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June 19–22 • Seattle
Our Movement.
Our Moment.
CONVENTION
PROGRAM
2019 NAMI NATIONAL CONVENTION
Workshop Tracks
This year’s convention theme — “Our Movement. Our Moment.” — focuses on bringing
change in three key areas. Follow your interests by looking for workshops in the
following tracks.
PERSONAL CHANGE — NAMI empowers individuals and families to seek support, find
community and engage in personal advocacy. Our Personal Change track workshops
address research, programs or practices that help individuals identify early symptoms,
learn treatment options and find support groups and education programs.
SOCIETAL CHANGE — NAMI raises awareness of mental illness across diverse cultures
for individuals and the public. Relevant submissions in this category might address public
awareness efforts, social media and other community outreach programs that help shift
societal perceptions and increase recognition of mental illness as a health condition like
any other.
SYSTEMS CHANGE — NAMI accelerates innovation in our health care, education and
justice systems. Our Systems Change track covers state or national public policy initiatives,
approaches to educating health care professionals, and promising interventions that offer
a better quality of life for people living with mental health conditions. Successful systems
provide improved access to help and better health outcomes.
Congratulations to the 2019 Lisa Carchedi, M.D.,
Maryland
Exemplary Psychiatrists! William Torrey, M.D.,
New Hampshire
To be considered for the 2019 Exemplary
Psychiatrist Awards, an individual must have set an example for
his or her professional colleagues. NAMI would like to recognize and thank those psychiatrists who
have made substantial contributions to NAMI Affiliate or NAMI State Organization activities. These are the
doctors who have “gone the extra mile” with NAMI members in ways such as:
• Working alongside NAMI members for access to care, research, funding or other NAMI priorities
• Ensuring that the NAMI perspective helps shape state and local services
• Providing comprehensive treatment to people with mental illness including medical, rehabilitative
and social needs
• Educating people with mental illness and their family members
• Educating the public and fighting against prejudice and discrimination
Learn more about exemplary
psychiatrists at www.nami.org/epa
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CONTENTS
4 CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE
6 MEETING ROOM LOCATIONS
8 CONVENTION HOURS
11 2018-2019 NAMI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
13 VOTING INFORMATION AND
2019 BOARD CANDIDATES
17 PROGRAM – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
18 PROGRAM – THURSDAY, JUNE 20
24 STATE CAUCUSES
29 PROGRAM – FRIDAY, JUNE 21
40 PROGRAM – SATURDAY, JUNE 22
44 TIPS AND USEFUL INFORMATION
48 AWARDS
54 EXHIBITORS
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 3
CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE
Tuesday, June 18
5:00 p.m. –
Registration Open
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19
7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. – NAMI Council
Registration Open
6:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Business Meetings
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Education Program Directors/
NAMI Leadership Summit
12:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Coordinator Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Board Candidate Speeches
Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. with Meet and Greet
A Philanthropic Framework for
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. –
Donors in Mental Illness and Welcome Reception
2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Substance Use Disorders
Thursday, June 20
1:30 p.m. –
7:00 a.m. Sunrise Walk with NAMIWalks Workshop Group B
2:45 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. –
Registration Open State Caucuses
6:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – Welcome to Seattle, NAMI 4:30 p.m. –
Support Groups
10:30 a.m. Opening Plenary 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – NAMI Board Roundtable on
Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Diversity and Inclusion
NAMI Service Member,
11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. –
Workshop Group A Veterans and Their Families
12:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Council Candlelight Vigil
CIT Networking Session and
11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. –
Flash Session in Exhibit Hall State Advocacy Leaders
4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Networking Session
12:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Spotlight Presentation — I Am
Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. –
Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Break Bipolar Rock ‘N’ Roller film
1:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
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Friday, June 21
1:30 p.m. – Workshops Group D &
7:00 a.m. Sunrise Walk with NAMIWalks
2:45 p.m. Research Updates
8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Workshops Group E &
Registration Open
5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Research Updates
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. –
Friday Plenary Support Groups
10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Special Interest
Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Networking Session
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Celebrating Advancements:
Flash Session in the Exhibit Hall
3:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Special Judiciary Session
11:00 a.m. –
Workshops Group C
12:15 p.m. Celebrate NAMI Washington’s
12:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – 40th Anniversary with
Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. The Brain Power Chronicles:
12:30 p.m. – Mental Health Stories
Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Break
1:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22
7:00 a.m. Sunrise Walk with NAMIWalks Special Workshop — Cognitive
1:00 p.m. – Behavioral Therapy for
7:30 a.m. – Interfaith Prayer and 5:00 p.m. Psychosis: What It Is, What It
8:30 a.m. Share Services Does, and How You Can Help
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –
Research Plenary Workshops Group F
10:30 a.m. 2:45 p.m.
