Join Us!

The Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging provides opportunities for individuals, professionals, consumers, researchers, government and private organizations to improve the availability and quality of mental health and substance abuse services for older Floridians and their families through education, research and increased public awareness. To apply for membership on-line visit: fcomha.fmhi.usf.edu/ or call 813-974-5929.

Coalition Co-Chairs

The Florida Coalition Co-Chairs are Dr. Larry Dupree (phone: 813-974-1964 / fax: 813-974-1968 / dupree@fmhi.usf.edu), and Dr. Marion Becker (phone: 813-974-7188 / fax: 813-974-6469 / becker@fmhi.usf.edu). They welcome your comments and input on the Coalition and its activities.

Speaker's Bureau

The Speaker's Bureau can provide your organization with informal talks, formal lectures and training sessions on a variety of aging and mental health and substance abuse topics. New speakers are needed, especially those who can present to Spanish speaking audiences. Florida Coalition members are encouraged to volunteer for this important project. Contact: Roberto T. Rios (phone: 813-974-4453/toll free phone: 1-888-822-4464).

Comments or Contributions to the Web Page and Newsletter

Send comments and contributions for the Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging Web Page or for the next Newsletter to Dr. Jini M. Hanjian, Department of Aging and Mental Health, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612-3899. Phone: 813-974-5929 / fax: 813-974-1968 / hanjian@fmhi.usf.edu

© 2003, Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health & Aging