Conferences

Texas DSHS Behavioral Health Institute Annual Conference

http://www.texinstitute.com/  

DSHS Behavioral Health Institute
July 12-16, 2010

The Behavioral Health Institute of the Texas Department of State Health Services will hold it's annual conference, Roads to Recovery, on July 12-16, 2010, in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center.

National Wellness Conference - July 17 to 22

The 35th Annual National Wellness Conference  http://www.nationalwellness.org/index.php?id_tier=90
July 17 - 22, 2010
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Presented by the National Wellness Institute (NWI) -- formed in 1977 to realize the mission of providing health promotion and wellness professionals unparalleled resources and services that fuel professional and personal growth -- the Conference is a "wellness immersion" built upon the premise that professional development and personal growth are interdependent and should be enhanced equally.

For more information on the conference, visit the National Wellness Institute website.

Conference scholarship applications are due by April 15th.

To register online, click here.

National Association of Peer Specialists Annual Conference Consumer Scholarships - “Setting Sails in Windy Weather” 

http://www.naops.org/id35.html

August 23-25, 2010    Lombard, IL

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), through a contract with Westover Consultants, Inc. (Westover), and AFYA, Inc. (AFYA), is providing financial support to consumers of mental health services who wish to participate in the Annual Conference sponsored by National Association of Peer Specialists.  The purpose of this scholarship is to foster the transformation of mental health care to focus on recovery.  Please Note:  To be eligible for this scholarship, a completed application must be received by U.S. Mail, postmarked on or before the deadline of June 11, 2010.  NO FAXED OR E-MAILED SUBISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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

http://www.power2u.org/alternatives2010/

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 

http://wmhconf2010.hhd.org/  

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it