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Larry and Linda Drain taking 46,000 signatures to the Governor

11/1/2014

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Governor Haslam says he is not as "optimistic" about a Tennessee Plan as he was 6 weeks ago. I take this to mean the federal government is unlikely to accept any proposed elements of the Tennessee Plan that violate or contradict federal law or regulation. He is not going to be able to write the rules. He is going to have to follow them. If the condition of him fighting for Tenn Care expansion is for it to be an easy fight he is not going to make the fight.

The election has been in the strangest of circumstances the "dead period" (What kind of political system makes it off limits to talk about the most important issue to face for fear someone would have to take a stand on it?) It is now time to define the conversation that will govern the decision on Tenn Care expansion.

The people who would have us vote no on Tenn Care expansion will try to make us believe that a no vote is the only way to save us from a federal menace that will lead us to chaos. In face of all the facts to the contrary that is momentous argument to make but that has never stopped a politician yet.

The voice missing is ours. It is time for Tennessee to be for Tennesseans regardless of their socioeconomic status and for politicians to talk to the people they work for. Share your story and your concerns today. Call your legislator and speak to him today. You will only be heard if you speak.

You are invited to legislative plaza in Nashville on November 10. Linda and I will be having a "Speak to the people" rally. 46000 people have spoke. They have signed a petition urging Governor Haslam to expand Tenn Care and we will deliver that petition. Other people in the coverage gap will be speaking. We hope to see you there about 11am. Please share this post and spread the word.

Thanks a lot.

Larry and Linda

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All 45 Peer Support Centers Survive, Thanks for Raising Your Voices

2/3/2014

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Larry Drain, Legislative Liaison for DBSA Tennessee, published the flowing blog on his Hope Works Community blog site this evening. He is responsible for DBSA Tennessee's advocacy effort beginning with his Nov. 25, 2013 blog to bring attention to the crisis. Larry wrote:
"Now word has come that funding for peer support centers is to be totally stopped. The fate of 45 centers and all the people they serve is uncertain at best. The department has managed to find the smallest possible cut that affects the most possible people."

At Larry's recommendations, DBSA Tennessee became the first statewide consumer organization to take action; first, with a Christmas card to the Governor Campaign and, later, an online petition to urge Governor Haslam to cancel plans to close the centers. Recruiting organizational leadership, Larry was the first to post an "Open Letter to the Governor" from the State Director, DBSA Tennessee.

Additionally, Larry's strong desire to save the peer support centers led him to write numerous blogs, place numerous phone calls, and speak directly to leaders and advocates representing peer service organizations. He can take pleasure in the fact that his efforts were fruitful. And he can be comforted that thousands of the most vulnerable of our brother and sister consumers can enjoy the safe haven of 45 peer support centers in the days to come.

We applaud Larry for his work and perseverance. Thanks, Larry.
Steve

Peer Support lives
February 3, 2014
hopeworkscommunity blog

It was announced tonight in Governor Haslam’s 2014 budget for the state of Tennessee that proposed budget cuts that would have closed all 45 peer support centers in Tennessee has been rescinded and all peer support centers will be fully funded.

Thanks to a governor who listened and to so many who spoke out.

It has been a good night for all of us.

Much to be thankful for. Glad to have some good news to share.

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Make your signature count in 30 seconds

1/16/2014

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The petition for peer centers

by hopeworkscommunity

Please sign and pass it on to as many people as you can. We need signatures.

I’ve started the petition “Governor Bill Haslam: Restore funding to the 45 peer support centers in Tennessee” and need your help to get it off the ground.

Will you take 30 seconds to sign it right now? Here’s the link:

http://www.change.org/petitions/governor-bill-haslam-restore-funding-to-the-45-peer-support-centers-in-tennessee

Here’s why it’s important:

The 45 peer support centers in Tennessee serve an average of 3500 a day. For literally a few dollars a day they provide a safe, positive, supporting and therapeutic environment to their members. They reduce hospitalization 93% for their members. They provide success to many people who have never known it. For many people they are the mental health system. The 4.5 million dollars currently budgeted is a bargain financially, socially and emotionally. Please keep the peer centers in Tennessee

You can sign my petition by clicking here.

Thanks!
Larry Drain

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Larry and Linda Drain taking 46,000 signatures to the Governor

All 45 Peer Support Centers Survive, Thanks for Raising Your Voices

Make your signature count in 30 seconds

The petition for peer centers

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