The conference will take place on September 18, 2012 and September 19, 2012. The State of Ohio MI/DD Conference is celebrating its 10th Anniversary of the training partnership between the Ohio Departments of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health and NADD in providing excellent training to assist people with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental illness live better lives. There will be a reflection on the last decade (2002- 2012) and insight about the future outlook. Visit the website for more information and how to register.

Sponsor: NADD, Northeast Ohio Medical University & Ohio Department of Mental Health

Web Site: thenadd.org/conferences/state-of-ohio-10th-annual/

The symposium will take place from September 25, 2012 to September 26, 2012. There are solutions to some of the most challenging recovery barriers our clients face. On September 25, learn from Dr. Gabor Mate’, author of several bestselling books on the bio-psychosocial causes of addiction and how those same stressors affect the ability to recover. Dr. Mate’ will be presenting a highly sought after full-day training based on two of his renowned books. He will help with some of the perennial questions: Ever wonder how a client can be doing so well, only to fall back into hard-core active use? Ever wonder how such progress can be made only to find a client has developed multiple, debilitating and challenging physical conditions that challenge her recovery? Ever wonder why a client goes back to environments, people and activities she has previously identified as dangerous and damaging to her recovery? In addition, you will hear women in recovery share their personal stories, a discussion regarding the needs of women in recovery who work in behavioral health, and the Ohio Women’s Network Awards presentation. You will have the opportunity to attend one of several educational three hour workshops focused on issues that are important to achieving success with the women and families you serve. Visit the website to register.

Sponsor: Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Division of Treatment and Recovery Services

Web Site: www.odadas.ohio.gov/ei11/getdemo.ei?id=50&s=_1QO0VT42T&bulk=y

Make plans now to attend our next national conference from October 8 to October 11, 2012, Moments of Change, and learn from Claudia Black, an esteemed clinician and exceptional author. She will be speaking in the psychological trauma track on the subject of Intimate Treason: Facing Sexual Betrayal. Visit the website, call, or email events@frnmail.com to register.

Sponsor: Foundations Recovery Network

Web Site: www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/events/moments-of-change-2012/registration-rates.htm

The conference will take place from October 17, 2012 to October 19, 2012. Elevate your standards. this event strives to provide comprehensive training concerning Mental Health needs for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Reach your peak..this year’s conference destination is a great way enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Taking time for you, a little down-time to unwind can help you recharge your outlook. Visit the website for more information and how to register.

Sponsor: NADD

Web Site: thenadd.org/conferences/29th-annual/

The conference will take place from October 18, 2012 to October 20, 2012. Some of our speakers include: Bill Callaghan (CDC), Russell Kirby, Washington Hill, Michael Fant, Susan Ludwig, Bill Sappenfield, Leslie Parker, Cecilia Jevitt, and others. Topics include: maternal mortality, increasing milk supply of mothers of premature infants, drug use in pregnancy, prescription drug abuse in pregnancy and impact on the newborn, perinatal quality collaborative, and much more! Take advantage of the early registration discount. You can find out more about the topics and speakers and register online by going to the NPA website.

Sponsor: National Perinatal Association

Web Site: www.nationalperinatal.org