Webinars
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Myths and Reality: The HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Join us on Wednesday, March 28 from 2:30-4 PM EDT for a SAMHSA-sponsored webinar, “Myths and Reality: The HIPAA Privacy Rule.”
HIPAA is a privacy rule intended to safeguard private health information but is often misinterpreted and misapplied. With better understanding of flexibility within HIPAA, mental health stakeholders can promote both individuals’ privacy rights and the appropriate inclusion of families and providers.
This webinar will feature various scenarios that illustrate both commonly-held misperceptions about HIPAA, as well as delve into more complex issues. It will address topics like communications among health providers, disclosures to caregivers, rights of people to access information about their own treatment, special rules pertaining to mental health and substance use information, and other important topics.
DATE: March 28, 2018
TIME: 2:30-4:00 PM EDT
REGISTER HERE: https://nasmhpd.adobeconnect.com/hipaaprivacyrule_reg/event/event_info.html
We highly recommend that you test your connection to Adobe Connect in advance of the webinar to ensure access. If you encounter any difficulty testing your connection or logging into the webinar, please contact Technical Support by calling 1-800-459-5680. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org or call 703-682-5187.
We do not offer CEU credits; however, letters of attendance are offered upon request. Closed-captioning is available for this webinar. After the webinar, a recording will be made available online.
Speakers
The webinar will be led by Ron Honberg, J.D., who serves as Senior Policy Advisor at NAMI. He oversees NAMI's work on legal and criminal justice issues. Ron has drafted impartial briefs to help influence litigation affecting people with mental illnesses and has provided technical assistance to attorneys and NAMI affiliates on legal and public policy issues. Ron also serves as a frequent NAMI spokesperson to print and broadcast media.
Join us on Wednesday, March 28 from 2:30-4 PM EDT for a SAMHSA-sponsored webinar, “Myths and Reality: The HIPAA Privacy Rule.”
HIPAA is a privacy rule intended to safeguard private health information but is often misinterpreted and misapplied. With better understanding of flexibility within HIPAA, mental health stakeholders can promote both individuals’ privacy rights and the appropriate inclusion of families and providers.
This webinar will feature various scenarios that illustrate both commonly-held misperceptions about HIPAA, as well as delve into more complex issues. It will address topics like communications among health providers, disclosures to caregivers, rights of people to access information about their own treatment, special rules pertaining to mental health and substance use information, and other important topics.
DATE: March 28, 2018
TIME: 2:30-4:00 PM EDT
REGISTER HERE: https://nasmhpd.adobeconnect.com/hipaaprivacyrule_reg/event/event_info.html
We highly recommend that you test your connection to Adobe Connect in advance of the webinar to ensure access. If you encounter any difficulty testing your connection or logging into the webinar, please contact Technical Support by calling 1-800-459-5680. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org or call 703-682-5187.
We do not offer CEU credits; however, letters of attendance are offered upon request. Closed-captioning is available for this webinar. After the webinar, a recording will be made available online.
Speakers
The webinar will be led by Ron Honberg, J.D., who serves as Senior Policy Advisor at NAMI. He oversees NAMI's work on legal and criminal justice issues. Ron has drafted impartial briefs to help influence litigation affecting people with mental illnesses and has provided technical assistance to attorneys and NAMI affiliates on legal and public policy issues. Ron also serves as a frequent NAMI spokesperson to print and broadcast media.
NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar, Cover Up: Understanding Self-Harm
Event Date & Time: Thursday 1 March 2018, 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
We are pleased to announce an exciting new change to our traditional Ask the Doctor webinar series. We have cast our doors wide open so that we can benefit from a range of expert perspectives. In each of the four webinars we will hold in 2018, you will hear new research, tips and suggestions, and take-home lessons from our renowned presenters. BUT… you will also get an added expert panel to ask how the information presented relates to their areas and experiences.
