Project that "saved her life"

"Kim Dunlap nursed her bipolar disorder with powder cocaine, an addiction that eventually led her to crime and later to jail.

But while serving time on charges of forgery and identify theft four years ago, Dunlap, 45, received a lifeline.

A Shelby County public defender introduced her to a county-run, decade-long program called Project Jericho that helped her access the medications, treatment and counseling she needed to get out of jail and get well.

Dunlap seized the opportunity and on Thursday she told a conference of local and state government, law enforcement and public health officials that Project Jericho saved her life.

'I can't tell you where I'd be today if it wasn't for this,' she said." (Excerpt from Commercial Appeal article, March 6, 2009)

Project Jericho will be presented at our Midtown Security Community meeting on Wednesday, June 17, as an innovative program to help make a difference in the lives of the mentally ill in our community. Come see "The Jericho Project," a short documentary produced by Joann Self Selvidge and hear from Stephen Bush, Asst. Public Defender who has been instrumental in making the Jericho Project a success. Colonel Garrett of Union Station will give his report on crime "Stats and Successes," and there are MANY successes this past month. Come be a part of the solution!

Wednesday, June 17th
Rhodes College
Barrett Library
Enter from University St.
Guard will direct you to the library, Room 051.
Plan to arrive by 5:00.
Documentary will be shown at 5:15.
Business meeting: 5:30-6:30 pm