SDC Participant Learning Community Meeting, November 2009

The second Learning Community meeting for SDC program participants was held on November 18, 2009 at Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Dallas. Sixteen participants were in attendance, along with the SDC advisors and the SDC program director. Guest speakers included Dr. Susan Mendez of Homeward Bound, Joe Powell of the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA), Kinike Bermudez of DBSA, and Ricardo Aguilar of MHA. Topics included alternate treatments, substance abuse, and recovery. Participants were able to give feedback, ask questions, and socialize with other participants. Deli sandwiches, soft drinks, and dessert were enjoyed by all. Special thanks go out to John Dornheim and Green Oaks Hospital for providing lunch and to MHA for providing the meeting space. An SDC Learning Community Holiday meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 and is open to SDC program participants only. See your SDC Advisor for more information.