Webinar 1 - Cover Up: Understanding Self-Harm
Delivered on International Self-Injury Awareness Day, this session will provide those who engage in self-harm, family members, and medical professionals with a unique insight into this issue, and evidence-based techniques that can be used to provide support and to reduce and eliminate self-harming behavior.
Our Expert Presenter
We are honored to have an international expert to present our first Ask the Expert. Senator Joan Freeman is a psychologist from Ireland who has been a psychotherapist and founder and CEO of Pieta House (The Suicide and Self-Harm Crisis Centers). She is currently an Irish Senator, founder and CEO of Solace House (Suicide Prevention Center) in New York, and is the author of the best-selling book ‘Cover-up: Understanding Self-Harm’.
Our Expert Panel
Following the presentation, we will have questions and comments from experts Ken Norton (Executive Director NAMI New Hampshire), Tina Lee (Community Education and Outreach Manager, NAMI New York State), and NAMI’s Medical Director Dr. Ken Duckworth, who will facilitate the interactive Q&A session between our presenter, our panelists, and you, our audience.
How Do I Sign Up?
As a member of NAMI, you have the opportunity to register in advance for this free webinar. As a gesture of our thanks for your support and involvement, advance registration is open ONLY to NAMI members and leaders.
Registration space is limited and expected to fill quickly! To register, click: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/asktheexpert/event/registration.html
We look forward to sharing and learning together on Thursday 1 March 2018, 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
More information:
See full event details https://communique.adobeconnect.com/asktheexpert/event/event_info.html. View past recordings of Ask the Doctor here. For questions or more information, contact us at info@nami.org or call us on 703-524-7600
Event Date & Time: Thursday 1 March 2018, 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
We are pleased to announce an exciting new change to our traditional Ask the Doctor webinar series. We have cast our doors wide open so that we can benefit from a range of expert perspectives. In each of the four webinars we will hold in 2018, you will hear new research, tips and suggestions, and take-home lessons from our renowned presenters. BUT… you will also get an added expert panel to ask how the information presented relates to their areas and experiences.
Webinar 1 - Cover Up: Understanding Self-Harm
Delivered on International Self-Injury Awareness Day, this session will provide those who engage in self-harm, family members, and medical professionals with a unique insight into this issue, and evidence-based techniques that can be used to provide support and to reduce and eliminate self-harming behavior.
Our Expert Presenter
We are honored to have an international expert to present our first Ask the Expert. Senator Joan Freeman is a psychologist from Ireland who has been a psychotherapist and founder and CEO of Pieta House (The Suicide and Self-Harm Crisis Centers). She is currently an Irish Senator, founder and CEO of Solace House (Suicide Prevention Center) in New York, and is the author of the best-selling book ‘Cover-up: Understanding Self-Harm’.
Our Expert Panel
Following the presentation, we will have questions and comments from experts Ken Norton (Executive Director NAMI New Hampshire), Tina Lee (Community Education and Outreach Manager, NAMI New York State), and NAMI’s Medical Director Dr. Ken Duckworth, who will facilitate the interactive Q&A session between our presenter, our panelists, and you, our audience.
How Do I Sign Up?
As a member of NAMI, you have the opportunity to register in advance for this free webinar. As a gesture of our thanks for your support and involvement, advance registration is open ONLY to NAMI members and leaders.
Registration space is limited and expected to fill quickly! To register, click: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/asktheexpert/event/registration.html
We look forward to sharing and learning together on Thursday 1 March 2018, 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM, (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
More information:
See full event details https://communique.adobeconnect.com/asktheexpert/event/event_info.html. View past recordings of Ask the Doctor here. For questions or more information, contact us at info@nami.org or call us on 703-524-7600
Wisconsin Public Psychiatry Network Teleconference Series
Cultural Reverence within Motivational Interviewing (MI) Communication and Practice
Thursday, January 18, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Shawn Smith
Register now (Registering does not ensure a phone line will be available.)
NEW! Add this event to your email calendar. Open this invite in Microsoft Outlook.
Day of the Presentation1. Call 1-877-820-7831 before 11:00 a.m. Central time.
