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2017
5 POWERFUL I M PAC T S YO U HELPED US TO AC H I E V E I N F Y 2 0 17 THE LEGACY OF ONE.
Belle Dusseault Hambacher, was only 33 years old when she unexpectedly passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition on December 23, 2016. She was a devoted MHA volunteer and donor from 2008-2015 and part of the MHA family. Belle understood the vital importance of reducing the stigma associated with mental health concerns. The lives she touched will be her legacy.
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39th Statewide Annual Legislative Breakfast
400
Attendees
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Start Strong to Stay Strong: Early Intervention Makes Cents
Two “Linking with Legislators” events Linking with Legislators is a new MHA-hosted event encouraging dialogue between constituents in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties and their elected officials. Representative Carla D. Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) and Senator Jeff Jackson (D-Mecklenburg) were our first two guests!
Highlighting Child Mental Health
Legislative panel of 18 NC General Assembly members included: Rep. Cunningham Sen. McKissick Rep. Insko
Rep. Murphy
Sen. Foushee
Sen. Woodard
762
Mental health advocates in AIMWell, MHA’s grassroots network
32
Attendees
100% reporting
increased knowledge of mental health policies
73 73
More than 2016
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