10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. –
NAMI Annual Business Meeting LGBTQ Networking Session
12:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
12:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – NAMI Celebration and
Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Awards Banquet
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 5
MEETING ROOM LOCATIONS
All NAMI Convention activities are held at the Hyatt Regency Seattle
Third Floor
Meeting Room Activities
• Workshops
Columbia Ballroom
Activities:
• Leadership Summit
• Welcome Reception
• Plenary Sessions
• Spotlight Sessions
• NAMI Annual Business
Meeting
• NAMI Celebration and
Awards Banquet
Fourth Floor
Meeting Room Activities
• Workshops
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Fifth Floor
Quinault Room Activities
• NAMI Presentations
Elwha Room Activities
• Spotlight Session
• CBTp Workshop
• Brain Power
Chronicles: Mental
Health Stories
Seventh Floor
Regency Ballroom
Activities:
• Registration
• Exhibit Hall
• NAMI Store
• NAMI Information Desk
• CEU Desk
• NAMI Elections Booth
Meeting Room Activities:
• Welcome Center,
Room 701
• Workshops,
Room 702
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 7
CONVENTION HOURS
Registration
7th Floor, Regency Ballroom Foyer
Tuesday, June 18............ 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19...... 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20......... 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21................. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NAMI Information Desk
7th Floor, Regency Ballroom Foyer
Wednesday, June 19...... 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20......... 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21................. 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22.......... 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Ask about NAMI, the convention, restaurants 7th Floor, Regency Ballroom
and more. Thursday, June 20......... 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21................. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Welcome Center Find resources and information about
7th Floor, Room 701 publications, facilities, products and services of
interest to NAMI members. Please stop by and
Wednesday, June 19...... 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. visit our exhibitors.
Thursday, June 20......... 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21................. 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. NAMI Booth
Saturday, June 22.......... 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 7th Floor, Regency Ballroom
NAMI welcomes people living with mental
Thursday, June 20......... 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
illness and offers several special services,
sponsored by Beacon Health Options. Friday, June 21................. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
NAMI invites you to stop by the NAMI Booth
to learn what’s new at NAMI and connect
with staff.
NAMI Store
7th Floor, Regency Ballroom
Thursday, June 20......... 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21................. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Purchase various wearables, novelty items and
books that encourage awareness and engage
others in conversation about mental health.
Also, attend book signings by notable authors.
Press Room
Room 308
Press and media may check in here to receive a
media pass.
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Continuing Education (CE)
Check-In at NAMI
Information Desk
7th Floor, Regency Ballroom
Wednesday, June 19...... 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20......... 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Supporting NAMI as they
Friday, June 21................. 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. help millions of Americans
Saturday, June 22.......... 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. affected by mental illness.
Please see page 44 for more information.
FedEx Business Center
2nd Floor
Monday–Friday:.............. 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Saturday:........................... 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday:..................................12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
NAMI Council Meet Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc.
and Greet Tables
© 2017 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. All rights reserved. USD/TAK/17/0002 04/2017
Columbia Ballroom Foyer
NAMI Service Members, Veterans and
Their Families Council
NAMI Peer Leadership Council
Leading humanity to
NAMI FaithNet healthy, vibrant lives
Meet council and advisory group members
and ask about activities.