2. Enter participant passcode 107633# when prompted.The teleconference system often reaches capacity. Only 300 phone lines are allowed to join. Listening to the presentation with others is encouraged. Each listener is encouraged to register, but it is not required.
Presentation MaterialsView the PowerPoint slides
View the slides online during the teleconference or print them.
EvaluationComplete the evaluation survey. The evaluation survey opens immediately following the presentation. Every participant must complete the evaluation form for each teleconference in which they wish to receive a continuing education hour. View information on continuing education hours.
Cultural Reverence within Motivational Interviewing (MI) Communication and Practice
Thursday, January 18, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Shawn Smith
Register now (Registering does not ensure a phone line will be available.)
NEW! Add this event to your email calendar. Open this invite in Microsoft Outlook.
Day of the Presentation1. Call 1-877-820-7831 before 11:00 a.m. Central time.
2. Enter participant passcode 107633# when prompted.The teleconference system often reaches capacity. Only 300 phone lines are allowed to join. Listening to the presentation with others is encouraged. Each listener is encouraged to register, but it is not required.
Presentation MaterialsView the PowerPoint slides
View the slides online during the teleconference or print them.
EvaluationComplete the evaluation survey. The evaluation survey opens immediately following the presentation. Every participant must complete the evaluation form for each teleconference in which they wish to receive a continuing education hour. View information on continuing education hours.
Wisconsin Public Psychiatry Network Teleconference Series
Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Thursday, January 4, 201811:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Shawn Smith
Register now
NEW! Add this event to your email calendar. Open this invite in Microsoft Outlook.
Day of the Presentation1. Call 1-877-820-7831 before 11:00 a.m. Central time.
2. Enter participant passcode 107633# when prompted.The teleconference system allows for 400 phone lines to join. Listening to the presentation with others is encouraged. Each listener is encouraged to register, but it is not required.
Presentation Materials View the slides online during the teleconference or print them.
EvaluationComplete the evaluation survey. (The evaluation survey opens immediately following the presentation.)
View information on continuing education hours.
Trauma-Informed Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Thursday, January 4, 201811:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Shawn Smith
Register now
NEW! Add this event to your email calendar. Open this invite in Microsoft Outlook.
Day of the Presentation1. Call 1-877-820-7831 before 11:00 a.m. Central time.
2. Enter participant passcode 107633# when prompted.The teleconference system allows for 400 phone lines to join. Listening to the presentation with others is encouraged. Each listener is encouraged to register, but it is not required.
Presentation Materials View the slides online during the teleconference or print them.
EvaluationComplete the evaluation survey. (The evaluation survey opens immediately following the presentation.)
View information on continuing education hours.
NAMI's Ask the Doctor Webinar on Reversing Health Disparities in People with Serious Mental Illness: The Role of Peers and Technology
Event Date & Time: Thursday 16 November 2017, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Join us to learn about current research on the causes of and potential solutions to one of our nation’s greatest health disparities. People with serious mental illness (4-6% of the U.S. population) have a life expectancy 11-30 years shorter than that of the general population. This group has disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity and tobacco use, which contribute to earlier death.This webinar will cover approaches to improving health outcomes and reducing early mortality risk. We’ll discuss prevention and illness self-management, including what roles peers and technology play.
Registration space is limited and expected to fill quickly! To register, click: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/askthedoc_bartels/event/registration.html
See full event details at:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/askthedoc_bartels/event/event_info.html
View past recordings of Ask the Doctor at NAMI's website.
For questions or more information, contact us at:
Email: info@nami.org
Phone: 703-524-7600
Event Date & Time: Thursday 16 November 2017, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Join us to learn about current research on the causes of and potential solutions to one of our nation’s greatest health disparities. People with serious mental illness (4-6% of the U.S. population) have a life expectancy 11-30 years shorter than that of the general population. This group has disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity and tobacco use, which contribute to earlier death.This webinar will cover approaches to improving health outcomes and reducing early mortality risk. We’ll discuss prevention and illness self-management, including what roles peers and technology play.
