States' Mental Health Budgets Fall In Recession

In the days following the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, there was close scrutiny of the inadequacies of the nation's mental health system. Worrying that the spotlight has already faded, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a grassroots advocacy group examined recent state budget cuts and found that from 2009-2011, states cut $1.8 billion or about 8 percent, from their total state mental health budgets.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

I am pleased to share with you the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) implementation plan for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). HUD is committed to working with our Federal and community partners to ensure the success of this national response to HIV/AIDS. In addition to the attached summary, I invite you to review HUD’s plan as posted on AIDS.gov.

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South Dallas AIDS Walk

Saturday, March 19, 2011

The Anthony Chisom AIDS Foundation (ACAF) will host its inaugural South Dallas AIDS Walk (SDAW) on Saturday, March 19, 2011which will serve to inspire, rally, and galvanize the community of South Dallas to continue to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and aid those in need. This South Dallas AIDS Walk will offer a variety of groups, nonprofits and businesses an amazing opportunity to make a difference and get your message out to the people that live and work in the Dallas area and abroad that are either infected or impacted by HIV/AIDS.

The Anthony Chisom AIDS Foundation (ACAF) will host its inaugural South Dallas AIDS Walk (SDAW) on Saturday, March 19, 2011. The walk will serve to inspire, rally, and galvanize the community of South Dallas to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and help those in need. Hosted by Dallas’ own Gary with da Tea of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and Phil Wilson, CEO and Founder of The Black AIDS Institute leading as ambassador, the inaugural South Dallas AIDS Walk is bound to create movement to further educate on HIV/AIDS awareness, reduce transmissions, and more importantly eliminate stigmas associated with this dreadful, but preventable disease.

The South Dallas AIDS Walk is an initiative of the Anthony Chisom AIDS Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization established in Dallas with the mission of bringing SUPPORT, HEALTH, & MEDICINE to local HIV/AIDS agencies with clientele located in the Southern sector of Dallas. “We guarantee that you want to be a part of this ground-breaking, historic event,” said, Anthony Chisom, Founder of the Anthony Chisom AIDS Foundation. “We are defiant and determined to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS among the minority populations in Dallas and will continue to aid those that are in need.”

Hosted by Dallas’ own, Gary with da Tea of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and Phil Wilson, CEO and Founder of The Black AIDS Institute leading as ambassador, the inaugural South Dallas AIDS Walk is bound to create movement to further educate on HIV/AIDS awareness, reduce transmissions, and more importantly eliminate stigmas associated with this dreadful, but preventable disease. “This is not just a walk for the cause; it’s a movement to cure”, said Auntjuan Wiley, SDAW Event Chair and Executive Director of the ACAF, who has been working around the clock in effort to gain exposure and excitement about this remarkable opportunity. “Until There’s a Cure” is his motto in making this event successful.

A town hall meeting and workshops will be held on Friday, March 18th at Cornerstone Baptist Church (1819 MLK Blvd, Dallas, TX) Phil Wilson and local leaders will address the community. This event is free and open to the public. Workshops: 12-4pm, Reception: 5-6pm, and Town Hall meeting: 6-8pm.

The South Dallas AIDS Walk will begin at the South Dallas Cultural Center located at 3400 South Fitzhugh Avenue. The route will start on Fitzhugh & Robert B. Cullum Avenue, then down MLK Blvd., past Malcolm X Blvd., to Colonial Avenue, crossing over to Pennsylvania Avenue, then back the South Dallas Cultural Center. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the walk starts at 10:00 AM. Live entertainment and fun activities courtesy of community partners will headline the closing ceremonies. The registration fee is $25/walker, $30/walker with pet, and Free for teenagers 16 and under.

For more information about the South Dallas AIDS Walk or to register, please visit www.southdallasaidswalk.org. Sponsorship, vendor and volunteer opportunities are still available.

What Can Women and Girls Do To Take Action Against HIV/AIDS?

Washington HIV/AIDS Group Spearheads National Partnership to Empower Women and Girls

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Washington, DC – Community Education Group (CEG) is proud to once again serve as the community anchor for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10^th, a program of the Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. HIV/AIDS is a serious public health issue affecting nearly 280,000 women in the United States according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.  As we enter the third decade of HIV in the United States many have forgotten the impact HIV has on American families and communities: we need to do more to stem the tide of infection. This year, CEG developed the theme “It’s Time for Action” for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to reflect the urgent response required to combat this epidemic.  Founder and Executive Director of the CEG, A. Toni Young, developed this collaborative effort with organizations that are based primarily in the 12 jurisdictions targeted by the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) to call for local action and activities to support the implementation of the National AIDS Strategy and the 12 Cities Initiative.

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