Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse - Monthly Networking Teleconference

The Clearinghouse hosts a monthly teleconference on the third Monday of every month. Their goal is to bring people across the country together to share information and talk about victory and setbacks experienced in the state, national and local levels.

What: Networking Teleconference
When: September 20th, 1:00pm EST
Call-in Info:1-800-270-1153, pass code 74900#

Please RSVP to Bryce Hewlett at bhewlett@mhasp.org.

2010 William P. Hobby Policy Conference - Presented by the Center for Public Policy Priorities

Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Friday, September 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree Hotel Austin
Address: 6505 Interstate Highway-35 North (Map/Driving Directions)
City, State: Austin, TX

The Center for Public Policy Priorities will hold the 2010 William P. Hobby Policy Conference on September 23 and 24 in Austin. The conference will focus on what Texas must accomplish to successfully implement health reform.
If you have questions about the conference, please contact Janet Hutchison, Development director, at hutchison@cppp.org.

Register and find the conference lodging information here.

“Understanding Suicide:  More Than Just Theory” - National CE Conference presented by The Menninger Clinic and Mental Health America of Greater Houston

In this one-day workshop participants will gain knowledge of contemporary theories of suicidal behavior and risk assessment; identify factors that exacerbate and diffuse suicidal intent; and discuss collaborative treatment approaches that facilitate disclosure of ideation and the navigation of recurrent suicidality. An understanding of the variable nature of suicidality and effective treatment approaches will facilitate enhanced therapeutic engagement in working with suicidal individuals.

When: October 1, 2010
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jerabeck Center, Second Floor, Scanlan Room, 4000 Mt. Vernon, Houston, TX  77006

Brochure: http://www.menningerclinic.com/calendar/Suicide_CEconf_webversion_10.pdf

To register, go to www.MenningerClinic.com, Calendar, Conferences & Forums, October 1

Webinar on Peer Support and Peer Providers - SAMHSA ADS Center - Tuesday, September 21, 2010 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Eastern Time (ET)

SAMHSA ADS Center invites you to a free training teleconference entitled “Peer Support and Peer Providers: Redefining Mental Health Recovery”. This training teleconference will help current and past recipients of mental health services, U.S. service members and their families, health providers, advocacy organizations, family and peer support leaders, and the general public explore the questions above.

To learn more and to register, please visit the following page: http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/teleconferences/default.aspx.

Please note: Registration will close at 5:00 p.m., ET, on September 17, 2010.

Recovery to Practice Webinar: "What Recovery Means for Acute Care" - September 16. 3:00pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Time.

How can behavioral health care be provided in a recovery-oriented fashion within acute care settings? This is a question that is often asked by behavioral health professionals who are grappling with the transformation process and are trying to ensure that the values and principles of recovery permeate all aspects of a system of care. This Webinar will begin to address this important and complex question.

Register directly at https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/8000963084/Registration.aspx?pageName=mlw22tf5gbcsrxqn.


For any questions or problems registering, contact RTP staff at RecoverytoPractice@dsgonline.com or by calling 877-584-8535.

Together We Stand Mental Health Conference: Educating Our Vision of the Future! - October 8-9

Community leaders from Brooks, Jim Wells and Kleberg Counties, to discuss community Mental Health this coming October 8-9, 2010 in Kingsville, TX. The 2nd annual Together We Stand: Educating our Visions of the Future! Mental Health Conference at Texas A&M; University Kingsville is free of charge and is open to everyone concerned about community Mental Health.

For registration information or for additional information, call 361-664-0145 Ext 283, email at MHConference@cacost.org or view the conference website.

NCASTAC has announced Two Webinars on Financial Planning for Peer-Run Organizations: Start Fundraising, Aug. 17 and Financial Self-Defense, Sept. 14

Drop-in centers, peer support groups and other programs run by mental health consumers, like all non-profits, are facing hard times financially. To survive and grow, peer-run programs are finding they must learn the art of fundraising—seeking donations from individuals, foundations and businesses.

Each webinar will be held from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. EDT. Attendance is open to members of peer support groups, consumer-run programs and other interested individuals. Pre-registration is advised. Materials from this webinar series will be posted at www.ncstac.org. To register, contact consumerta@nmha.org or RSVP on Facebook.