At Magellan, we have a unique vision
of better and more affordable care that
NAMI Elections is helping millions of individuals enjoy
Booth Hours improved health and brighter futures.
Wednesday, June 19...... 12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Magellan Cares Foundation is proud
Thursday, June 20......... 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. to support NAMI
The Magellan Cares Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable
organization with the mission to improve the health and
#NAMICON2019
well-being of the lives and communities we serve.
Don’t forget to use #NAMICON2019
and tag us on social media using
@NAMICommunicate! We’ll be sharing
highlights throughout the week.
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 9
NAMI CODE OF CONDUCT
NAMI is committed to providing a safe, any harassing behavior are expected to
productive and welcoming environment comply immediately.
for all meeting participants and NAMI staff.
Sanctions may range from a verbal warning,
All participants, including but not limited to
to ejection from the meeting without
attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors,
refund, to notifying appropriate authorities.
NAMI staff, service providers and others are
Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate
expected to abide by this Code of Conduct
conduct will not be tolerated. If a participant
Policy. This policy applies to all NAMI
observes inappropriate comments or actions,
meeting-related events, including those
please contact a NAMI staff person, who will
sponsored by organizations other than NAMI
work with appropriate NAMI leadership to
but held in conjunction with NAMI events, in
resolve the situation.
public or private facilities.
If you are being harassed, notice that
It is the policy of NAMI that all participants,
someone else is being harassed, or have any
including attendees, vendors, NAMI staff,
other concerns, please notify Dawn Brown or
volunteers and all other stakeholders at
Marguerite Leishman of any grievances so we
NAMI meetings conduct themselves in a
can address them on-site.
professional manner that is welcoming to
all participants and free from any form of Should you need to contact NAMI in
discrimination, harassment or retaliation. writing, please email dbrown@nami.org or
Participants will treat each other with respect mleishman@nami.org
and consideration to create a collegial,
PARTICIPATION STATEMENT: Admittance
inclusive and professional environment at
to all NAMI convention areas, sessions,
NAMI meetings.
workshops and the exhibit hall is limited
This Code of Conduct may be revised to registered attendees with convention
at any time by NAMI and the terms are badges. Admittance to ticketed luncheons
non-negotiable. Your registration for, or and dinners is limited to attendees with
attendance at, any NAMI event indicates tickets. The NAMI Convention is a private
your agreement to abide by this policy event, and organizers have the right to admit
and its terms. or deny entrance.
Participants will avoid any inappropriate
actions or statements based on individual
characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, nationality,
political affiliation, ability status, educational
background, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Disruptive or harassing
behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Complimentary internet is available
Harassment includes, but is not limited to, in the meeting spaces and sessions
inappropriate or intimidating behavior and throughout the Convention for email,
language, unwelcome jokes or comments, mobile app and social media access.
unwanted touching or attention, offensive From the list of Wi-Fi networks,
images, photography without permission, connect to Hyatt_Meeting with
stalking and disruption of presentations password nami19.
or events. Participants asked to stop
10 | 2019 NAMI National Convention Program2018-2019 NAMI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adrienne Kennedy, M.A., Jim Hayes, M.D.,
2020 2020
President Greer, SC
West Lake Hills, TX
Lacey Berumen, Ph.D., Carlos A. Larrauri, MSN,
M.N.M., C.A.C.III, ARNP, FNP-BC,
2019 2020
First Vice President Miami, FL
Denver, CO
Shirley J. Holloway, Ph.D., Amanda Lipp,
2019 2020
Second Vice President Sacramento, CA
Anchorage, AK
Barbara Ricci, Jacqueline “Jackie”
2019 Martinez, C.P.S.,
Treasurer 2019
New York City, NY Revere, MA
Dave Stafford, Captain Stacey L. Owens,
2021 2021
Secretary Simpsonville, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Judge Joyce A. Campbell, Micah Pearson, C.P.S.W.,
