentage of each dollar generated through the sale of their services helps to fund Behavioral Health programs in five counties in North East Ohio.  We are seeking organizations with … Continue reading →

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CBS Evening News displays Coleman’s Mental Health Vocational Program in Canton

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Meghan Urbon

(CBS) While unemployment for the overall population is running at 6.7 percent, for people coping with psychiatric difficulties, it reaches 90 percent. For those struggling with both, there’s a special program that not only dramatically lowers unemployment, but also fosters self-respect, … Continue reading →

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