Registration space is limited and expected to fill quickly! To register, click: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/askthedoc_bartels/event/registration.html
See full event details at:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/askthedoc_bartels/event/event_info.html
View past recordings of Ask the Doctor at NAMI's website.
For questions or more information, contact us at:
Email: info@nami.org
Phone: 703-524-7600
NAMI's Ask the Doctor Webinar: The Opioid Epidemic
As a member of NAMI, you have the opportunity to register in advance for NAMI's Ask the Doctor Webinar! Advance registration is open ONLY to NAMI Members, as a way of showing thanks for your support and involvement.
NAMI's Ask the Doctor Webinar: The Opioid Epidemic
How have we gotten to the point where, in many parts of the country, fatal overdoses from narcotics are three times the rate of suicides?
On August 10, at 5 p.m. EST, NAMI’s Ask the Doctor Webinar will explore this question and many more, as we take an in-depth look at America’s opioid epidemic with Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia. An expert in the field, Dr. Vogel-Scibilia will walk through the epidemic’s historical background; relevant, pressing policy matters; options for systemic change; as well as treatment options for substance abuse disorders, especially those with opioid use disorder.
Her talk will be followed by a Q&A, led by Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s Medical Director.
Registration space is limited and expected to fill quickly! To register, click: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/namiaskthedocaug2017/event/registration.html
See full event details at:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/namiaskthedocaug2017/event/event_info.html
As a member of NAMI, you have the opportunity to register in advance for NAMI's Ask the Doctor Webinar! Advance registration is open ONLY to NAMI Members, as a way of showing thanks for your support and involvement.
NAMI's Ask the Doctor Webinar: The Opioid Epidemic
How have we gotten to the point where, in many parts of the country, fatal overdoses from narcotics are three times the rate of suicides?
On August 10, at 5 p.m. EST, NAMI’s Ask the Doctor Webinar will explore this question and many more, as we take an in-depth look at America’s opioid epidemic with Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia. An expert in the field, Dr. Vogel-Scibilia will walk through the epidemic’s historical background; relevant, pressing policy matters; options for systemic change; as well as treatment options for substance abuse disorders, especially those with opioid use disorder.
Her talk will be followed by a Q&A, led by Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s Medical Director.
Registration space is limited and expected to fill quickly! To register, click: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/namiaskthedocaug2017/event/registration.html
See full event details at:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/namiaskthedocaug2017/event/event_info.html
NAMI Ask the Doctor Webinar- Ketamine for Depression: Progress and Pitfalls
Member Only Invitation to register for NAMI's Ask The Doctor Webinar!
We are grateful for your support of NAMI, and hope you will join us for the upcoming NAMI Ask The Doctor Webinar hosted by NAMI Medical Director Dr. Ken Duckworth M.D. and featuring Dr. Cristina Cusin, M.D.
This webinar will address Ketamine for Depression: Progress and Pitfalls. Ketamine is as anesthetic drug that in very small doses has been shown to relieve symptoms of depression within hours, even in patients who did not improve with other treatments.
In this presentation we will review briefly the literature from clinical trials supporting the efficacy of ketamine for patients with Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Depression. We will then review the numerous limitations of the current knowledge and the future lines of research on the effects of ketamine.
See full event details at https://communique.adobeconnect.com/cristinacusin/event/event_info.html
See detailed speaker bio at: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/cristinacusin/event/speaker_info.html
Event: NAMI Ask the Doctor Webinar- Ketamine for Depression: Progress and Pitfalls
When: Thursday 11 May 2017, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada) (Please note that Daylight Saving Time (+01:00 hr) is in effect during this time)
To register now, please visit the following link:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/cristinacusin/event/registration.html
Audio Conference Details: Audio Conference Details:
Conference Code : 309918
Further Dial In Numbers : https://aip.iccapi.audiocontrols.net/ccapi/listNumbersByCode?confCode=309918
Conference Number(s):
USA : +1-8888586021
Member Only Invitation to register for NAMI's Ask The Doctor Webinar!
