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Mental Health America Bell of Hope Memorial |
In Loving Memory of Download the Mental health America Board Resolution in memory of Bill Compton (1.6MB pdf).* With deep sadness, the National Mental Health Association of Greater Los Angeles (MHA/LA) announces the passing of William (Bill) H. Compton Jr. Bill, whose vision and voice as a leader in the mental health “consumer empowerment” movement helped improve lives and the mental health system by giving people with mental illness a greater stake and say in the services they receive, died on Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Bill served on the Mental Health America Board of Directors and was honored with the Clifford Beers Award in 2001, among his many other accomplishments. A recent Los Angeles Times column also poignantly noted his passing. Words cannot express how much he meant to the Mental Health America Board and staff, as well as to the entire mental health movement. Wow! Even after making his transition Bill is still the master advocate with folks using his incredible recovery story to stand up for others. Clifford Beers would be proud. Peace Bill
was an amazing individual who was a perfect example of why working
on behalf of better mental health for all is such a worthwhile endeavor.
I will remember him with great respect and affection. He was/is a
gift for all who came into contact with him.
I
was shocked to learn of Bill Compton’s passing. He was a wonderful man – a true hero.
He was definitely one of my heroes. Someone has already put a whole page on wikipedia about him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Compton Bill
is a real loss to the field and to each of us. Bill
was one of the most admired mental health advocates I have known
over my 35 years in the mental health movement. He never ceased in
his efforts to improve the lives of people with mental illnesses
and to promote empowerment in the most positive ways. His legacy
will extend far beyond his time here on Earth. I
felt his love...
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