NAMI Maryland 2012 State Conference

A conference about hope, ideas, gaining new skills, learning about research, discovering resources you didn’t know were there, developing a talent for advocacy, and fostering a better understanding of issues relating to mental illness.

Here’s your chance to:

• Hear experts and ask questions.
• Connect to people who understand and share your experiences.
• Expand your network

Plenary Speakers
We are pleased to announce special Plenary speaker Lt. Governor Anthony Brown!

• Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Charles J. Milligan, Jr., JD, Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Dr. Brian Hepburn, Executive Director, Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration
• Voices of Recovery, an inspiring plenary where special guests will share their story of hope and recovery

On Friday and Saturday there are workshops for everyone:

For mental-health consumers, families, faith leaders, community members and others: 

- Find out how the new health-reform law will change mental-health care

- Find out more about resources for insurance coverage of Mental Health treatment

- Learn how to advocate for better services and better treatment

For mental-health professionals:

- Find out how to help families expedite Social Security benefits

- Understand the rationale for integration and approaches to integrated care

- Learn about the latest updates on treatment options

- CEU’s available

For criminal-justice professionals:

- Learn how to recognize when people are psychotic

- Find out how to safely defuse a mental-health crisis

- Hear about crises from the consumer’s point of view

- Learn how law-enforcement agencies can develop a curriculum to train new officers in dealing with mental-health issues

Learn more about the workshops being offered!

Friday evening events:

Author Reception:

NAMI Maryland is hosting a special reception featuring authors and creative minds behind books focusing on mental illness. Authors to include Dr. Mark Komrad, Rachel Pappas, and more!

Michael Mack Performance:

After the reception, join us for a special presentation of Michael Mack and his award-winning solo show, Hearing Voices (Speaking in Tongues).  He has inspired audiences nationwide with his family’s story of love and redemption. Click here for more information.

Registration: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e64pe02ra5141468&llr=bog8aicab

*** Come for one day or both days ***

*** Special rates for people who need financial assistance ***

Certificates for Continuing Education Units or Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon completion of this training and submission of a completed evaluation.

• Continuing Education Credit (CEU) Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors
• Certification of Attendance (COA) Nurses and other disciplines