J.D., 2020
2021 Las Cruces, NM
Fairfield, OH
Charma D. Dudley, Ph.D., Steve Pitman, J.D.,
FPPR, 2021
2019 Lake Forest, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Vanessa Fernandes, Catherine “Carrie” Roach,
2021 M.S.
Dallas, TX 2019
Saint Paul, MN
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 11BOLD Neurocrine Biosciences
is proud to support NAMI
FOR
LIFE
Thank you for your
commitment and continued
Allergan welcomes all
efforts towards increasing
2019 attendees. awareness around mental
health and tardive dyskinesia
Allergan is a bold, global
pharmaceutical company with
a purpose. We are focused on
(TD) in the community.
developing, manufacturing and
commercializing products for
eye care,medical aesthetics &
dermatology, the central nervous
system and gastroenterology
therapeutic categories.
We are Bold for Life.
www.Allergan.com
©2019 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CP-TD-US-0394 06/19
Janssen Neuroscience applauds those working together
at the county, state, and federal levels, especially at the
intersection of criminal justice and mental health reform,
to champion a better future for individuals with serious
mental illness, including schizophrenia.
Yvonne Ford, Untitled Artwork from Reflections Art in Health
We can and should continue to “When a person living
with serious mental illness
set a higher standard for how we relapses, it’s devastating and
support individuals with serious progressively makes it harder
to achieve their potential.
mental illness. That’s why we continue to
work tirelessly to provide
Janssen’s unwavering commitment to delivering medicines and conduct research that offer hope
innovative mental health therapies spans 50 years, for the individual and their families, so they can
live fulfilling and healthier lives.”
and we will continue to champion treatments to
improve the lives of those with serious mental illness. —Courtney Billington
President, Janssen Neuroscience
© Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2018 03/18 cp-50804v1
12 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramVOTING INFORMATION AND
2019 BOARD CANDIDATES
Voting is done by credentialed delegates
and proxies on behalf of NAMI Affiliates
NEW THIS YEAR
and NAMI State Organizations. As a result, Voting takes place at the new NAMI
most convention attendees do not vote. Elections Booth located near the
However, all NAMI members can get to registration area. Credentialed NAMI Affiliate
know the individuals who will represent and NAMI State Organization representatives
them for the next three years. Here are are invited to check in with staff at the booth
several opportunities to get to know these to pick up credentials and cast ballots in the
NAMI leaders: online voting system for their NAMI State
Organization or NAMI Affiliate. If you are
• Listen to candidate speeches, scheduled for not already credentialed, staff will assist
Wednesday, June 19, 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. with credentialing. Staff hours will be clearly
in the Elwha A Ballroom. posted at the Elections Booth.
• Join the candidates afterwards for a The NAMI Elections Booth will open
meet and greet immediately following the Wednesday, June 19 at 12:00 p.m., and
candidate speeches. will be staffed at specific times until
• Check out www.nami.org/2019Candidates Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. when online
for the candidates’ letters of nomination, voting closes.
what they think are the important issues
facing NAMI, short speeches that they Winning candidates for the NAMI Board of
recorded earlier this year and their photos. Directors will be announced at the NAMI
Annual Business Meeting on Saturday,
• Visit the candidate posters to learn more. June 22, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Candidates are wearing red, white and
blue “candidate” ribbons on their name
badges. Members are encouraged to
engage with them to learn about what they
hope to accomplish on the NAMI Board
of Directors.
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 13CANDIDATES FOR THE
2019 NAMI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Reiser, M.B.A., M.A. Nadine H. Lewis, CWO,
Nominated by NAMI USCG (Ret.)
Gainesville (FL) Nominated by NAMI
Oklahoma
Kimmie Jordan, LMFT, Doug Beach, M.S.
