PARAMOUNT STUDIOS – HOLLYWOOD, – ISSUE 6 – AUGUST 24, 2011

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SAMHSA Special Recognition Award RON BARBER

SAMHSA Special Recognition Award TUCSON MAYOR BOB WALKUP AND BETH WALKUP

A CELEBRATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND RECOVERY FROM TRAUMA

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD JACKI McKINNEY WELCOME TO THE 2011 VOICE AWARDS

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. A VOICE FOR Department of Health and Human Services and our partners welcome you to the 2011 Voice Awards. The Voice Awards recognize the outstanding efforts by consumer/peer leaders and the TRAUMA AWARENESS entertainment industry to increase public understanding and acceptance of individuals with mental and substance use disorders. The 2011 Voice Awards highlight healing and recovery from traumatic As our Nation reflects on tragic events that have shaped us as a country and a community experiences. While trauma is common and widespread, it is often unrecognized (September 11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Tucson shooting), tonight’s Voice Awards program is and may take years for those who are affected to understand the impact of spotlighting that—in the face of trauma and adversity—we are resilient and do recover. We are trauma in their lives. A person’s response to an external event can overwhelm an fortunate tonight to have with us several individuals who exemplify this spirit of resiliency and individual’s ability to cope. When the impact of traumatic events is unaddressed, recovery: Ron Barber, Representative Gabrielle Giffords’ Tucson District Director, and Tucson’s Mayor the resulting trauma can manifest into long-term behavioral health consequences and Mrs. Robert E. Walkup. We are honoring them for their heroic efforts to heal their community in that affect individuals, friends, and families. the wake of the traumatic events earlier this year. Traumatic experiences can be dehumanizing, shocking, or terrifying, We are also pleased to honor seven individuals who live with mental illnesses and addictions. singular or multiple compounding events over time, and often include They demonstrate that recovery is real and inspire others to champion this issue in their own betrayal of a trusted person or institution and a loss of safety. communities. Trauma impacts one’s spirituality and relationships with self, others, The outstanding work of all the honorees help to build supportive, caring, and welcoming communities, and environment, often resulting in recurring feelings of communities that promote social inclusion. Such attributes must be present in every community to shame, guilt, rage, isolation, and disconnection. ensure the recovery of the more than 50 million Americans who live with mental and substance use Trauma can result from public or community trauma, such as natural disorders. Our wish tonight is that you will be inspired to continue to work with us to achieve a better disasters, war, or terrorism, and from interpersonal violence or abuse, such life for individuals living with behavioral health problems in our communities and in our Nation. as physical, sexual, and institutional abuse, neglect, domestic violence, Over the last 6 years, the Voice Awards program and its partners have had the privilege of bestowing or intergenerational trauma that induce powerlessness, fear, recurrent 34 consumer awards, 62 entertainment production awards, and 12 Special Recognition/Lifetime hopelessness, and a constant state of alert. The range of trauma is vast— Achievement awards at our gala ceremony. Partner participation as well as attendance has grown and the effects can be lasting and profound. each year, signaling that the Voice Awards purpose and SAMHSA’s messages—Behavioral Health is Traumatic childhood experiences place survivors at much higher risk for Essential to Health • Prevention Works • Treatment is Effective • People Recover—are resonating mental health, physical health, social, and health risk behavior problems, here in Hollywood and around the country. as well as self-injury and further abuse. We offer special appreciation to those program partners who have helped make tonight’s celebration Recognizing and acknowledging past trauma can help survivors begin possible and to all of you here for your talent, your achievements, your courage, and your support to healing for themselves and those they love. The healing process can help give a voice to individuals with mental and substance use disorders. rebuild one’s ability to trust, regulate strong emotions, and recognize and We look forward to a wonderful evening! avoid key triggers that can cause a survivor to relive the trauma. Storylines that discuss trauma openly and honestly can help viewers recognize their own painful pasts. For more information on how you can incorporate issues Sincerely, related to trauma into your own television or film productions, please contact SAMHSA’s Chris Marshall at [email protected] or 240–276–1947.

Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. Administrator Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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THOSE WHO MAKE 7 P.M. A DIFFERENCE FOR WELCOME BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Host Introduction The Voice Awards honor consumer/peer leaders who have been instrumental in PETER KRAUSE raising awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and promoting the social inclusion of individuals with behavioral health problems across the Nation. Through their exemplary leadership and advocacy, they Opening Remarks demonstrate that recovery is real and that individuals with behavioral health H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM problems are valuable contributing members of their schools, workplaces, and PROGRAM/AGENDA communities. Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The awards also recognize television and film writers and producers who have given a voice to individuals with behavioral health problems by incorporating U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of these individuals into their scripts, programs, and productions. These dedicated, insightful, and influential 7:15 P.M. professionals have helped change how TV and film viewers understand and AWARDS PRESENTATION accept individuals with behavioral health problems. Productions that emphasize the positive journey of recovery are especially important in educating the public about mental and substance use disorders. Entertainment The Voice Awards are sponsored by the Lifetime Achievement U.S. Department of Health and Human Consumer/Peer Leadership Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Young Adult Leadership Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (www.samhsa. SAMHSA Special Recognition gov). The awards are part of the Campaign for Social Inclusion, a multi-year public service AFTER-PARTY CELEBRATION advertising program of SAMHSA and the Ad Council to promote understanding and support for young adults and others with The views expressed during this event do not necessarily represent the views, policies, behavioral health problems. and positions of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Above: 2010 Voice Awards Hosts LOUIS GOSSETT, JR. and HECTOR ELIZONDO

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SAMHSA HOST

PETER KRAUSE H. WESTLEY CLARK, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Peter Krause is a Screen Actors Guild Award-winning film and television actor and film producer, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration perhaps best known for his lead roles as Nate Fisher on “Six Feet Under,” Adam Braverman on “,” and Casey McCall on “.” Dr. H. Westley Clark, leads the agency’s national effort to provide effective and accessible Mr. Krause first started acting at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, Minnesota. After treatment to all Americans with addictive disorders. Dr. Clark was the former chief of the graduation, he moved to City and completed the prestigious Master Associated Substance Abuse Programs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Fine Arts acting program. In , Mr. Krause landed a role on ’s comedy (DVAMC) in San Francisco, CA, and a former associate clinical professor in the Department of television show, “Carol & Company.” Psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). In addition to his duties at the DVAMC, Dr. Clark served as a senior program consultant to The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Krause portrayed the character Casey McCall on ABC’s highly praised Substance Abuse Policy Program, and was a co-investigator on a number of the National Institute comedy “Sports Night,” created by . He starred in the critically acclaimed HBO drama on Drug Abuse-funded research grants in conjunction with UCSF. series “Six Feet Under” from 2001 to 2005. During that time, he received seven award nominations, including three Emmy™ nominations and two Golden Globe™ nominations, for his portrayal of director Nate Fisher. Thanks are due to leaders in the SAMHSA Office of Consumer Affairs and Office of In 2009, Mr. Krause was cast as Adam Braverman in NBC’s comedy-drama “Parenthood.” A 2010 and Communications who have been the architects of the Voice Awards since its inception: 2011 Voice Award winner, “Parenthood” begins its third season in September.

