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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mark Weber
    September 27, 2002 Phone: 301-443-8956

    President's Mental Health Commission To Focus on Housing Issues
    at November Meeting

    President Bush's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health will convene its sixth meeting November 12-14, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. In an effort to hear from a broad national audience, the meeting will be the second held outside of the Washington, DC area. It will focus on issues involving housing for people with mental illness.

    A panel will present various housing programs, including those involving public-private partnerships and those providing supportive services for people with mental illness. The November event also marks the second meeting during which Commissioners will have the opportunity to make site visits to several area mental health programs.

    The Presidential Commission is charged with conducting a comprehensive study of the mental health services delivery system in the United States. The Commission, consisting of 22 members appointed by President Bush, is chaired by Michael F. Hogan, Ph.D., Director, Ohio Department of Mental Health.

    Tuesday, November 12 - SITE VISITS - Media Invited
    9 AM - 12 PM / Sheriff's Twin Towers Correctional Facility, 450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles
    10 AM - 12 PM / MHA Los Angeles-The Village, 456 Elm Street, Los Angeles
    1PM - 3PM / Villages at Cabrillo, 2001 River Ave., Long Beach
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM / Prototypes -Women's Center, 845 East Arrow Highway, Pomona

    Wednesday, November 13 - Commission Meeting
    Location: Le Meridien Hotel, 465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles
    9:30 - 11AM / Panel Presentation, "Housing Opportunities for Persons with Mental Illnesses"
    11AM - 12PM / Public Comment Period.

    Thursday, November 14 - Commission Meeting
    Location: Le Meridien Hotel, 465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles
    9:30 - 10:15AM / Public Comment Period. Slots are available on a first-to-sign-up basis.
    10:15 - 11:45AM / Work Session. Subcommittee Chairs provide updates on status of subcommittee work.

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