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December 2005

Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Program Spotlight: Homelessness By current estimates, as many as 700,000 Americans are homeless on any given night (National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, 1999). An estimated one-fourth of these people have serious mental illnesses, and more than one-half have an alcohol and/or drug problem (National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness, 2001). People who are homeless and have mental illnesses need a broad range of services. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) supports programs to assist people with mental illnesses who are homeless in obtaining treatment and other services while making the transition from homelessness. World Aids Day - December 1,2005 World AIDS Day is an annual, worldwide observance to raise public awareness and educate people about the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The focus of this year’s observance is on providing an opportunity for communities, churches, governments, organizations, schools, and individuals to promote the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS. Seasonal Depression Awareness Month - December 2005 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs based on the seasonal changes in sunlight. This annual observance is intended to raise public awareness about the signs and symptoms of seasonal depression and provide resources where individuals can get help.