MARK A. WEBER, Director, Office of Communications PAOLO DEL VECCHIO, M.S.W., Director, Office of Consumer Affairs CHRIS MARSHALL, Consumer Affairs Specialist, Office of Consumer Affairs CARLTON SPEIGHT, Consumer Affairs Specialist, Office of Consumer Affairs

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GREY’S ANATOMY

RECOVERY COMES IN SHADES OF GREY

Gary Clark (Michael O’Neill), the man who blames Dr. () for his wife’s death, arrives at Grace Hospital with the intention of killing Derek, Dr. Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), and Dr. (James Pickens, Jr.). His shooting rampage at GREY’S ANATOMY the hospital leaves 11 people dead, including Season 6, Episodes 23–24 LAYING DOWN THE LAW FOR RECOVERY Sanctuary, Death and All His Friends himself, and several injured. In the aftermath, the doctors try to move on, despite dealing Season 7, Episodes 1–3, 6–7, and 11 with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress With You I’m Born Again, Shock to the System, After Chunhua (Irene Keng) is assaulted, she is devastated to learn that her attacker, Carl, is being Superfreak, These Arms of Mine, That’s Me Trying, disorder. granted transactional immunity because of information he has about another case. Jenna (Brittany Disarm Snow) stops by Chunhua’s apartment and relates her own encounter with a “friendly” uncle at age 7. Dr. () has the hardest WRITERS: Austin Guzman, William Harper, She knows that talking to people helps and tries to draw Chunhua out of her shell. time dealing with the effects of the shooting, , Krista Vernoff, Mark Wilding and after struggling to perform her surgeries, Later that night, Adam (Nathan Corddry) visits Chunhua and is glad to find that she is happy to see him. PRODUCERS: Jenna Bans, Betsy Beers, Debora she resigns from the hospital. Bound together Cahn, Tammy Ann Casper, Zoanne Clack, Rob Corn, She talks to him about what she’s feeling. by friendship, the doctors help each other Karin Gleason, Mark Gordon, , Linda heal and confront the challenges they face as Klein, Stacy McKee, Tony Phelan, Jeff Rafner, Joan HARRY’S LAW WRITER: David Kelley individuals and as a hospital after the tragedy. Rater, Shonda Rhimes, Lisa Taylor, Chris Van Dusen, Krista Vernoff, Mark Wilding Season 1, Episode 4 PRODUCERS: Christopher Ambrose, Lawrence Broch, Tommy Burns, Wheels of Justice Bill D’Elia, Susan Dickes, David E. Kelley, Mike Listo, Billy Redner TELEVISION

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PARTNERSPOTLIGHT American Academy of Physician Assistants www.aapa.org The Ad Council www.adcouncil.org Founded in 1968, the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the national professional society for physician assistants. It represents a profession of more than 75,000 clinically practicing The Ad Council is a nonprofit organization with a rich history of marshalling volunteer talent from the PAs across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the majority advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced of the U.S. territories, and within the uniformed services. AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of literally thousands of public service advertising campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues the profession and the patients PAs serve. AAPA works to ensure the professional growth, personal of the day, the Ad Council has effected, and continues to effect, tremendous positive change by raising excellence, and recognition of physician assistants. It also works to enhance their ability to improve the awareness, inspiring action, and saving lives. quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered health care.

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HADDON CREATES EVERYDAY MIRACLES OF RECOVERY

ATHENA treatment providers, and legislators to advocate HADDON is the Director for the rights of individuals in recovery. Most of Everyday Miracles, a peer recently, she organized local efforts to support recovery support center changes to the State criminal background hosted by Spectrum Health checks law to make it easier for ex-offenders to Systems in downtown secure employment. Worcester, MA. Considered an exemplary peer leader, Ms. Haddon is the heart and soul of the recovery center, which serves more than 3,500 diverse members in recovery from alcohol and/or illicit private practice drug addiction. She has worked there since 2008, and is revered by members for her ability FOR RECOVERY, PRIVATE PRACTICE to listen, guide, motivate, and problem-solve. RESILIENCE IS KING Season 4, Episodes 7–11 and 13 Because she is completely non-judgmental, Dr. Charlotte King (KaDee Strickland) is raped and women with trauma histories who do not readily Did You Hear What Happened to accept help actually approach her for help. beaten in her office at the hospital. In the aftermath, Charlotte King?, What Happens Next, she at first refuses to report the crime to the police, Can’t Find My Way Back Home, Just Ms. Haddon’s leadership has created an submit evidence via a rape kit, and discuss the incident Lose It, If You Don’t Know Me By inclusive atmosphere at the center where Ms. Haddon shares her personal recovery with anyone. Her friends’ and husband’s offers of help Now, Blind Love individuals with trauma histories and behavioral openly, particularly with women who face a and advice are met with sharp rebuke. As she has WRITERS: Steve Blackman, Jennifer health problems feel safe, welcomed, and cycle of drug use, prostitution/sexual abuse, and some time to heal and deal with what happened, she Cecil, Fred Einesman, Elizabeth accepted. Her impact in the community is incarceration, including working with women gradually softens, taking small steps toward accepting Klaviter, Zahir McGhee, Shonda equally powerful. She was instrumental in charged with prostitution-related crimes as part help, therapy, and hope. Rhimes, Craig Turk organizing the Worcester Cares About Recovery of the Developing Alternatives for Women Now PRODUCERS: Betsy Beers, Steve Walk & Celebration, which brought together (DAWN) program. This past spring, Ms. Haddon When through a bizarre coincidence the rapist is Blackman, Jennifer Cecil, Fred more than 2,000 community members, completed a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse admitted to the hospital, Charlotte, following the advice Einesman, Ayanna Floyd, Sanford of her friend Naomi (Audra McDonald), confronts him, Golden, Mark Gordon, Ann Kindberg, individuals in recovery, and families for an Counselor (LADAC) program, preparing her for Barbie Kligman, Sheila R. Lawrence, event to celebrate National Recovery Month. future clinical work with individuals who have letting him know that he has no power over her and Scott Printz, Shonda Rhimes, She regularly works with community leaders, trauma histories. that she forgives him. This enables her to release her Mark Tinker, Craig Turk, Hans van anger, move on, and embrace those she loves. Doornewaard, Karen Wyscarver

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American Counseling Association American Psychiatric Foundation www.counseling.org www.psychfoundation.org

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a nonprofit, professional, and educational The American Psychiatric Foundation (APF) is the philanthropic and educational arm of the organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. American Psychiatric Association. With a mission to advance public understanding of mental ACA is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various illnesses, APF promotes awareness of mental illnesses, the effectiveness of treatment, the practice settings. With more than 46,000 members, ACA’s mission is to enhance the quality of life importance of early intervention and access to care, and the need for high quality services in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling and treatment through a combination of grants, programs, research funding, and awards. profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human With a patient- and family-centered approach, APF’s work reaches businesses, schools, and dignity and diversity. community organizations that are committed to educating the public about mental illnesses.

