National Alliance of Mental Illness of Pinellas County
Admin - June 27th 2024
Who they are?
NAMI Pinellas, a chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, works to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. Founded by families in 1979, they provide education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families. Their goal is to raise awareness, increase access to resources, and build a supportive community where everyone can thrive.
Groups
NAMI support groups are free, quality, peer-led, community based and available in person and/or zoom. Many people struggle with mental health challenges, but help is available. NAMI offers free support groups led by people with similar experiences. These groups provide a safe and welcoming space to connect, share stories, and get support from your community.
Affordable Connectivity Program
Admin - June 12th 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which ran out of funds in May 2024, provided a monthly consumer benefit of $30 to eligible households to afford high-speed internet services. The program was widely popular across the US serving 21 million Americans. There are more than one bill in Congress to save AFC.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Admin - June 12th 2024
This bill increases resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources. Specifically, the bill increases the resource limits from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples. The bill annually adjusts the limits for inflation.
06-06-2024 CAC Minutes at Koenig Center
Admin - June 11th 2024
Summary of CAC Minutes
Summary of Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) meeting held on June 6, 2024. The attendees discussed ways to improve client participation in recovery programs and services provided by Boley Centers. Suggestions included creating a clubhouse for client socialization and using social media or text messaging apps to communicate with clients. The CAC also decided to organize speaking engagements at group homes to inform clients about the CAC’s purpose. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 AM.