Recognition of Ann’s Vision and Expertise in implementing that Vision:
Since 2002, Ann Akland has been a passionate advocate for people
with mental illness. She has been an active leader and participant in
the public policy debate about mental health issues.
Here are links to some of the articles where Ann is quoted:
Independent Weekly Ann Akland to the Rescue of Dix Hospital and
Wake County’s Mentally Ill Population
http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A18657
Mental-Health Advocates Cautiously Endorse State Reforms
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2255955/
Advocate breaks silence surrounding mental illness
http://www.newsobserver.com/167/story/391397.html
Ann Akland
Rally and march on May 15 to fix mental health reform
http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A115120
Tony Gurley, Chair,Wake County Commissioners recognizes Ann
Akland in the 2007 State of the County Address
http://www.wakegov.com/commissioners/countyaddress.htm
'Lordy, Lordy, get us some help.'- Raleigh News & Observer
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Moseley to retire from NC division that treats mentally ill
http://www.wcnc.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D8UVKAC01.ht
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Holly Hill To Provide Mental Services for Wake's Poor
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1081743
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