IMA Caring, Helping, Mental Illness. MESSAGE FROM GAIL KATZ, KADIMA PRESIDENT KADIMA OFFICERS Gail Katz — President Barbara Eisenberg — Vice Presider Richard Ludwig — Vice President Sandi Tamaroff — Vice President Ted Wagner — Vice President Jim Miller — Treasurer Jim Schmidt, Ph.D — Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS Janet Aronoff* Jerome Bookstein Bobbi Gordon Marla Rowe Gorosh, MD Richard Herman* Marla Kaftan Ann Katz, PhD Brian Kolender, MD Sissi Lapides Phyllis Levitt Jennifer Lewis Kenneth A. Nathan* Jo Elyn Nyman Rhoda Raderman* Arlene Redfield Eli Saulson Eugene Schoener, PhD Merle Schwartz* Phyllis Schwartz Dan Serlin Howard Serlin Melissa Shulman Gail Stewart-Berman* Phyllis Strome Lita Zemmol Julie Zussman Lois Zussman Richard Zussman* *Past Presidents HONORARY MEMBERS Bessie Chase — of Blessed Memory Rabbi Solomon Gruskin — of Blessed Memory Gloria Perlmutter-Hecker Elliot Luby, MD Sondra Nathan Melville Richman —of Blessed Memory Bertha Wilson —of Blessed Memory ADVISORY BOARD Michael Anspach Leonard Aronovitz, DO Richard Bernstein Mel Bornstein, MD Sheldon Cohn The Hon. David Gubow Claire Lipten, PhD Lionel Margolick State Rep. Andrew E. Meisner Robert Naftaly Murray Pitt Shari Rogers, PhD Leonard Rosen, MD Albert Sasson Sherry Singer Leo Sklar Jeffrey Sobel Sam Sobel The Hon. Deborah Tyner Rabbi Paul Yedwab Neal Zalenko Marcy Zussman Mental illness has been much in the news lately. Not long ago we were blasted with media reports about the gunman in the Virginia Tech massacre who had a mental health history. Unfortunately the public is often left to conclude that all people with mental illnesses are violent, which of course we at Kadima know is far from the truth. What we can state for sure is that mental illness is highly prevalent. One person in five experiences some form of mental illness, including drug addictions, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders, at some point in their lives. The majority of people with mental illness pose no threat to anyone. The real problem is that there are not enough public mental health programs to meet the needs of this affected population. That's why an agency like Kadima is so vital to our community. The onset of a major mental illness means that someone has experienced an alteration of his or her brain chemistry. People suffering from this illness may experience delusions, hallucinations, extreme mood swings, poor concentration, and impaired functioning. With proper medication, these symptoms can be stabilized, and individuals can lead productive lives in the community. But that community can be a very intimidating place. Mental illness isolates and ostracizes, produces loneliness and despair. It can take away one's independence, one's dignity and sometimes a home, a family, and a reason to live. My goals for Kadima are already being realized. As the parent of a young adult with mental illness, I struggled during my daughter's adoles- cence with no parent support group that could give me guidance and consolation with my problems. I vowed then and there that one day I would change that, and I am so proud to say that today Kadima has expanded its mission to serve families dealing with sons and daughters younger than age 18 who are struggling with mental illness. Kadima, this wonderful mental health agency whose mission is to enhance the quality of lives for individuals and their families affected by psychiatric disabilities, can now help mothers and fathers of elementary, middle and high school kids. We are calling this new division the Kadima Youth Initiative. Kadima now runs a Family Advocacy Support Group for families of children with behavioral issues and emotional disorders. In addi- tions to this support group for young families, the Kadima Youth Initiative Gail Katz President has empowered the Educational Conference committee to work very hard to put together a day of learning and exploration at Oakland University on November 16, 2007, entitled "When Mental Illness First Appears: Advocating For Our Youth At Risk." We hope to attract university students and professors, mental health professionals, families with affected children, and educators to tackle subjects such as the juve- nile justice system, diagnosis and treatment issues affecting our youth, pharmacology updates, advocacy and resources in our public schools for children, suicide identification and prevention, psychotherapy, and advocacy and resources in our community. We hope to accomplish a lot, and I hope to see you all there. Please join us at our exciting Kadima Benefit at the MAX to hear Joshua Nelson and his Kosher Gospel Singers on the evening of September 25th. You can help Kadima's Operational Endowment Grow Thanks to our many donors who have contributed to our Opera- tional Endowments, we are making progress but continue striving to reach our $10 million goal. If you are 70 1/2 or older or know some- one who is, you can help us secure our programs by taking advan- tage of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 which allows individuals age 70' and older to donate money directly from their traditional IRA through their financial institution to a charity such as KADIMA without paying taxes on this gift. Gifts can range from $100 to $100,000 and you only have until the end of 2007 to act on this and help KADIMA.. This is a win-win opportunity for you and for us. Please call Doris @ (248)559-8235 for more information. `0•1 111100 - - Sixth Annual Kadima Golf Classic Success The 2007 Kadima Golf Classic on July 16th was a huge success due to the great weather and the hard work of the Co-Chairs, Eli Saulson and Keith Lewis. Together with the dedicated golf committee the Golf Classic was extremely successful in raising funds for the Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center. ,411.4 ,k' Janette Shallal, L.M.S.W. A.C.S.W. Executive Director KADIMA, Jewish Residential and Support Services for Adults with Mental Illness, along with Oakland University and Havenwyck Hospital are proud to host the following conference: "When Mental llness First Appears: Advocating for Our Youth at Risk" At the Oakland Center Oakland University Friday, November 16, 2007 • 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM. Persons in the fields of mental health, education and law are encouraged to attend, along with parents and community advocates for youth with mental illness. For Conference Registration and Information contact Kadima: Leah Foltyn, 248-559-8235 ext. 123 ti Nancy Stein, L.M.S.W. A.C.S.W. Clinical Director Keith Lewis, left, and Eli Sau!son co-chairs of Kadima's 2007 Golf Classic. or kadimaleah@msn.corn• See all that is happening and make tributes on line at www.kadimacenter.org . You can also contact us at kadimaplus@msn.com . 14 August 16 • 2007 JN