Upcoming Conferences

Sponsored by MCP Hahnemann University
(For info call: 215-842-4380)

July 25-27, 2001
PA Mental Health/Mental Retardation Conference
Lancaster Resort Hotel
Lancaster, PA

March 20-22, 2002
20th Therapeutic & Psychiatric Rehab Conference
Sheraton Bucks County Hotel
Langhorne, PA

November 28-30, 2001
11th Annual Forensics Conference
Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey
Grantville, PA

April 15-17, 2002
13th Conference on Dual Disorder (MH/DA)
Lancaster Resort Hotel
Lancaster, PA

Staff Highlights

The Friends Connection Welcomes New Staff

A lot has been happening over the past year here at the Friends Connection, and as we continue to grow we welcome new staff to the program. The Friends Connection of Philadelphia welcomes Karim Bey, Walter Gordon, Mike Nelson, Aisha Muhammad, and Nikole Fitzpatrick all as Peer Support Counselors. Additionally, we welcome Celeste Ford as a Program Supervisor.

We also wish a warm welcome to the Montgomery County Friends Connection staff - Carole Holmes, Program Manager; Ted Dawson, Peer Support Counselor and Resource Coordinator; Javier Cintron, Harriet Benson; Angel Ortiz all as Peer Support Counselors; and Lisa Figueroa , Administrative Coordinator.