Wyoming Self Advocates Advisory Group (WYSAAG)
Bylaws
Proposed 2010 Bylaw Changes
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Spring 2010 Newsletter
Fall 2009 Newsletter
Spring 2009 Newsletter
Winter 2008 Newsletter
Anyone can be a WYSAAG Member. Click here to print the membership application
About WYSAAG
WYSAAG is an active statewide membership organization including Wyoming adults with mental health diagnoses—including those with co-occurring substance abuse diagnoses—and their families. The Wyoming Self-Advocates Advisory Group’s mission is dedicated to advocacy for improving the systems of care.
The organization’s immediate role includes:
· Advocacy for policies and practices that benefit persons with mental illness including co-occurring substance abuse
· Promote prevention and public awareness of recovery models
· Collaborate with other agencies and organizations that promote recovery
· Increase the advocacy expertise of WYSAAG members
· Utilize best practices to develop, educate, and involve WYSAAG members with consideration of cultural issues, differences among the membership, and special needs
· Address the issues that relate to stigma for members
Membership is open to Wyoming individuals with a mental illness or co-occurring diagnosis (including the many who are in recovery) who are willing to contribute to WYSAAG’s mission.
Board
15 people were elected to the 2010-2012 WYSAAG Board:
Lou Dowell—Chairperson
Lori Russell—Vice Chairperson
Davina Reyburn—Secretary/Treasurer
Charlene Sangrey
Dan Thomas
Don Walthall
Dustin Fernandez
Earl Leighan
Jamie Dakis
Justin Grochowsky
Kat Deutsch
Randi Sutphin
Scott Struble
Ted Izzo
Wayne Hudson