Caring. Helping. Mental illness. I MA Caring, Helping, Mental Illness. MESSAGE FROM GAIL KATZ, KADIMA. PRESIDENT KADIMA OFFICERS Gail Katz - President Barbara Eisenberg - Vice President 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* Ann Katz, PhD Brian Kolender, MD D. Michael Kratchman* 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 Kadima has long provided residential treatment and support services to adults with mental illness. Several years ago, the Kadima Youth Initiative was created with a grant by the Jewish Fund, to respond to the obvious need for increased advocacy for children locally and throughout our state. The Youth Initiative has focused on the need for suicide preven- tion programs on college campuses (including the passage of a statu- tory mandate), secured funding for a support and advocacy program for parents of children with emotional disorders, and, most recently, sponsored an all-day conference at Oakland University, entitled "When Mental Illness First Appears: Advocating for our Youth At Risk." The Kadima Youth Initiative is now planning a community wide educational evening about mental illness with the showing of the award winning film "Canvas" on May 15th at 7:00 PM at the Congregation Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel Center, 4200 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. Starring Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden and Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano, "Canvas" explores mental illness through the eyes of a child, as he learns to cope with his mother's schizophrenia and the effect it has on his family. The movie's uplifting and sometimes even humorous tone illustrates how from tragedy springs hope, growth and understanding!! Please come join Kadima for an evening of education about mental illness and how it impacts the family. This event is chaired by Jen Lewis and Melissa Shulman, Kadima board members. Dr. Elliot Luby will join us after the movie to answer your questions about mental illness. There will be an afterglow following the film, sponsored by PROJECT FRIENDSHIP'S POPULARITY GROWS 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 Janette Shallal, L.M.S.W. A.C.S.W. Executive Director Nancy Stein, L.M.S.W. A.C.S.W. Clinical Director The Kadima Youth Initiative is also form- ing a new Kadima Advisory Council on Youth. The purpose of the Council is to assist in identifying and prioritizing direct service projects and public policy issues impor- tant to the children of Oakland County, Gail Katz, President our Detroit Metro Region, and the State of Michigan. The Council is set to meet in February to examine individual advocacy assistance for children in need of appropriate mental health and/or school services, expanded parent support activities, youth awareness projects on mental health, stigma and suicide prevention, increased mental health funding for children, efforts to provide mental health services to children in foster care in Michigan, and collaboration with the legal community on juvenile justice issues. I look forward to sharing with you later on in 2008 the progress this exciting Kadima Advisory Council on Youth has made in helping to turn around the deplorable state of children's mental health services in Michigan. HAVE IT YOUR WAY! You can buy packets of Kadima tribute cards to keep at home for your convenience. When the occasion arises, add your own personal message to the card and then mail it. $10 cards are 5 for $50. $18 cards are 5 for $90. Order yours by calling Ardrena at 248 559 8235 Ext. 119. Or go online to our website: www.kadimacenter.org any time, day or night. - - Do you have talent to share??? 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 the Gail and Robert Katz Youth Services Fund. The evening is co-sponsored by Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Donation $10.00. Please call Paula at Kadima for more information at 248-559-8235 or e- mail her at Kadimapaula@msn.com . Kadima clients thrive when enjoying many activities in the Lois and Milton Y Zussman Activity Center in the lower level of our admin- istration building. We need a few talented volunteers to lead Sing- Alongs, Arts and Crafts activities, Gentle Exercise sessions, Drama activities or other areas that you suggest. Scheduling is flexible. Please call ALEX at 248-559-8235, Extension 117 Project Friendship is an important and wonderful program funded and staffed by NCJW and volunteers for Kadima clients. The volunteers help with the Sunday brunch as well as joining in for field trips. Social contact is an added plus to this popular activity and clients look forward to the many and varied activities planned. The next few programs are: February 17 Bingo March 2 Bowling March 16 Purim March 30 Cranbrook Science Museum April 13 Passover May 4 DIA May 18 Miniature Golf June 1 Zoo June 22 Picnic CONGRATULATIONS TO KADIMA Kadima is proud to announce that, thanks to the very gener- ous support of our donors, we have been able to max out on the matching opportunity offered by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. We were the third organization to raise the maximum allowed ahead of 84 other non-profits still frying to reach the max. This effort to increase our endowment by one addi- tional dollar for every two received in our Operational Endowment Fund gives Kadima a boost as we creep toward reaching our $10 million goal. For further information as to how you can help secure Kadima's future, please call Doris at 248-559-8235, Ext. 118. KADIMA LAUNCHES NEW FAMILY GROUP Kadima is conducting a monthly advocacy/support group for parents of children with behavioral issues related to ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Eating Disorders. Meetings are held at 15999 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield. Parents learn coping skills, advocacy and knowledge about community resources. The program is funded by the Jewish Fund and there is no fee for this service. For information call Lisa Kaufman, 248-559-8235, ext. 104. 13,9 THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2008 I I e~~ Mird I fe.itt trine 11:30 AM- 2:00 PM ZONYA FOCO R.D. BEST SELLING AUTHOR Currently joining Bob Greene (Oprah's Personal Trainer) on the 'Post Life Challenge" Tour and TV HOST For reservations contact: Paula @ 248-559-8235, X 122 or E-mail: KadimaPaula@msn.com !lease join U5/01- Lunch Towriserml RESERVATIONS REQUIRED I TICKETS SSC; EACH OR $270 TABLE OF 6 I ONE RAFFLE TICKET INCLUDED WITH ATTENDANCE See all that is happening and make tributes on line at www.kadimacenter.org . You can also contact us at kadimaplus@msn.com . A14 February 14 • 2008 3N