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News–week of March 8, 2010

Financial assistance now available for qualifiers
We recognize that psychiatric hospitalization can be expensive for individuals and families depending on insurance benefits. That’s why we have partnered with Clark Behavioral Health Financing.

Clark is an independent loan organization that offers a convenient qualification process. In most cases, qualification is completed within 24 hours. The staff is accustomed to working with many families and guiding them through the process.

Loans can cover the partial cost of treatment costs and even transportation to and from the program. Clark Behavioral Health Financing offers multiple loan products and a possible deferral of interest for up to six months with no repayment penalties or cancellation fees.

Even if you don’t personally qualify for a loan, Clark’s staff will advise you in ways to qualify, including adding a co-signer or considering credit repair. Once an applicant is approved, the entire loan process can be completed in about five business days.

Financing benefits

• Highly competitive interest rates
• Credit decisions available in 24 hours
• Affordable monthly payments
• No collateral required
• No prepayment penalties
• Convenient loan application
• Minimal paperwork
• Confidential service

If interested, apply online or call Clark Behavioral Health Financing, 888-755-3079.

Resources available to former patients

Former Menninger patients are encouraged to take advantage of the online Wellness Plan template, the private online form and other recovery resources on www.MenningerPatientAlumni.com.

All adult patient alumni are welcome. Register from the home page; then stay connected to individuals who can be supportive to your recovery.

Later in March, watch for a welcome message from Steve C., our new patient alumni coordinator.

Clinicians: save these dates

April 13—Memphis
Menninger is among six sponsors of a networking luncheon open to mental health professionals April 13 in Memphis. The event will take place from 11:30 am-1 pm at The Napa Café.

The luncheon offers area clinicians the opportunity to network with one another and learn more about services offered by the sponsoring behavioral health facilities. Co-sponsors are:

• Foundations Recovery Network—LaPaloma Treatment Center, Memphis
• River Oaks Hospital, New Orleans
• Shades of Hope, Buffalo Gap, Texas
• Saint Francis Hospital, Memphis
• Willingway Hospital, Statesboro, Ga.

Advance registration is required. To sign up, e-mail Menninger representative Susan Nelson, snelson@menninger.edu.

April 15—Nashville
The sponsors of the Memphis networking luncheon are inviting clinicians in the Nashville community to come together April 15. The networking event is set for 11:30 am-1 pm at Nero’s Grill.

RSVP by April 12 to Mary Ann Warrington, 615-417-0606 or maryann@cpenashville.com.