We are grateful for your support of NAMI, and hope you will join us for the upcoming NAMI Ask The Doctor Webinar hosted by NAMI Medical Director Dr. Ken Duckworth M.D. and featuring Dr. Cristina Cusin, M.D.
This webinar will address Ketamine for Depression: Progress and Pitfalls. Ketamine is as anesthetic drug that in very small doses has been shown to relieve symptoms of depression within hours, even in patients who did not improve with other treatments.
In this presentation we will review briefly the literature from clinical trials supporting the efficacy of ketamine for patients with Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Depression. We will then review the numerous limitations of the current knowledge and the future lines of research on the effects of ketamine.
See full event details at https://communique.adobeconnect.com/cristinacusin/event/event_info.html
See detailed speaker bio at: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/cristinacusin/event/speaker_info.html
Event: NAMI Ask the Doctor Webinar- Ketamine for Depression: Progress and Pitfalls
When: Thursday 11 May 2017, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada) (Please note that Daylight Saving Time (+01:00 hr) is in effect during this time)
To register now, please visit the following link:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/cristinacusin/event/registration.html
Audio Conference Details: Audio Conference Details:
Conference Code : 309918
Further Dial In Numbers : https://aip.iccapi.audiocontrols.net/ccapi/listNumbersByCode?confCode=309918
Conference Number(s):
USA : +1-8888586021
NAMI Ask The Doctor: Understanding and Helping Kids with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges
We are grateful for your support of NAMI, and hope you will join us for the upcoming NAMI Ask The Doctor Webinar hosted by NAMI Medical Director Dr. Ken Duckworth M.D. and featuring Dr. Ross Green, Ph.D.
In this webinar, Dr. Greene will discuss innovative strategies from the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model for working with behaviorally challenging kids including how to teach children skills like frustration tolerance, flexibility/adaptability and problem-solving, and how to collaborate with the child to proactively to solve problems.
Dr. Greene originated the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions. He is also the author of several influential books including the recently released, Raising Human Beings.
During this webinar, Dr. Greene will share:
1.) How parents and caregivers can move away from focusing on challenging behaviors and attempting to modifying them and move towards identifying the problems that are causing the behaviors and solving the problems as the best way to change the challenging behaviors.
2.) How to achieve better results by approaching problem solving with the child in a proactive, collaborative and planned way instead of attempting to impose unilateral solutions.
3.) How to teach important, positive attributes and life skills including:
Dr. Greene's approach is based on the empirically-supported Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model which best known for helping kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, but works well for all children.
See full event details at https://communique.adobeconnect.com/nami_askthedoctor_support/event/event_info.html
See detailed speaker bio at: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/nami_askthedoctor_support/event/speaker_info.html
Event: NAMI Ask The Doctor: Understanding and Helping Kids with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges
When: Thursday 16 February 2017, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To register now, please visit the following link:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/nami_askthedoctor_support/event/registration.html
Audio Conference Details: Audio Conference Details:
Conference Code : 309918
Further Dial In Numbers : https://aip.iccapi.audiocontrols.net/ccapi/listNumbersByCode?confCode=309918
Conference Number(s):
USA : +1-8888586021
We are grateful for your support of NAMI, and hope you will join us for the upcoming NAMI Ask The Doctor Webinar hosted by NAMI Medical Director Dr. Ken Duckworth M.D. and featuring Dr. Ross Green, Ph.D.
In this webinar, Dr. Greene will discuss innovative strategies from the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model for working with behaviorally challenging kids including how to teach children skills like frustration tolerance, flexibility/adaptability and problem-solving, and how to collaborate with the child to proactively to solve problems.
Dr. Greene originated the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions. He is also the author of several influential books including the recently released, Raising Human Beings.
During this webinar, Dr. Greene will share:
1.) How parents and caregivers can move away from focusing on challenging behaviors and attempting to modifying them and move towards identifying the problems that are causing the behaviors and solving the problems as the best way to change the challenging behaviors.