CPRP, LADAC Nominated by NAMI
Nominated by NAMI San Antonio (TX)
Doña Ana County (NM)
Shirley J. Holloway, Ph.D. Charma D. Dudley, Ph.D.,
Nominated by NAMI FPPR
Alaska Nominated by NAMI
Keystone Pennsylvania
Lisa R. Carchedi, M.D., Ingrid Diaz, Ph.D., M.A.,
MS C-IAYT MSW, LCSW
Nominated by NAMI Nominated by NAMI
Maryland New Jersey
Tracy Plouck Jeff Fladen, MSW
Nominated by NAMI Nominated by NAMI
Ohio Tennessee
El Paso County Jacqueline “Jackie”
Commissioner David Stout Martinez, CPS, FPS
Nominated by NAMI Nominated by NAMI
El Paso (TX) MetroWest (MA)
14 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramRanked #1
by U.S. News & World Report
— Darryl
Mental Health Advocate and Participant in
McLean’s Deconstructing Stigma Campaign
PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST IN MENTAL HEALTH
Whether it’s our treatment programs or our Deconstructing Stigma
awareness campaign, McLean is changing lives and attitudes.
800.333.0338 mcleanhospital.org
T R E AT M E N T | R E S E A R C H | E D U C AT I O N | A D V O C A C YBehavioral health. It’s all we do. At Beacon, we connect people to meaningful care for long-lasting recovery. beaconhealthoptions.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Registration Open Barbara Ricci, NAMI Board of Directors,
Senior Advisor, Behavioral Health, The
7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Center for High Impact Philanthropy,
Philadelphia, PA
NAMI Leadership Summit: Kristen K. Ward, Social Impact Fellow,
Forging Our Future The Center for High Impact Philanthropy,
Philadelphia, PA
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Columbia Ballroom Salon A NAMI Council
NAMI field leaders* will learn about the Business Meetings
national strategic plan and how to position
for increased impact as an alliance. 2:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Opportunities and tools for effecting societal, Executive Directors Council and Award
personal and systems change in 2019 will Presentation – Room 405
be offered in addition to helping participants 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
envision their use in support of strategic plan
goals. Participants will leave the day having
State Presidents Council – Room 408
identified new insights for harnessing and Peer Leadership Council and Award
facilitating the power of their organization Presentation – Room 403
and the power of the alliance. NAMI Service Members, Veterans and
*NAMI field leaders include Board members, Their Families Council – Room 306
Executive Directors, Education Directors,
Advocacy Directors, Development Directors/
NAMIWalks Walk Managers Education Program
Directors/Coordinator
Lunch Break Meeting
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
NAMI Election Booth Hours Room 305
12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Board Candidate Speeches
A Philanthropic Framework with Meet & Greet
5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
for Donors in Mental
Elwha A Ballroom
Illness and Substance Hear from candidates interested in serving on
Use Disorders the NAMI Board for the next three years and
take the opportunity to meet them personally.
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Room 302
The University of Pennsylvania Center for High
Welcome Reception
Impact Philanthropy will present its proposed 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
framework for giving in behavioral health, Columbia Ballroom
including mental illness and substance use Kick off your 2019 NAMI National Convention
disorders. They will highlight priority areas that experience connecting, networking and
committed, interested and emerging funders sharing with attendees.
have expressed interest in supporting.
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 17THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Sunrise Walk Exhibit Hall Open
with NAMIWalks 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
Main Lobby
NAMI Election Booth Hours
Start your day with a brisk 30-minute walk 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
through the heart of Seattle, led by the
NAMIWalks team. WORKSHOPS – GROUP A
1.25 CE hours
Registration Open 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Life Changer: The Healing Power
NAMI Opening Plenary of Telling Your Story
1.5 CE hours Room 305 – PERSONAL CHANGE
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Sharing your story inspires others, but it also
serves as a tool for personal recovery. In
Columbia Ballroom
this session, you will hear from individuals
Join us in a conversation with Dr. McCance-
who describe the healing and growth they
Katz, the first-ever Assistant Secretary to
experienced by telling their story through
lead the Substance Abuse and Mental
platforms like NAMIWalks. Presenters will
Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA.
offer practical tips on how to tell your story in
Hear about what brought the Assistant
a way that supports your recovery.
