Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma sponsors cookout for Destination Dignity Celebration Sept. 15
By Paula Cawthon, Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma
Sep 1, 2005
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Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma (MHMRST) will sponsor their annual Destination Dignity Celebration with a cookout and music on Thursday, September 15, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at MHMRST's facility located at 315 West McLain Street, Sherman.

Everyone who has a mental disability is invited. The event is a great opportunity for the community to better understand the obstacles people with mental disabilities face and the contributions they make to our community. Reservations must be made and can be done by calling 903-957-4865.

"We welcome the opportunity for other citizens to join us in celebrating the successes of persons with mental disabilities. It is through this kind of contact that we come to realize we are all more similar than we are different-individuals seeking self improvement and a satisfying person lifestyle," states Tony Maddox, MHMRST Executive Director.

Destination Dignity is a statewide effort by the Texas Council of Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Inc., a statewide association of the 41 community MHMR centers that offer public services in every county in Texas. Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed September as Destination Dignity Month.

MHMRST serves Grayson, Cooke, and Fannin counties. The center provides a variety of services for people of all ages with mental illness and mental retardation. Those who would like more information about obtaining services can contact:

Grayson Mental Health Center---903-957-4701

Cooke Mental Health Center---940-957-4766

Fannin Mental Health Center---903-957-4751

Child & Adolescent Mental Health---903-957-4820

Mental Retardation Authority Services-903-957-4796

Early Childhood Intervention---903-957-4810

Administration-903-957-4700