“Scattering CJ” – An Online Movie Event & Mental Health Public Policy Discussion

Join the Consumer Council System of Maine & Disability Rights Maine for an online movie screening of “Scattering CJ” which will be followed by a panel discussion on mental health public policy.

This timely documentary tells the powerful story of Hallie Twomey, a grieving mother from Maine, who put a call out on Facebook after losing her elder son CJ to suicide. Her request: To honor her son’s memory and love of travel by scattering his ashes in as many amazing places as possible. The request went viral. A global community formed to scatter CJ’s ashes in thousands of locations worldwide, helping Hallie find the peace and courage to become a powerful voice in the fight against the suicide.

Be part of a broader conversation about the kindness of strangers, breaking down stigmas surrounding suicide and how we can all play a role in supporting mental wellness as well as creating and sustaining good mental health public policy.

The panel will include include legislators, people living with mental health challenges and disability organizations:
Representative Colleen Madigan

Kim Moody: Executive Director, Disability Rights Maine

Randy Morrison: Director of Peer Services, Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Kelly Staples: Person with lived experience

 with special attendance by:

Hallie Twomey, CJ’s mother

Connor Twomey, CJ’s brother

You can view the movie trailer on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/820729432117852

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Date

Jan 25 2021
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Time

5:00 am - 7:00 pm
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