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AMANDA GREGORY as a for children and their families, as well as 22-year-old woman, is a SAMHSA’s National Workgroup to Address wonderful image of how the Needs of Children and Youth Who Are life experiences can be LGBTQI2-S (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, transformed into growth Questioning, Intersex, or Two-Spirit) and their and strength. She has families. shared her experiences with others through her Ms. Gregory overwhelming efforts to improve youth-serving currently serves systems, support and empower young people as the vice to welcome wellness into their lives, and president of provide a voice for young people on the local, Youth M.O.V.E. State, and national levels. She is an example (Motivating of a young person who has overcome many Others Through life-altering experiences while faced with Voices of Experience) National Inc., a youth-led ADVERTISING FOR SUPPORT AND RESILIENCE depression and loss. national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive As Sally (), the 8-year-old daughter of Don (John Hamm) and Betty As a consumer of mental health services at 14 growth and development by uniting individuals Draper (), approaches adolescence and is forced to confront the death years old, Ms. Gregory became involved in a who have lived experience in various systems, of her grandfather and parents’ divorce, her relationship with her mother becomes SAMHSA-funded Children’s System of Care in including mental health, juvenile justice, more strained and emotionally abusive. To help Sally, the Drapers take her to Glenn County, CA. She then began her healing education, and child welfare. meet with a child psychologist and work through her issues. The child psychologist process through individual counseling and found reinforces for both Sally and her mother, who is dealing with the trauma of a difficult her voice through spoken-word poetry, thanks Ms. Gregory is a certified Emotional Freedom childhood, that it is OK to seek help and talk to someone. By the end of the season, to her involvement with the Transition Aged Technique (EFT) practitioner working in the Sally is doing better in school and at home. Youth Center. healing community. She is a recognized youth leader in her community supporting young Ms. Gregory advocates for youth on SAMHSA’s people in the mental health, juvenile justice, Council on Collaboration and Coordination and child welfare systems. She continues to Season 4 • Episodes 5 and 12 The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, Blowing Smoke (CCC), which assists communities of all kinds make a positive and authentic difference in the in transforming the mental health system lives of many. WRITERS: André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Erin Levy PRODUCERS: Jonathan Abrahams, Lisa Albert, Scott Hornbacher, Keith Huff, André Jacquemetton, Maria YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD Jacquemetton, Janet Leahy, Blake McCormick, Dwayne L. Shattuck, Dahvi Waller,

PARTNERSPOTLIGHT PARTNERSPOTLIGHT American Psychological Association www.apa.org American Psychiatric Nurses Association www.apna.org The American Psychological Association (APA) in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a resource for psychiatric mental health professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world’s largest nursing. A professional organization with 7,000 members, it is committed to the specialty practice association of psychologists. APA’s membership includes more than 154,000 researchers, of psychiatric mental health nursing, health, and wellness promotion through identification of educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems, and the care and treatment of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial, and Canadian provincial associations, APA persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA was recently named one of American Chronicle’s Top works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting health, 10 Industry Associations in Nursing. education, and human welfare.

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RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA IS NO BIG EASY SOLDIERING ON AFTER TRAUMA Facing the horrors of war and loss of friends, PFC Robert Leckie (James While rebuilding their families and post-Katrina , and Antoine (Wendell Badge Dale), Sgt. John Basilone communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Pierce), Janette (Kim Dickens), and Davis (Steve (Jon Seda), PFC Eugene Sledge Katrina, characters—including musicians, chefs, Zahn) seek comfort in family, friends, and even (Joseph Mazzello), and their fellow Mardi Gras Indians, and other New Orleans strangers in the months following the storm. After Marines experience depression, residents—face the ramifications of the trauma returning to find his home severely damaged paranoia, psychotic breaks, and substance use issues as they suffered due to the loss of their lives, homes, and his Mardi Gras Indian tribe scattered, “Big battle the Japanese in very foreign environments during World and culture. Chief” Albert Lambreaux (Clarke Peters) moves War II. To help him deal with these traumatic experiences, Leckie into the neighborhood bar, continues to create is sent away to speak with a psychologist before being able to Each character copes with a different aspect his elaborate costumes, and brings the other return to the battlefield, and other Marines provide support and of this public tragedy. New Orleans bar owner members of his tribe, as well as his son Delmond encouragement to those having a difficult time. Even when the LaDonna (Khandi Alexander) and her family (Rob Brown), back to the city to play mass. deal with the search for and ultimately loss of fighting is over, the struggles continue. Upon returning home, a brother who dies a few days after the storm. TREME Sledge breaks down while on a trip with his father, who Long-time resident and college professor comforts Sledge after he acknowledges that he can no longer fire Creighton (John Goodman) and his family WRITERS: Anthony Bourdain, Lolis Eric Elie, David a gun due to his experiences during the war. battle his depression and post-traumatic Mills, , George Pelecanos, Tom Piazza, , James Yoshimura stress disorder, which in the end, leads him to THE PACIFIC complete suicide, leaving his wife and daughter PRODUCERS: Anthony Hemingway, Joe Incaprera, Nina Kostroff-Noble, Jessica Levin, David Mills, Eric WRITERS: Laurence Andries, Michelle Ashford, Robert Leckie, Bruce C. grieving. Sonny (Michiel Huisman) turns to Overmyer, Laura A. Schweigman, David Simon, McKenna, Robert Schenkkan, Eugene Sledge, Chuck Tatum substance use to deal with the challenges of Carolyn Strauss, Karen L. Thorson PRODUCERS: Michelle Ashford, Jonathan Brytus, Gary Goetzman, , Jennifer Jackson, Gene Kelly, Todd London, Cherylanne Martin, Bruce C. McKenna, April Nocifora, George Pelecanos, TELEVISION Kirk Saduski, Robert Schenkkan, Steve Shareshian, Miura Smith, , Tony To, Timothy Van Patten, Graham Yost

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Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors An Alliance of Television & PARTNERSPOTLIGHT New Media Content Creators www.caucus.org The Creative Coalition www.thecreativecoalition.org The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors (The Caucus) is the television industry’s only coalition of the creative talents that bear primary responsibility for the origination of television programs. Founded in 1974, The Caucus protects and actively promotes the artistic, intellectual, The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan, social and public advocacy and economic rights of producers, writers, and directors and provides a forum for the best and organization of the arts entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by prominent figures in the brightest creative talent in Hollywood to network together as the ”creative conscience” of the creative community, The Creative Coalition educates and mobilizes leaders in the arts the television industry. The Caucus also supports new producers, writers, and directors through community on issues of public importance, specifically in the areas of First Amendment rights, The Caucus Foundation Student Grants. arts advocacy, and public education. Actors Tim Daly and Dana Delany serve as co-presidents.

12 • 2011 VOICE AWARDS 2011 VOICE AWARDS • 13 CONSUMER/PEER LEADERSHIP AWARD PEER SUPPORT TAKES CENTER STAGE Emma (Jayma Mays) is a high school counselor who is very MONTALVÁN’S VALOR effective at giving others advice, but she is experiencing SPREADS MESSAGE OF HOPE her own challenges. Emma spends much of her work and home life cleaning, disinfecting, and keeping her surroundings perfectly tidy. The situation has become serious enough that her recent marriage is ending. Her Following an honorable discharge from active friend and sometimes boyfriend, Will (Matthew Morrison), duty, he sought treatment and slowly began his sees her in room wiping every grape in her recovery journey. In the process, he became lunch. He sits down and helps her wash them, while one of the pioneers and premier advocates for having a conversation about how he will always support providing service dogs to veterans suffering her, but that he also thinks she would benefit from from PTSD, after he received his own service getting some help. dog, “Tuesday.” In fact, it was due to Captain Montalván’s efforts that the first bill that Meanwhile, the club members are learning Senator Al Franken of Minnesota introduced to embrace what makes them different, and with was to make service dogs more available for encouragement from Emma and Will, they’ve planned disabled service members and veterans. a big number set to Lady Gaga’s hit “Born This Way.” They plan to claim their differences by naming them on Captain Montalván’s story has been profiled the t-shirts they’ll wear during the next performance. in numerous media outlets, including The Will is disappointed when he realizes that Emma named Wall Street Journal, CNN, CBS, and a National “ginger”—for her red hair—as her difference. He has a Geographic Documentary “And Man Created serious talk with Emma, and she finally sees a mental Dog.” His book “Until Tuesday: A Wounded health professional who helps her understand and accept Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved her problems. Later, as the group begins their tribute on Him,” was an instant New York Times bestseller. stage, the members finally show off their t-shirts. One LUIS CARLOS of the last to reveal is Emma. Everyone is pleased and MONTALVÁN, a former U.S. Army Through his own powerful journey of healing, supportive when they see that it reads “OCD.” Captain, completed more than 17 years of he has raised public awareness of the issues military service with two combat tours in Iraq, facing thousands of veterans who suffer in for which he was awarded the Purple Heart, silence from combat-related mental and TELEVISION two Bronze Stars, and an Army Commendation psychological trauma. He has shed light on Medal for Valor. Upon returning from Iraq, his a topic that is little understood and rarely real battle began. After his second tour, Captain discussed—invisible disabilities. In addition, his WRITERS: , Montalván was diagnosed with post-traumatic advocacy on behalf of providing service dogs GLEE PRODUCERS: Ian Brennan, Bradley Buecker, Dante Di Loreto, stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of his to veterans has opened the door for others to Season 2, Episodes 17–18 Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin, , Mary Robinson, A Night of Neglect, Born This Way Kenneth J. Silverstein, Zachary Woodlee exposure to numerous traumatic experiences. receive similar support and has offered hope Additionally, he sustained physical injuries. to many.

