In addition to completing his graduate work, Armstrong launched a career in public radio, and passionately began advocating on behalf of those with mental illnesses. Armstrong s advocacy efforts continued to grow and he went on to become state president of NAMI s Consumer Council in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1994, Massachusetts-based Vinfen Corporation an organization that provides consumer services through the Department of Mental Health hired Armstrong to serve as its director of consumer and family affairs. He also took responsibility for implementing a highly successful advocacy-training program for peer educators at Boston University. Armstrong is the 1998 recipient of the NAMI Lionel Aldridge Award, which recognizes an outstanding consumer for his or her service, courage and leadership on behalf of people with mental illness.
Recovery is possible.
I believe as I know you do too that now, more than ever, we must maintain the momentum in bringing mental health services and treatment to those who most need them. Armstrong s speech is being sponsored by NAMI of Missouri.