Secretary to her role, what inspires her, and
the priorities she is advancing. Discover how Wayne Baldaro, Lead, Field Resource
SAMHSA is working to improve mental health Development, NAMI, Arlington, VA
and substance use care, the impact it may Darcey Mamone, B.A., MBA Certificate,
have on your own care, and how you, as a Senior Manager, Field Resource
NAMI leader or advocate, can complement Development, NAMI, Arlington, VA
SAMHSA’s efforts at the state and local levels. Pooja Mehta, B.S., Development and Special
Events Manager, NAMI North Carolina,
Keynote:
Morrisville, NC
Elinore F. McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D.,
Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and The Power of Employment
Substance Use, Substance Abuse and Mental
Room 406 – PERSONAL CHANGE
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
Although employment plays a critical role
Rockville, MD
in achieving recovery, 80 percent of adults
Moderator:
with a serious and persistent mental illness
Angela Kimball, Acting Chief Executive
are unemployed. Participants will walk away
Officer, NAMI, Arlington, VA
from this session with resources to help
Award Presentation: make employment a reality, learn about legal
Outstanding Friend of NAMI Award protections and accommodations under the
presented to Rodney F. Hochman Americans with Disabilities Act, and hear how
employment has the power to save lives.
Rona and Ken Purdy Award to End
Discrimination presented to Taraji P. Henson Stephanie West-Potter, Communications &
Outreach Director, Disability Rights Center of
Kansas, Lawrence, KS
18 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramNAMI Ending the Silence Disparities Faced by Individuals with
for Families Mental Health Problems: Tools to
Quinault Room – SOCIETAL CHANGE Forge Pathways for Change
Experience the new NAMI Ending the Silence Room 301 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
for Families presentation for parents and People living with mental health problems
other primary caregivers of middle and high are more likely to experience negative social
school students. The presentation helps raise determinants of health. This session will explore
awareness around mental health conditions these disparities from diverse perspectives:
and includes warning signs, facts and family, consumer/peer and provider/researcher.
statistics, and tips on how to approach your The panelists will present tools to help create
student and work with school staff. parity via innovative policy, programs, and
Katie Donohue, Volunteer Coordinator, payment pathways.
Young Adult Presenter, NAMI Ending the Moderator:
Silence, NAMI Greater Orlando, Orlando, FL Adrienne Kennedy, M.A., President, NAMI
Donna Helsel, Education Director, NAMI Board of Directors, Arlington, VA
Ending the Silence Lead Presenter, NAMI Keris Myrick, M.S., M.B.S., Chief, Peer And
Greater Orlando, Orlando, FL Paraprofessional Service, Los Angeles
Department Of Mental Health,
A New Approach to Los Angeles, CA
Communicating and Breaking John Torous, M.D., M.B.I., Director, Digital
Barriers to Mental Health in Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Black Communities Center/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Room 304 – SOCIETAL CHANGE
The Evolution of a DBT-Informed
Barriers to identifying and treating mental
health concerns that minority communities
Parenting Skills Group for
face can lead to racial disparities in access Caregivers of Youth
to treatment and quality of life. It also can Room 408 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
give rise to inappropriate treatment and The psychoeducational format of this dialectical
misdiagnoses. This session will discuss the behavioral therapy (DBT)-informed parenting
fundamental need to address communities on skills program equips parents with the necessary
their terms and focus on indivdual patient and skills to support and manage their youth’s mental
community needs, rather than conforming to health needs, while improving communication,
the “majority culture” approach. collaboration, and treatment outcomes. The
Ericka Goodwin, M.D., Psychiatrist, Global goal of the session is to promote mental health
Health Psychiatry, Atlanta, GA wellness beyond youth treatment programs,
Napoleon Higgins, M.D., Psychiatrist, Bay thereby fostering improved youth-family
Pointe Behavioral Health Service, Inc., engagement and family resiliency.