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Mental Health Media Partnership PARTNERSPOTLIGHT The Mental Health Media Partnership (MHMP) works with the entertainment industry to Mental Health America promote accuracy and understanding of mental health issues. MHMP has partnered with the www.mentalhealthamerica.net Writers Guild of America to host educational events for TV and film writers; partnered with film production companies like Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Films and Focus Features to co-host special Mental Health America (MHA) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting screenings and panel discussions; worked with Univision Network on the network’s Enteraté mental health, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness through health initiative; and served as consultants in the area of mental health for several TV programs advocacy, education, and research. With over a century of service and more than 300 affiliates and films, including “ER,” “Without a Trace,” “Cold Case,” “CSI Miami,” “Law & Order,” “Boston nationwide, MHA represents a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness Legal,” “,” “Medical Investigation,” “24,” and “Crossing Jordan,” among for the health and well-being of the nation—every day and in times of crisis. many others.

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HEALING BECOMES THE AGENDA FOR TUCSON LEADERS

Over the past 40 years, Administrator and State Director for the RON BARBER Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities. has held management In 2007, he was appointed by newly elected positions in community- Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to be her based organizations Congressional District Director. and State and local governments. He has Mr. Barber was standing beside Congresswoman served on numerous Giffords when they were both shot on January A BRAVE APPROACH TO PARENTING boards including the ARC of Pima County, 8 in Tucson. Since the shooting, he established the Pima Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding, and the Governor’s Council on Developmental which is initiating an anti-bullying program As Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) Braverman face the challenges of raising a Disabilities. in public schools and a community-wide son with Asperger’s Syndrome, they continue to discover their son Max’s (Max Burkholder) unique educational campaign to increase awareness of spirit, as well as his courage and determination. Through patience, compassion, and unconditional During his public service career Mr. Barber has mental illness symptoms and treatment services love, Max’s parents learn to not only accept their son as he is, but also embrace his individuality— been the Director of Headstart and Regional and reduce stigma. finding ways to nurture and encourage his potential and development.

PARENTHOOD WRITERS: Tyler Bensinger, Bridget Carpenter, Becky Hartman Edwards, Kerry Ehrin, Jeff Greenstein, David A native Iowan,ROBERT E. WALKUP is in his third term as Hudgins, , Jan Oxenberg, Sarah Watson mayor of Tucson. During his tenure, he has made important contributions PRODUCERS: Neal Ahern Jr., Becky Hartman to the city’s transportation, economic, and environmental progress. Edwards, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, David Hudgins, Believing that mayors can play a key role in reducing health care costs, Jason Katims, Dylan K. Massin, David Nevins, Devin Rich, Lauren Schmidt, Lawrence Trilling, Patrick Ward, Mayor Walkup initiated the Healthy Tucson Initiative locally and the Sarah Watson Global Alliance for Community Wellness internationally, which commits mayors and city governments to partner with local health care leaders to demonstrate healthy lifestyles and support prevention programs in order to improve the city’s quality of life. TELEVISION A native of Nebraska, BETH WALKUP has taught high school and worked as a social worker in a children’s orphanage. In the nonprofit field, she has worked in space science, third world development, music urban land use, food distribution, and children’s museums. As a family member of individuals with addictions, mental illness, and learning difficulties, Ms. Walkup has focused heavily on serving in these areas, and is one of the founders of Meth Free Alliance in Tucson. PARTNERSPOTLIGHT Following the January 8 tragedy in Tucson, Bob and Beth Walkup have focused on healing their National Alliance on Mental Illness community, making sure residents understand that Tucson remains a great community, even as www.nami.org they mourn those who were that day. In the days that followed the shooting, Walkup proposed NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization a “civility accord,” which calls for people to treat each other with dignity and respect, and with dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates understanding and compassion and generosity. They have stepped up their involvement in the fields for access to services, treatment, supports, and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising of civility and mental illness on a national level, reaching out to mayors across the country to ensure awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. that those in our communities with mental or addictive problems are getting help early.

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HOPE IS THE WORD CAIN SHARES STORY OF HEALING AND HOPE ON THE STREET TONIER CAIN’S story serves as an inspiration not only to all those who live with Thomas Napper’s empathetic but tough-minded mental disorders, but also the general public. Over the past 7 years, Ms. Cain documentary invites us into a part of Los Angeles has traveled nationally and internationally to speak about her experiences that many choose to ignore—downtown’s with the criminal justice system, social services, and behavioral health and Skid Row. As we meet the distressed area’s trauma treatment agencies. In telling her story, she clearly demonstrates residents, including a former Olympic runner, the importance of coordinated treatment for individuals with mental and a transgendered punk rocker, and an eccentric substance abuse disorders, trauma, and criminal justice system involvement. animal lover and her devoted companion, their She makes it clear that recovery is possible for anyone, no matter what remarkable stories paint a multifaceted portrait obstacles they have encountered. Despite her years of abuse, Ms. Cain has managed to maintain of life on the streets. There are undeniable hope and has strived to build a better life for herself and her daughter. problems—mental illness and addiction are Ms. Cain’s life story is one of extraordinary abuse, neglect, and despair, resulting in years of common themes—but there is also hope and a hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness. With 83 arrests and 66 convictions, psychiatric surprising sense of community. hospitalizations, and substance abuse treatment, not to mention years living on the streets, Ms. Passionate, polemic, and generous in spirit, “Lost Cain excelled after someone finally asked, “What happened to you?” rather than “What’s wrong Angels” finds a unique vitality to life on Skid Row with you?” Addressing the cause rather than the symptoms enabled her amazing spirit to shine. and a stirring humanity in those who call it home. Today, Ms. Cain shares her message of hope at professional conferences and works with consumers and staff in psychiatric, correctional, and LOST ANGELS homeless facilities. Her advocacy work has underscored the importance of including consumers in all aspects of behavioral health treatment WRITER: Christine Triano (Narration) systems, and her work has made a significant change in the way services PRODUCERS: Gary Foster, Karen E. Gilbert, Tyler are provided. She is featured in the documentary film “Behind Closed Hubby, John Klos, Susan Klos, Agi Orsi, Cecy Rangel, Doors” and the newly released “Healing Neen.” Her mantra “Where there Joe Wright is breath…there is hope” inspires and encourages both those receiving and providing support. Her journey to recovery is nothing short of remarkable; her message of hope is enlightening and profound.