2.) How to achieve better results by approaching problem solving with the child in a proactive, collaborative and planned way instead of attempting to impose unilateral solutions.
3.) How to teach important, positive attributes and life skills including:
- Empathy
- Appreciating how one’s behavior is affecting others
- Resolving disagreements without conflict
- Appreciating another’s perspective
- Honesty
Dr. Greene's approach is based on the empirically-supported Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model which best known for helping kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, but works well for all children.
See full event details at https://communique.adobeconnect.com/nami_askthedoctor_support/event/event_info.html
See detailed speaker bio at: https://communique.adobeconnect.com/nami_askthedoctor_support/event/speaker_info.html
Event: NAMI Ask The Doctor: Understanding and Helping Kids with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges
When: Thursday 16 February 2017, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To register now, please visit the following link:
https://communique.adobeconnect.com/nami_askthedoctor_support/event/registration.html
Audio Conference Details: Audio Conference Details:
Conference Code : 309918
Further Dial In Numbers : https://aip.iccapi.audiocontrols.net/ccapi/listNumbersByCode?confCode=309918
Conference Number(s):
USA : +1-8888586021
Governance & Field Operations Webinar Series:
Nonprofits and Election Engagement, What Can NAMI Do?
When: February 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 EST
To register, please click on the link below:
https://nami.adobeconnect.com/nonprofitsandelectionengagement/event/registration.html
This is our time. Congress and state legislatures are more focused on mental health now than in recent memory, yet mental illness is in the headlines for reasons NAMI members know to be distorted and destructive. During the 2016 election cycle it is up to us and our allies to change the public conversation, raise awareness of the real issues and build effective relationships with tomorrow’s decision makers.
Even though it is more crucial than ever to drive the public policy debate, many NAMI leaders and members mistakenly assume that it is illegal for non-profits to lobby. In fact, federal laws exist to encourage nonprofit advocacy within specified limits.
Please join Sita Diehl, NAMI’s Director of Policy & State Outreach and Jessica Hart, NAMI’s Manager, Advocacy Communications for a conversation on do’s, don’ts and best practices for nonprofits, elections and NAMI grassroots lobbying.
Learn:
• Definition of lobbying
• What can NAMI do to engage in the election?
• What can NAMI do to advocate generally for public policy change?
• What should NAMI avoid?
• What are some best practices from state organization and affiliates around the country?
• Q&A
Speakers:
Sita Diehl is the Director of Policy and State Outreach for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
In the course of her work at NAMI Ms. Diehl has co-authored reports on state mental health parity, mental health legislation, employment and mental illness, the state mental health budget crisis, military and veterans’ mental health needs and Medicaid expansion. She served as the Executive Director for NAMI Tennessee from 2004 to 2010. She has developed a range of mental health curricula for individuals living with mental illness, families, mental health care providers and criminal justice personnel. Her research experience includes a two state comparison of the effect of public managed behavioral health care on women and children, a multi-site study of consumer-operated services and a longitudinal study of mental health services in Tennessee county jails.
She is a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker with an MSSW from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in Community Psychology from Antioch University.
Jessica Wakeman Hart is an Advocacy Communications Manager at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In the course of her work at NAMI, Jessica co-authored three reports on state mental health legislation in addition to many blogs, news items and advocacy alerts.
Prior to coming to NAMI in 2011, Jessica worked:
· In the private sector as a Legislative Associate at a state legislative monitoring firm
· In the public sector as an Aide for a Massachusetts State Senator, and
· In the nonprofit sector as a Policy Aide at NAMI Massachusetts.
Jessica has her Master of Social Work degree from Boston College where she did an individualized course of study combining Health/Mental Health and Global coursework. Jessica graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California Irvine.
This webinar is being recorded, and will be posted to www.nami.org the week following the event. If you have any questions, please feel free to email ccampos@nami.org. We look forward to having you.
Nonprofits and Election Engagement, What Can NAMI Do?
