National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Virginia Media Contest 2013
In 2008, the US
House of Representatives proclaimed July as Bebe Moore Campbell National
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. To raise awareness of mental illness,
prevention, treatment, and research in diverse communities during this month,
the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services -
Office of Cultural and Linguistic Competence and the Statewide Cultural &
Linguistic Competence Steering Committee are promoting a media contest for
minority mental health awareness. Sponsor, participate in or host activities
for a chance to win prizes and be highlighted in various publications. To read
more about Bebe Moore Campbell go to http://tinyurl.com/6rf7dbf
Media Contest Rules:
How to participate: During
the months of July - September, participate in, host, and/or sponsor an
activity or product for youth or adults that promotes awareness of mental
illness prevention, treatment or research in diverse communities (examples:
fair, community service project, radio spot, video, poster, school event etc.).
Share this activity or product through pictures, presentations, or video.
Submit your media electronically
to Cecily Rodriguez via email, mail or Google Docs. This contest is open to
any group and/or organization in the state of Virginia. The deadline to submit media entries is September 30, 2013.
Only media projects portraying mental illness awareness in the areas of
prevention, treatment, recovery, or research in minority and traditionally underserved
communities will be considered. Winning entries are subject to public
distribution. Media submissions will be reviewed and rated in two
categories: Youth activities & Adult activities. Winners & Prizes will
be announced during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), October 7-13, 2013.
The top youth and adult
activities will be selected to receive a prize and will have their media
displayed and recognized throughout the state.
Submit entries to via email,
file sharing or mail:
Cecily Rodriguez, Office of Cultural and Linguistic
Competence
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Services
1220 Bank St. • P. O Box 1797•
Richmond, VA 23218-1797
804.786.5872
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