PARTNERSPOTLIGHT PARTNERSPOTLIGHT National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors National Association of Social Workers www.nacbhdd.org www.socialworkers.org The National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD) is the only national voice for county and local behavioral health and developmental The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization disability authorities. Through education, policy analysis, and advocacy, NACBHDD brings of professional social workers in the world. Founded in 1955, NASW works to enhance the the unique perspective of its members to Congress and the Executive Branch. It promotes professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional national policies that recognize and support the critical role counties play in caringfor standards for the field, and to advance sound social policies. The NASW Foundation is a 501(c) people affected by mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities. NACBHDD is (3) organization created to support the Association’s educational and charitable initiatives also an active partner in efforts to improve access to funding for public agencies that serve serving the profession, the practitioner, and the public. The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the most vulnerable in communities, while advocating for quality in behavioral health and the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the advancement of social developmental disability services. work policy and practice.

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When Janice Murray first saw her newborn son, Chris, in the spring of 1960, the whites of his eyes were bright PAT GOING scarlet—a sure sign of oxygen deprivation. When he RISSER has been a tireless and effective advocate for mental health BEYOND THE turned 4 and still wasn’t talking or developing normally, consumers for more than 25 years, and a human rights activist for most of his a wide array of medical “experts” told Janice that Chris’ life. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1973, he successfully raised a family and ART OF prospects were bleak. Virtually all of them concluded continued to work. In 1980, he was hospitalized following his first serious suicide that he was never going to talk, and their solution to attempt and subsequently had more than 20 hospitalizations over the next few GETTING BY the daunting challenge that Janice faced was brutally years. He worked hard and with good peer support, over the next several years, unanimous—put him in an institution. Janice refused to he recovered. consider giving up on reaching her son. During his recovery, Risser worked as an intensive case manager with people identified as homeless “Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon” is the story of Chris’ journey with mental illness and as a therapist at a locked inpatient unit. He tried to change the system from the darkness of brain damage, coupled with what from within, but felt that he could have a greater impact working outside the system. He traveled was eventually diagnosed as autism, to the light that to Colorado and started more than 40 peer support self-help groups. He eventually brought them is his life today—as a happy, independent, and fulfilled together as the first statewide consumer network. person, as well as an acclaimed artist. It is also the As Risser’s involvements grew, so did his national reputation as a leader of strength and integrity. story of a mother’s enduring love and her fierce, primal He worked in California as director of a patients’ rights program and county self-help network determination to ensure that her silent, isolated, and organization. Using his experience and expertise, he designed peer training that incorporated his seemingly aloof little boy reached the potential she was own vision of trauma-informed care as well as many of the basic core concepts of advocacy. convinced he had. Risser is a past president of the National Finally, the film is the story of tragedy and triumph in Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy one American family. Chris’ grandfather and father both (NARPA) and is a leading advocate for building had bipolar disorder—proud individuals who stubbornly coalitions in the cross-disability movement. He refused to seek help for an illness that caused devastating has served on the board of Witness Justice and damage for both men and their families. Against all provided leadership on addressing gaps in our odds, Chris not only survived, but ultimately thrived—an systems that survivors experience and how best to inspiring and shining example of the wonder and power advocate for positive change. He has championed of the human spirit. the cause of trauma survivors on local, State, and DAD’S IN HEAVEN WITH NIXON national levels for almost 30 years. PRODUCERS: Jefferson Miller, James Witker

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PARTNERSPOTLIGHT PARTNERSPOTLIGHT National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare National Association of State Mental www.thenationalcouncil.org Health Program Directors www.nasmhpd.org The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) is the unifying voice of America’s behavioral health organizations. Together with its 1,950 member organizations, The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is a private the National Council serves the nation’s most vulnerable citizens—more than 6 million adults nonprofit that represents the $36.7 billion public mental health system serving 6.4 million and children with mental illnesses and addiction disorders. The National Council is committed people annually in all 50 states, 4 territories, and the District of Columbia. NASMHPD perceives to providing comprehensive, high-quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery and mental health as essential to overall health and advocates for services that are recovery- inclusion in all aspects of community life. The National Council advocates for policies that ensure oriented, person- and family-centered, and trauma-informed, in order for people with serious that people who are ill can access comprehensive health care services, and offers state-of-the- mental illnesses to live long and healthy lives. science education and practice improvement resources so that services are efficient and effective.

20 • 2011 VOICE AWARDS 2011 VOICE AWARDS • 21 between 40 and 50 invited presentations per DOCUMENTARY year for audiences ranging from active duty leaders to health care providers to veterans and community support groups. She describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a “cumulative, exhausting, ongoing, repetitive injury” that is exacerbated by the feeling of isolation that often accompanies it. In her words, “a sense that, since it will never REALLY be okay to admit how much it hurts, that it will be a long battle. That feeling, and that feeling alone, is the reason that gatherings and celebrations like this one today are so very, very, KRAFT SALUTES important. So that someday we can say for sure RESILIENCE AND COURAGE that none of our combat veterans will ever feel alone again.” HEIDI She has shared her experiences with 179 KRAFT earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology different audiences reaching almost 27,000 HEALING THE INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR from the University of California - San Diego people, including deployed active duty School of Medicine and completed an internship audiences in , Kuwait, Germany, Civil war doctors called it hysteria, melancholia, and insanity. During the First World War it was in medical psychology at Duke University Medical , and Cuba. known as shell-shock. By World War II, it became combat fatigue. Today, it is clinically known Center. She joined the Navy during her internship as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a crippling anxiety that results from exposure to life- and served 9 years on active duty, as both a flight Dr. Kraft’s honest and caring connection has threatening situations such as combat. and clinical psychologist. In February 2004, she encouraged those with PTSD to seek help and deployed to Iraq for 7 months with a Marine engage in their recovery. Her advocacy has With suicide rates among active military servicemen and veterans currently on the rise, the HBO Corps surgical company when her twins were 15 impacted sailors, Marines, caregivers, and special “Wartorn 1861–2010” brings urgent attention to the invisible wounds of war. Drawing months old. Her book, “Rule Number Two,” is a leaders alike to overcome the stigma associated on personal stories of American soldiers whose lives and psyches were torn apart by the horrors memoir of that experience. with mental health challenges and begin their of battle and PTSD, the documentary chronicles the lingering effects of combat stress and post- own recovery journeys. traumatic stress on military personnel and their families throughout American history, from the In the book, Dr. Kraft shares stories of war Civil War through today’s conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. and trauma, including the trauma that affects the caregivers in harm’s way alongside their patients. Since leaving active duty in 2005, Dr. WARTORN 1861–2010 Kraft has worked as a consultant for the U.S. PRODUCERS: Jon Alpert, , Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Sheila Nevins,Matthew O’Neill, Sierra Navy and Marine Corps’ Combat Stress Control Pettengill, Alexandra E. Ryan, Caroline Waterlow programs. In that capacity, she has provided

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PARTNERSPOTLIGHT PARTNERSPOTLIGHT Project Return Peer Support Network www.prpsn.org RTI International www.rti.org Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) is one of Los Angeles County’s premiere nonprofit organizations run by and for people with mental illness. As its core purpose, PRPSN RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes and is dedicated to demonstrates that self-help is a valuable part of recovery from mental illness. It promotes improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. RTI’s staff of more than wellness, personal growth, and self-determination for people who have experienced mental 2,800 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than illness by providing social opportunities, education, and community involvement. PRPSN 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys offers peer-to-peer support to help individuals reach their personal goals, such as living and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, independently, going to school, getting a job, having friends, and enjoying life in the community. energy, environment, laboratory testing, and chemical analysis.