Friendswood, TX Lisa Azzopardi, C.Y.W., M.S.W., R.S.W., Social
Worker and Psychotherapist, Catalyst Therapy,
Toronto, Ontario
Elizabeth Lovrics, B.F.A., M.S.W., R.S.W., Private
Practitioner, SickKids Community Mental Health,
Toronto, Ontario
Helen Stolte, B.A., J.D., Mental Health
Consultant, Cleveland, OH
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 19THURSDAY, JUNE 20
The Military Culture: Checking our Lunch Break
Culture Competence 12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Room 306 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
Serving the mental health needs of military
professionals and their families requires Ice Cream Break in
compassion and a clear understanding of what Exhibit Hall
it means to be a warrior. Military service has an
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
impact on each family member during war and
peace. This session will explore characteristics
of military culture: how it helps and hinders
Workshops – Group B
mental health. Participants will examine the 1.25 CE hours
trend of shifting more mental health care to the 1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
private sector, where fewer adults have served
in the military.
Margaret Gallagher, Ph.D., Retired RN/CNA-BC, Spotlight Presentation
Volunteer, NAMI Greater Houston, Houston, TX
Brenda LaVar, Ph.D., Community Relations The Kids We Lose: Partial
Administrator, WellPath & Board Member, Screening and Discussion
NAMI Greater Houston, Spring, TX Room 302
Holly Doggett, MS, Business Development
The recently released documentary film “The
Manager, Cedar Crest Hospital, Temple, TX
Kids We Lose” draws attention to how the
Ovi Rivera, MS, Master Sergeant, USA
counterproductive and often brutal treatment
Retired, Outreach Director, The Steven A.
of kids with social, emotional, and behavioral
Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors,
challenges contributes to the school-to-
Killeen, TX
prison pipeline.
Expand NAMI Programs: Online Dr. Greene, author of the influential books
Program Leader Training “The Explosive Child,” “Lost at School,”
Room 307 – SYSTEMS CHANGE “Raising Human Beings” and “Lost & Found”
Blended training (online/in-person) allows will lead a discussion following a partial
your NAMI State or Affiliate Organization to screening of the documentary.
increase participation, standardize quality and Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Founding Director,
reduce costs of training program leaders. Learn Lives in the Balance, Adjunct Associate
best practices for utilizing blended training to Professor, Department of Psychology, Virginia
expand your program offerings. We’ll use the Tech, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Science,
newest programs, NAMI Family & Friends and University of Technology Sydney, and
NAMI Sharing Your Story for Law Enforcement, Executive Producer of “The Kids We Lose,”
to illustrate strategies for bringing additional Portland, ME
successful programs to your community.
Julie Erickson, M.A., Senior Program Manager,
NAMI, Arlington, VA
Suzanne Robinson, M.S.W., Assistant Director,
National Education Programs, NAMI,
Arlington, VA
Shannon Scully, M.P.P., Senior Manager,
Criminal Justice Policy, NAMI, Arlington, VA
20 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramEngaging Communities of Color Narrowing the Net: Reducing the
with NAMI Affiliates Role of Law Enforcement and the
Room 301 – SOCIETAL CHANGE Criminal Justice System in Mental
This session aims to help the NAMI increase Health Care
its outreach to communities of color and raise Room 702 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
awareness regarding mental illness. Panelists While well intentioned, many efforts to
will present a theory of change strategy for improve response to individuals experiencing
creating long-lasting and mission-driven mental health crises are expanding the role
relationships between people of color and of police in the provision of care. This session
local NAMI affiliates. covers potential dangers in this approach,
Henry Appiah, B.A., EMPA, New York including the widening of the criminal
University, Robert F. Wagner School of Public justice net, trauma and stigma. Speakers
Service, New York, NY will demonstrate how the Crisis Intervention
Fernando Brigidi de Mello, B.A., EMPA, New Team (CIT) model can provide a foundation
York University, Robert F. Wagner School of for supporting crisis system development
Public Service, New York, NY that promotes recovery and minimizes the
Rachel Danielle, B.A., EMPA Candidate, New need for police involvement. while ensuring
York University, Robert F. Wagner School of law enforcement is prepared to assist
Public Service, New York, NY when needed.