Texas Association for Infant Mental Health Annual Meeting and Conference - Corpus Christi, Sept 24-25

The Texas Association for Infant Mental Health (TAIMH) will be holding its annual meeting and conference in conjunctionwith the South Texas Association for Infant Mental Health Annual Symposium on Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th in Corpus Christi at the Region 2 Education Service Center. Cost is to be determined, but you can reserve hotel accommodations at the  Omni Corpus Christi Hotel - Bayfront Tower for $90/night by calling 1-800-843-6664 and requesting the Texas Association for Infant Mental Health Room Block. Registration information will be sent out in Mid-July. Spaces will be limited.

"Bridging the Gap between Substance Abuse and Mental Health" at the 3rd Annual Addiction Symposium

When: Friday, September 24, 2010
Where: Covenant Presbyterian Church - Austin, Texas

Keynote Speakers:
Carl Erickson, PhD
Director, Addiction Science Research & Education Center
College of Pharmacy; University of Texas, Austin, TX
Austin, TX

Paul E. Holtzheimer, MD
Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

For more information, click here.

10th Annual Partners in Prevention Training Conference - October 28 and 29

Navigating Tools of the Trade:  Strategies for Prevention and Protection

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), together with member agencies of the Interagency Coordinating Council for Building Health Families, invite you to attend the 10th Annual Partners in Prevention Training Conference.  This year’s conference will be held October 28-29, 2010, at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock, Texas. The workshops are designed to enhance the skills, knowledge and core competencies of practitioners in community-based family service agencies.

More information available soon at http://dev-www.dfps.state.tx.us/Prevention_and_Early_Intervention/Partners_In_Prevention_Conference/default.asp

15th Annual Conference - October 7 - 9, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Conference is the nation's premiere school mental health conference and offered numerous opportunities to network and learn more about best practice in school mental health.  The theme for this conference will be "School Mental Health and Promoting Positive School Culture."

To learn more, click here.

7th National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations, October 18 to 21

One of the oldest, largest, and most respected conferences on culturally and linguistically appropriate health services, this meeting will feature keynote addresses from national leaders speaking during general plenary sessions on the latest trends, practices, and policies; over 100 presenters in 3 days of main conference workshops; preconference training sessions on language services, cultural competence training, cross cultural ethics, and policy development.

For more information, visit http://www.diversityrxconference.org or contact Amanda Conway at aconway@texashealthinstitute.org or 512-279-3907.

National Association of Counsel for Children 33rd  National Child Welfare, Juvenile, and Family Law Conference - October 20 to 23

In order to be considered for a scholarship, one must: (1) be an attorney, and (2) earn $50,000 or less per year.  Deadline September 1st.

To learn more, click here.

Peer Support Online Courses from DBSA and Magellan Health Services

Magellan Health Services, Inc. has joined with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) to offer a new series of online learning opportunities to consumers, families and providers that address the pivotal and growing role of peer specialists in helping individuals work through and recover from mental illnesses. DBSA, which is a patient-directed national organization focused on prevalent mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety, designed the four new e-courses.

To view the courses, visit the Magellan Health Services Recovery and Resilience E-Learning Center website at http://www.magellanhealth.com/training/

Alternatives 2010: Promoting Wellness Through Social Justice - September 29 - October 3, 2010

The national mental health conference organized by and for mental health consumers and survivors will be held Wednesday, September 29 - Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Hyatt Anaheim, California. Each Alternatives conference offers in-depth technical assistance on peer-delivered services and self-help/recovery methods. Beyond the exchange of knowledge and networking, Alternatives offers a rich social, artistic, and healing environment.

Presentation Applications: Workshop/Institute proposals for Alternatives 2010 will be accepted through May 6, 2010. The workshops selected will represent a variety of viewpoints and will mainly include workshops run by and for consumers.

Scholarship application: A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications must be completed and sent by U.S. mail no later than June 14, 2010. Also additional information on seeking funds to attend Alternatives.

Conference registration: To obtain the “early bird” registration rate, register by July 1st.

Hotel Reservation information: Special conference rates are available at the Hyatt now.

For more information, visit the conference website.

6th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental Disorders - Addressing Imbalance: Promoting Equity in Mental Health

November 17-19, 2010

Washington, DC

Mental health is a critical issue for governments, communities, and individuals around the world. This conference will address the pervasive and enduring inequalities that affect the mental health of millions of people, in both rich and poor countries.

Each morning and afternoon will begin with a plenary lecture that examines the role of a particular strategy in reducing inequalities and restoring balance in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. Following the plenary, the concurrent presentations will consider how that strategy addresses a particular theme.

The conference focuses on five public health strategies to address imbalances and promote equity in mental health within five thematic areas.

For more information, click here or contact Ms. Anne O’Neill at 617-618-2262 or aoneill@edc.org