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This film continues the story of the rebirth of the Big Easy, begun in He’s here to save Walter’s life. Spike Lee’s epic, Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentary “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.” Alongside the city’s storied ability to celebrate life with unmatchable ebullience, Lee documents the successes and failures in the ongoing efforts to restore housing, health care, education, economic growth, and law and order to a battered but unbowed community. “If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise” visits Houston, where an estimated 150,000 New Orleans evacuees remain. The film also looks at other areas along the Gulf, including Gulfport and Biloxi, MS, where rebuilding has progressed more quickly. In addition, it assesses the impact of the more recent BP Gulf Coast oil spill and captures the reaction of area residents. More than 300 people share their stories in “If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise,” including former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin, historian Douglas Brinkley, FILM activist actors Brad Pitt and , Houston Mayor Anisse Parker, and community organizer Tanya Harris. In addition, long- time New Orleans residents, whose compelling testimonies FOSTERING COURAGE AND FAMILY SUPPORT were a key part of “When the Levees Broke,” provide updates on Directed by and starring two-time Academy Award winner their lives. , “The Beaver” is an emotional story about a man THE BEAVER on a journey to rediscover his family and restart his life. WRITER: Kyle Killen IF GOD IS WILLING AND DA CREEK DON’T RISE Overwhelmed with his own demons, Walter Black (Mel PRODUCERS: Dianne Dreyer, Gibson), once a successful toy executive and family man, PRODUCERS: Jacqueline Glover, Spike Lee, Sheila Nevins, Steve Golin, Keith Redmon, Samuel D. Pollard, Butch Robinson struggles with major depression. No matter what he tries, Ann Ruark Walter can’t seem to get himself back on track until a beaver hand puppet enters his life. DOCUMENTARY

PARTNERSPOTLIGHT PARTNERSPOTLIGHT Writers Guild of America, West Talk Therapy TV www.wga.org www.talktherapytv.org The Writers Guild of America, West is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures, Talk Therapy Television, Inc., or Talk Therapy TV, is a private, not-for-profit organization that television, radio, and Internet programming, including news and documentaries. Founded in produces and broadcasts weekly television programming dedicated to promoting behavioral 1933, the Guild negotiates and administers contracts that protect the creative and economic health awareness, treatment, and recovery. Additionally, Talk Therapy TV promotes creative rights of its members. It is involved in a wide range of programs that advance the interests and innovative ideas that generate public dialogue and discussion and reduce thestigma of writers and is active in public policy and legislative matters on the local, national, and associated with these disorders. international levels.

24 • 2011 VOICE AWARDS 2011 VOICE AWARDS • 25 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

IT’SKIND OF A FUNNY

REAL FRIENDSHIP IS NO LAUGHING MATTER Directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, and adapted MCKINNEY CHAMPIONS TRAUMA AWARENESS from Ned Vizzini’s 2006 novel of the same name, “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” is a comedy-drama set in Brooklyn, N.Y. JACKI M cKINNEY is a survivor of early childhood abuse who experienced co-occurring mental It’s 5 a.m. on a Sunday. Craig Gilner (Keir Gilchrist) is health and substance abuse disorders, homelessness, and interactions with the criminal justice bicycling up to the entrance of a mental health clinic; system—experiences that have affected her family for three generations. For 21 years, she has this bright 16-year-old is stressed out from the demands been a vital force in the consumer/peer movement, particularly advocating for people of color and of being a teenager. Before his parents ( women’s issues, and has been referred to as the “co-founder of trauma awareness in America.” and Jim Gaffigan) and younger sister are even awake, Craig checks himself into Argenon Hospital and is In 1990 she was hired as the director of a consumer case management program at admitted by a psychiatrist. But the youth wing is Philadelphia’s “Project Share.” The study, comparing the efforts of professional case managers and temporarily closed—so he finds himself stuck in the consumer case managers in providing services and supports to patients leaving Pennsylvania’s adult wing. mental hospitals, concluded that both were equally effective. One of the patients, Bobby (Zach Galifianakis), soon Ms. McKinney co-founded the National People of Color Consumer Survivor Network, and has led becomes both Craig’s mentor and protégé. Craig is also the advocacy charge for persons from diverse backgrounds. She coordinated the first People of quickly drawn to another 16-year-old displaced to the Color Conference at “Alternatives,” the national consumer summit, and served as a lead voice adult wing, the sensitive Noelle (Emma Roberts), who for the SAMHSA-funded, 5-year grant looking at women, trauma, co-occurring disorders, and just might make him forget his longtime unrequited violence. Additionally, she organized and directed a peer training and advocacy collaborative as part crush Nia (Zoë Kravitz). With a minimum 5 days’ stay of that study. imposed on him by the adult wing’s staff psychiatrist, Dr. Eden Minerva (Viola Davis), Craig is sustained by She is the founding member of the Trauma Knowledge Utilization Project, a culturally diverse friendships on both the inside and the outside as he group of women consumer leaders who educate, train, and advocate for other consumer families learns more about life, love, and the pressures of and peers. She also coordinated and organized the groundbreaking trauma survivors’ “Trauma growing up. Champion’s Day” at the Dare to Act Conference in 2004. Ms. McKinney has received many awards, citations, and IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY honors, her most recent being an honorary Ph.D. for trauma WRITERS: Anna Boden (Screenplay), Ryan Fleck work with returning homeless, female veterans. She serves (Screenplay), Ned Vizzini (Novel) on the boards of National Mental Health America and : Patrick Baker, Ben Browning, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Michael Maher, Kevin Misher, Peter Rawlinson, Jeremy Kipp Walker Ms. McKinney has traveled across the country with her stories of healing and helping, demonstrating to people at conferences, workshops, and trainings that recovery is real FILM and possible.

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FRIENDSHIP THAT’S FIT FOR A KING A KNOCKOUT STORY OF RECOVERY Directed by Academy Award-winner Tom Hooper and based on the true story of King Directed by David O. Russell and based on a true story, “” is about two brothers who, George VI, “The King’s Speech” follows the royal monarch’s quest to find his voice. After against all the odds, come together to train for an historic title bout that has the power to reunite the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication their fractured family and give their hard-luck town what it’s been waiting for—pride. of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (), who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, assumes the crown. With his country on the brink of Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg) is a struggling boxer long overshadowed by his older brother and war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (), arranges for her trainer, Dicky (Christian Bale), a local legend battling his own demons and using drugs to cope. Their husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). explosive relationship threatens to take them both down, but the bond of blood may offer a chance for redemption. After a rough , the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government, and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio address that inspires his THE FIGHTER people and unites them in battle. WRITERS: Keith Dorrington (Story), Eric Johnson (Screenplay Story), Scott Silver (Screenplay), Paul Tamasy (Screenplay/Story) PRODUCERS: Darren Aronofsky, Dorothy Aufiero, Keith Dorrington, Ken Halsband, David Hoberman, Eric Johnson, Ryan THE KING’S SPEECH Kavanaugh, Todd Lieberman, Paul Tamasy, Tucker Tooley, Leslie WRITER: David Seidler (Screenplay) Varrelman, Mark Wahlberg, Jeff G. Waxman, Bob Weinstein, PRODUCERS: Paul Brett, Iain Canning, Charles Dorfman, Simon Egan, Mark Foligno, Peter Heslop, Phil Hope, Geoffrey Rush, Lisbeth Savill, Emile Sherman, Deepak Sikka, Tim Smith, Gareth Unwin, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein FILM

28 • 2011 VOICE AWARDS 2011 VOICE AWARDS • 29 The Ad Council is proud to celebrate the 2011 Voice Awards with SAMHSA and all of our fellow program partners who have been instrumental in raising awareness and understanding of behavioral health issues and promoting the social inclusion of people with behavioral health problems.