When: February 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 EST
To register, please click on the link below:
https://nami.adobeconnect.com/nonprofitsandelectionengagement/event/registration.html
This is our time. Congress and state legislatures are more focused on mental health now than in recent memory, yet mental illness is in the headlines for reasons NAMI members know to be distorted and destructive. During the 2016 election cycle it is up to us and our allies to change the public conversation, raise awareness of the real issues and build effective relationships with tomorrow’s decision makers.
Even though it is more crucial than ever to drive the public policy debate, many NAMI leaders and members mistakenly assume that it is illegal for non-profits to lobby. In fact, federal laws exist to encourage nonprofit advocacy within specified limits.
Please join Sita Diehl, NAMI’s Director of Policy & State Outreach and Jessica Hart, NAMI’s Manager, Advocacy Communications for a conversation on do’s, don’ts and best practices for nonprofits, elections and NAMI grassroots lobbying.
Learn:
• Definition of lobbying
• What can NAMI do to engage in the election?
• What can NAMI do to advocate generally for public policy change?
• What should NAMI avoid?
• What are some best practices from state organization and affiliates around the country?
• Q&A
Speakers:
Sita Diehl is the Director of Policy and State Outreach for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
In the course of her work at NAMI Ms. Diehl has co-authored reports on state mental health parity, mental health legislation, employment and mental illness, the state mental health budget crisis, military and veterans’ mental health needs and Medicaid expansion. She served as the Executive Director for NAMI Tennessee from 2004 to 2010. She has developed a range of mental health curricula for individuals living with mental illness, families, mental health care providers and criminal justice personnel. Her research experience includes a two state comparison of the effect of public managed behavioral health care on women and children, a multi-site study of consumer-operated services and a longitudinal study of mental health services in Tennessee county jails.
She is a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker with an MSSW from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in Community Psychology from Antioch University.
Jessica Wakeman Hart is an Advocacy Communications Manager at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In the course of her work at NAMI, Jessica co-authored three reports on state mental health legislation in addition to many blogs, news items and advocacy alerts.
Prior to coming to NAMI in 2011, Jessica worked:
· In the private sector as a Legislative Associate at a state legislative monitoring firm
· In the public sector as an Aide for a Massachusetts State Senator, and
· In the nonprofit sector as a Policy Aide at NAMI Massachusetts.
Jessica has her Master of Social Work degree from Boston College where she did an individualized course of study combining Health/Mental Health and Global coursework. Jessica graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California Irvine.
This webinar is being recorded, and will be posted to www.nami.org the week following the event. If you have any questions, please feel free to email ccampos@nami.org. We look forward to having you.
Supporting the NAMI Mission with Sound Business Practices
Date: November 17, 2015
Guest speaker Steve Pitman, J.D., newly elected NAMI Board member serving on the NAMI Governance Committee that has oversight of the re-affiliation process. Steve has been on the Board of Directors of NAMI Orange County, California since July 2010, serving as President since March 2011 and has a professional background in the insurance industry. Please mark your calendar to hear his helpful recommendations on General Liability and Directors and Officers insurance coverage for proper risk management to ensure sustainable NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates.
Steve Pitman is a member of the NAMI Board of Directors. Steve has been on the Board of Directors of NAMI Orange County since July 2010. He has been the President of the NAMI Orange County Board of Directors since March, 2011. Steve came to NAMI through Family to Family. After one of the many serious episodes suffered by his brother, Steve found himself in a room full of people who understood and did not judge or shame him. It was Family to Family and it was transformative! Steve has lead support groups, taught the Provider class and continues to teach Family to Family. Steve believes that the foundational focus of NAMI has been, and must continue to be, the lived experience of the family and the mentally ill family member. Steve earned his B.A. from Culver-Stockton College and his J.D. from Western State University - School of Law. For the 2015-2016 Board of Directors term, Steve will serve as a member on the Development, Dispute Resolution and Governance Committees.
