MP Updates

MeckPROMISE Represented on State DHHS Waiver Advisory Committee!

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has convened an advisory committee to provide input and consultation on the implementation and operation of the 1915 b/c Medicaid waivers and LME/MCO operations. This committee is comprised of consumers, providers, CFAC members, DHHS, DMHDDSAS, LME-MCO and DMA staff as appointed by the Secretary. The Director of Mecklenburg's PROMISE is among the appointees and will begin a one year term this month. This will serve as an opportunity to have the peer voice represented and for Mecklenburg's PROMISE to continue our work toward behavioral health system transformation.

Thank You DDR!

Something truly inspiring recently occurred in our community. In response to MeckPROMISE's announcement of a 12 week "You're HIRED!" course, an organization that has no direct affiliation with us, DDR, emailed MeckPROMISE and donated $160 so that we can offer 8 scholarships to students who are serious about employment. Although, at first glance, $160 doesn't seem like a lot of money, to us and to the scholarship winners, it represents an opportunity to move beyond a "patient identity" to one of employee and valued citizen. With this one gesture, you have rekindled hope. Thank you to DDR for making this possible!

"Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away. When I am gone, I hope it can be said of me that I plucked a thistle and planted a flower wherever I thought a flower would grow"--- Anonymous

Surviving, Healing and Thriving!

As many of our friends and supporters know, Mecklenburg's PROMISE went through a very challenging transition within this past year.

I am pleased to announce that we have started the healing process with the assistance of our peers and colleagues who rallied to support us, funders who continue to believe in recovery and the value of our work, and our new parent company, PSI, who came to our aid to make sure that the resources we offer continue to be available in our community. To each of you... your efforts helped us to survive and heal. I am so glad to say that MeckPROMISE is now thriving even stronger than before!

To the MeckPROMISE family, your strength, committment, passion and unending belief in recovery for all, continues to be an inspiration to me and many others. I am honored to be part of this team.

Lastly, to our community, we look forward to continue our role as the local leader in recovery, working together to educate, inspire, employ and inform. Thank you again and be well,

Cherene
Director, Mecklenburg's PROMISE