Congratulations to all of the 2011 Voice Awards winners. Thank you for making a difference.

To learn about the Ad Council and the Campaign for Social Inclusion, formerly the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, visit www.AdCouncil.org and www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov. Transforming healTh care is a big job. We should know. We’re doing it every day.

Physician assistants are a vital part of America’s health care team.

Every day, more than 75,000 physician assistants (PAs) extend the promise of better health care to more Americans, especially those most in need. As the population grows and ages and the health care system changes, well-trained, highly skilled PAs will be even more essential to providing high-quality health care that’s also cost effective. It’s a big job, but one we’re ready for. In fact, we’re already doing it.

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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Champions of Recovery PANEL OF JUDGES

HOLLYWOOD SHINES IN SUPPORT OF We congratulate this year's THE AWARDS JUDGING PROCESS recipients of the 2011 Voice Awards. The Voice Awards wants to say a special “thank you” to this year’s entertainment industry panel of judges. These individuals lent their time, talent, and expertise to the judging process, and their participation represents a strong commitment in engaging www.apna.org writers and producers to give a voice to individuals with behavioral health problems.

Neal Baer, M.D., Television writer and executive producer Byron Balasco, Television writer and executive producer Andy Comeau, Actor Mike Farrell, Actor and film producer Emily Gerson Saines, Film executive producer Nancy Goodman, Vice President, Program Standards and Compliance, NBC Universal Joseph Greco, Film writer, producer, and director Jonathan Green, Television writer and producer Dan Levine, Television writer and executive producer Karen Maser, Television writer and producer Max Mayer, Film writer and director Gabe Miller, Television writer and producer Joe Pichirallo, Film executive producer Teresa Quevedo, News anchor, Univision Victoria Riskin, Television writer and executive producer Leslie Urdang, Film producer Sonay Washington, Television writer Roger Wolfson, Television writer and story editor Randall Zisk, Television executive producer and director

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NOMINEES

Of the consumer/peer leaders nominated this year, each has played a vital role in raising both awareness and

understanding of mental and substance use disorders and promoting the social inclusion of individuals with

behavioral health problems. Through their leadership and advocacy, they have demonstrated that recovery is

real and that individuals with behavioral health problems are valuable, contributing members of their schools,

workplaces, and communities. We would like to recognize the following outstanding nominees, who have

agreed to be acknowledged in this program:

Paul Acker • Cheryl Alvarez • Joe J. Arts • Kathryn Ayotte • Marian Bacon • Carla E. Beck • Diane Leonard Beck • Norina E. Bentzel • John Black • Susan Blauner • Timothy L. Bracey • Heidi Bryan • Bob Carolla • Kim Carpenter • Meghan Caughey • Arlen Chaleff • Bud Clayman • Trisha Cloyd • Candace Cole-McCrea • Allen Conover • Dan Craig • Rita M. Cronise • Mary Alice Do • Lea Edgecomb • Jonathan P. Edwards • Support • Education • Advocacy Beth Filson • Lisbeth Fry • David L. Fuller • Robert M. Gilmore, Sr. • Andy Goldenson • Jack S. Goldstein • Gretchen Grappone • Jim Hajny • Lloyd J. Hale II • Michael Halligan • Nechelle Harris • Marcia Hawthorne • NAMI congratulates the entertainment professionals and advocates who Justin Idleburg • Regina L. Johnson • Trenese Johnson • Clarence Jordan • Toni Jordan • Howard Josepher • Steven Kossor • Helga Luest • Mary Lyons • Kim and Marissa Manlove • Tuesday Marler • Chris Martin raise public awareness about mental illness and the promise of recovery. • Robert D. Martin • T. Michael McLemore • James Moorhead • Veronica Morris • Sam Nagy • Brandon Nevi • Pascha Nierenhausen • Ron Otto • Victoria M. Soler Pérez • Eddie Perhonitch • Georgina Roy • Rita Sanders • Roseann Schmidt • Novella Scott • Judith N. Shaw • Jody Silver • Sharon L. Smith • Becky Sterling • Todd M. Taylor • Tracey Thompson • Howard D. Trachtman • Betts Tully • Canzada Twyman • Carolyn Unnever • Veronica B. Vale • Henry Willey • Charles Bernard Willis • Rocio Del Milagro Woody www.nami.org HelpLine: 1 (800) 950-NAMI

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HONORABLE MENTIONS

OUTSTANDING NOMINATED PRODUCTIONS MADE FOR A DIFFICULT SELECTION PROCESS The National Association of County Behavioral Health and Approximately 200 television, film, and documentary productions were nominated for a 2011 Voice Developmental Disabilities Directors is proud to be a Award. All were carefully reviewed and selected through two extensive rounds of judging. We are unable to present all of the nominees with a Voice Award, but want to recognize the following Partner in the 2011 Voice Awards. productions whose writers and producers portrayed individuals with behavioral health problems in a dignified, respectful, and accurate manner. The writers and producers of these productions are acknowledged tonight with an honorable mention. Congratulations to all the 2011 Award Winners!

NACBHDD is the only voice for county and local behavioral health and developmental disability authorities in the Nation’s Capital! TELEVISION FILM

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JUDGES CRITICAL TO AWARDS PROCESS

The behind-the-scenes stars of tonight’s show are the 2011 Voice Awards judges. A first group of judges included entertainment industry professionals, consumer/peer leaders in recovery from mental and substance use disorders, and advocacy organizations, as well as representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other Voice Awards program partners. They worked collectively to review approximately 200 productions that were nominated this year. Their participation is essential in helping us honor the achievements and progress of the entertainment industry in portraying individuals with behavioral health problems in a dignified, respectful, and accurate manner.

A second group of judges comprised of consumer/peer leaders and advocates, as well as representatives from HHS and communications professionals, reviewed 180 consumer/peer leader nominations. Their feedback identified those individuals whose accomplishments and leadership in promoting the social inclusion of individuals with behavioral health problems and the real possibility of recovery made a difference in their communities and beyond.

We greatly appreciate our judges’ contributions to the Voice Awards and hope you will join us in saying a heartfelt “thank you” for their participation and support.

Eric Arauz, Arauz Inspirational Enterprises • Marian Bacon, Memphis Center for Independent Living • Letty Ballard, Florida Department of Children and Families • Katie Bess, National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors • Mary Blake, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration • Luana Bossolo, American Psychological Association • Bob Carolla, National Alliance on Mental Illness • Cathy Cave, Unlimited Mindfulness Consulting • Stephanie Chambers, National Association of Social Workers • Rebecca Cohen, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services • Mary Ellen Copeland, Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery • Rebecca Daniel-Burke, American Counseling Association • Mark Davis, Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association • Meena Dayak, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare • Blanca DeLeon, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health • Elizabeth Edgar, National Alliance on Mental Illness • Rhonda Elsey-Jones, Light the Healing Touch • Joan Esnayra, Psychiatric Service Dog Society • Kim Finch-Kareem, Florida Department of Children and Families • Maryanne Frangules, Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery • Howard Glassroth, American Academy of Physician Assistants • Stephen Gumbley, New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center • Cara Hansen, Mental Health America of Wisconsin • Steve Harrington, National Association of Peer Specialists • Thomas Hicks, Helping Other People through Empowerment • Anisha Imhoff-Kerr, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association • Stephen Kiosk, STAR Center • Ann Kirkwood, Idaho State University • Craig Love, Westat • Herminio Maldonado, Pathways to Housing • Jennifer Matthis, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law • Keris Myrick, Project Return Peer Support Network • Tim O’Leary, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health • James McNulty • Joy Nollenberg, The Joy Project • Robert Glover, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors • Rebecca Palpant, The Carter Center Mental Health Program • America Paredes, Mental Health America • Joe Powell, Association of Persons Affected by Addiction • Carla Rabinowitz, NYC Mental Health Film Festival • Gayathri Ramprasad, ASHA International • Clint Rayner, Florida Department of Children and Families • Jeffrey Ryan, The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida • Cheryl S. Sharp, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare • Angela Sivak, National Alliance on Mental Illness • Effie Smith, Consumer Action Network • Alysa Solomon, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health • Eduardo Vega, Mental Health Association of San Francisco • Muffy Walker, International Bipolar Foundation • Stephanie Welch, California Mental Health Directors Association • Sharon Wise, The House of Sharon

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What do you do if your friend is dealing with behavioral health problems?