Date: November 17, 2015
Guest speaker Steve Pitman, J.D., newly elected NAMI Board member serving on the NAMI Governance Committee that has oversight of the re-affiliation process. Steve has been on the Board of Directors of NAMI Orange County, California since July 2010, serving as President since March 2011 and has a professional background in the insurance industry. Please mark your calendar to hear his helpful recommendations on General Liability and Directors and Officers insurance coverage for proper risk management to ensure sustainable NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates.
Steve Pitman is a member of the NAMI Board of Directors. Steve has been on the Board of Directors of NAMI Orange County since July 2010. He has been the President of the NAMI Orange County Board of Directors since March, 2011. Steve came to NAMI through Family to Family. After one of the many serious episodes suffered by his brother, Steve found himself in a room full of people who understood and did not judge or shame him. It was Family to Family and it was transformative! Steve has lead support groups, taught the Provider class and continues to teach Family to Family. Steve believes that the foundational focus of NAMI has been, and must continue to be, the lived experience of the family and the mentally ill family member. Steve earned his B.A. from Culver-Stockton College and his J.D. from Western State University - School of Law. For the 2015-2016 Board of Directors term, Steve will serve as a member on the Development, Dispute Resolution and Governance Committees.
NAMI HelpLine Webinar
Date: October 20, 2015
People turn to NAMI hoping to get critical help with difficult issues during trying times. NAMI HelpLines have proven to be an excellent way to provide help and a welcoming introduction into the NAMI community. The NAMI State Organization and Affiliate network provide a great way to deliver HelpLine information, resources and referrals across the country. Together the NAMI Information HelpLine and local HelpLines can provide the most complete support. Join me to learn about new HelpLine resources that will help you start or manage your NAMI State or Affiliate HelpLine and share with me what you need to do the job.
Dawn Brown is the Manager of the NAMI Information HelpLine, where she leads a team of 3 staff, 15 volunteers, and 20 interns. Together they serve the NAMI community by providing the best information, resources and referrals available. Dawn first came to NAMI in 2001 when she attended a NAMI Family Support Group. Her involvement continued as a Family-to-Family graduate and NAMIWalks participant. In 2011, she volunteered at the NAMI HelpLine. Later, she was hired as an Information and Referral Specialist and then HelpLine Manager in 2014. Since then she has worked to reorganize the HelpLine, contribute content and numerous blogs to www.nami.org, and partner with a local law school to open up HelpLine pro bono opportunities for law students. Dawn is the proud mother of Matthew who is living with schizophrenia. She credits NAMI as being important in his recovery and the family’s wellness. Prior to NAMI, she worked in both non-profit organizations and business as a project manager.
Date: October 20, 2015
People turn to NAMI hoping to get critical help with difficult issues during trying times. NAMI HelpLines have proven to be an excellent way to provide help and a welcoming introduction into the NAMI community. The NAMI State Organization and Affiliate network provide a great way to deliver HelpLine information, resources and referrals across the country. Together the NAMI Information HelpLine and local HelpLines can provide the most complete support. Join me to learn about new HelpLine resources that will help you start or manage your NAMI State or Affiliate HelpLine and share with me what you need to do the job.
Dawn Brown is the Manager of the NAMI Information HelpLine, where she leads a team of 3 staff, 15 volunteers, and 20 interns. Together they serve the NAMI community by providing the best information, resources and referrals available. Dawn first came to NAMI in 2001 when she attended a NAMI Family Support Group. Her involvement continued as a Family-to-Family graduate and NAMIWalks participant. In 2011, she volunteered at the NAMI HelpLine. Later, she was hired as an Information and Referral Specialist and then HelpLine Manager in 2014. Since then she has worked to reorganize the HelpLine, contribute content and numerous blogs to www.nami.org, and partner with a local law school to open up HelpLine pro bono opportunities for law students. Dawn is the proud mother of Matthew who is living with schizophrenia. She credits NAMI as being important in his recovery and the family’s wellness. Prior to NAMI, she worked in both non-profit organizations and business as a project manager.