STEP UP AND SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched the Campaign for Social Inclusion (CSI), formerly the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, to promote the acceptance, dignity, and social inclusion of individuals with behavioral health problems. The CSI has several components that increase accurate understanding and awareness of behavioral health challenges, such as social isolation and discrimination, and reduce barriers to recovery and wellness. The components include a technical assistance center (the ADS Center, which can be found at www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov), the Voice Awards program, and a national public service Project Return Peer Support Network announcement (PSA) campaign. The What a Difference a Friend Makes campaign (www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov) is CSI’s PSA “Taking charge together” component, and its objective is to encourage, educate, and inspire young adults aged 18 to 25 to support their friends who are experiencing behavioral health problems. The prevalence of serious mental health conditions in this age group is the highest of any group, and yet these individuals have the lowest rate of help-seeking behaviors. The group has a high potential to minimize future Project Return Peer Support Network, Los Angeles’ disability and achieve recovery if social acceptance is broadened. The PSA component of the CSI— which includes television, radio, print, and interactive elements—educates young adults on what premier peer-run organization, is proud to be a sponsor of they can do to support their friends’ recovery. the 2011 Voice Awards consumer leadership dinner. While the CSI continues to target this age group, it has expanded its audience to reach specific cultural groups, including Hispanic-American, African-American, Chinese-American, and Native 2011 Voice Awards Winners - You Rock!! American populations. In order to effectively reach these groups, the Ad Council, in collaboration Thank you for your dedication to recovery! with SAMHSA, has created culturally targeted PSAs that drive to specific microsites that provide resources and tools to support friends and loved ones experiencing a behavioral health problem. In addition, the Ad Council and SAMHSA are currently partnering with community-based organizations www.prpsn.org for each campaign to distribute, support, and enhance the CSI materials through social marketing The Warm Line and grassroots strategies such as on-the-ground outreach, community-based efforts, behavioral health education, and social inclusion activities. English: (888) 448-9777 To find out more about the What a Difference a Friend Makes campaign and to access tools to help Spanish: (888) 448-4055 support a friend who is living with a behavioral health challenge and in the recovery process, visit www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov.

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42 • 2011 VOICE AWARDS 2011 VOICE AWARDS • 43 Congratulations to The Writers Guild of America, West, tonight’s winners! congratulates the winners of the Your dedication and leadership make a significant difference in the lives of others by helping to promote 2011 Voice Awards understanding, support, and social inclusion for individuals with behavioral health problems and the real possibility of recovery. The Guild salutes the TV and film writers and all winners who have helped give a dignified voice A special thanks as well to those who have to those who face behavioral health issues. shone a light on the experience of trauma, healing, and recovery; successfully advocated for the rights of trauma survivors; and promoted the importance of trauma-informed care. The WGAW is proud to be a program partner of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Connect with SAMHSA online and join the conversation about behavioral health issues. Learn more and find resources on our Web site: http://www.samhsa.gov

Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/samhsa Follow us on : http://twitter.com/samhsagov Watch us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SAMHSA View us on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhsa Visit the ADS Center Read our Blog: http://blog.samhsa.gov SAMHSA’s Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity, and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health (ADS Center) enhances acceptance and social inclusion by ensuring that people with mental health problems can live full, productive lives within communities without fear of prejudice and discrimination. The ADS Center provides information and assistance to develop successful efforts to counteract prejudice and discrimination and promote social inclusion. Learn more at promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov.

Take the Pledge for Wellness People with mental and substance use disorders die decades earlier than the general population. SAMHSA, in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health, created the 10x10 Wellness Campaign to promote wellness and motivate action to decrease the early death rate for people with mental and substance use disorders by 10 years in 10 years. Mark your calendar for National Wellness Week— September 19–25, 2011! Join us at 10x10.samhsa.gov.

44 • 2011 VOICE AWARDS 2011 VOICE AWARDS • 45 SAMHSA’S EIGHT STRATEGIC INITIATIVES The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. SAMHSA, in collaboration with other Federal THE VOICE AWARDS AND SAMHSA OFFER agencies, States, Tribes, local organizations, and individuals, including consumers and the recovery community, has demonstrated again and again in research and practice that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people THEIR APPRECIATION TO: recover from mental and substance use disorders. Behavioral health is an essential part of health service systems and community-wide strategies that work to improve health status and lower costs for families, businesses, and governments. Through continued improvement in the delivery and financing of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services, SAMHSA—with its partners—can advance and protect the Nation’s health. In order to PROJECT RETURN PEER SUPPORT NETWORK achieve this goal, SAMHSA has identified eight strategic initiatives to focus the Agency’s work on improving lives for hosting the Consumer/Peer Leader Recognition Dinner and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. These initiatives address how SAMHSA will maximize its resources in an environment that promises improvements in the Nation’s behavioral health care system over the next few and to the years as a result of a variety of forces—most notably the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. The eight initiatives are described below. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTORS 1. PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE 5. HEALTH REFORM for hosting the Program Partners’ Luncheon. AND MENTAL ILLNESS Increasing access to appropriate high-quality Creating communities where individuals, prevention, treatment, and recovery services; The support of these outstanding organizations has provided unique families, schools, faith-based organizations, and reducing disparities that currently exist opportunities for outreach and networking among those of common workplaces take action to promote emotional between the availability of services for mental cause in promoting behavioral health for all Americans. health and reduce the likelihood of mental and substance use disorders compared with illness, substance abuse, including tobacco, the availability of services for other medical and suicide. This initiative will include a focus conditions; and supporting integrated, on the Nation’s high-risk youth, youth in Tribal coordinated care, especially for people with communities, and military families. behavioral health and other co-occurring health conditions such as HIV/AIDS. 2. TRAUMA AND JUSTICE Reducing the pervasive, harmful, and costly health 6. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY impact of violence and trauma by integrating Ensuring that the behavioral health system, trauma-informed approaches throughout including States, community providers, and peer health, behavioral health, and related systems and prevention specialists, fully participates with and addressing the behavioral health needs of the general health care delivery system in the people involved in or at risk of involvement in the adoption of health information technology and criminal and juvenile justice systems. interoperable electronic health records. SPECIAL THANKS ARE ALSO DUE TO: 3. MILITARY FAMILIES 7. DATA, OUTCOMES, AND QUALITY Supporting America’s service men and women— Realizing an integrated data strategy and a active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and national framework for quality improvement in veteran alike—together with their families and behavioral health care that will inform policy, BARBARA LURIE communities by leading efforts to ensure that measure program impact, and lead to improved Mental Health Media Partnership needed behavioral health services are accessible quality of services and outcomes for individuals, and that outcomes are positive. families, and communities.

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SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability, capacity, and effectiveness of the Nation’s substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and mental health service delivery systems.