Jamal Robison, B.A., EMPA Candidate, New Ron Bruno, 2nd Vice President, CIT
York University, Robert F. Wagner School of International, Salt Lake City, UT
Public Service, New York, NY Sam Cochran, Major (Ret.), Co-Chairman of
the Board, CIT International, Memphis, TN
Family Inclusion in a Recovery
Shannon Scully, M.P.P., Senior Manager,
Oriented System of Care Criminal Justice Policy, NAMI, Arlington, VA
Room 307 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
The primary focus of this session is to Testing the Effectiveness of
introduce several ways of guiding families the NAMI In Our Own Voice
and agencies through the recovery process. Presentation Program
We help them with coping, communication
Room 306
and problem-solving skills. Workshop leaders
Stigma continues to be one of the strongest
will review how to collaborate in treating
deterrents against seeking help. The NAMI
chronic mental illness and addiction. They
In Our Own Voice program brings awareness
will also demonstrate two evidence-based
and education about mental health conditions
practices and identify three strategies for
to the general public. The NAMI In Our
supporting a Recovery Oriented System
Own Voice Evaluation Study proves that
of Care.
education is key in changing attitudes, ideas
Kevin Keefe, M.S.W., LICSW, Chief of and assumptions about people with mental
Compliance & Service Excellence, CAI health conditions.
WestBridge, Manchester, NH
Otto F. Wahl, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus,
Robin Pinard, M.A., LCMHC, Director of
Department of Psychology, University of
Family Services, WestBridge Inc.,
Hartford, Hartford, CT
Manchester, NH
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 21THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Solving the Competency Dilemma Katrina Carter, B.S., Director of Reentry and
— Reducing Inappropriate Treatment Services, Iowa Department of
Corrections, Des Moines, IA
Incarceration of People with
Cassie Hindman, M.S., Psychologist, Iowa
Mental Illness Department of Corrections – Newton
Room 401 – SYSTEMS CHANGE Correctional Facility, Newton, IA
In many states, law enforcement agents Peggy Huppert, B.A., Executive Director,
hold people with mental illnesses charged NAMI Iowa, Des Moines, IA
with misdemeanors or minor felonies in David Lange, B.A., NAMI State Trainer, NAMI
jails unnecessarily because they are found Iowa, Des Moines, IA
incompetent for their criminal cases. This
trend contributes to the inappropriate Leading Your Organization:
criminalization of people with mental illness How the Standards of Excellence
and diverts funding away from mental health Maps the Way
treatment. Using an important settlement
Room 406 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
in a Washington State legal case as a focal
Drawing on lessons learned from all parts of
point, this workshop unveils a point of crisis.
our alliance, this session brings together NAMI
Workshop leaders discuss strategies for
State Organization and NAMI Affiliate leaders
reducing incarceration and link people with
who share how they use the Standards
services and supports they need.
of Excellence as a collaborative roadmap
Sue Abderholden, M.P.H., Executive Director, to foster communication and strategically
NAMI Minnesota, St. Paul, MN achieve our shared mission. Attendees
Kim Mosolf, J.D., Director of Treatment come away with tangible ideas for improved
Facilities Program, Disability Rights effectiveness in leading their organizations.
Washington, Seattle, WA
Renata Ponichtera, Senior Manager, Field
Ron Honberg, J.D., Former Senior Policy
Capacity Building, NAMI, Arlington, VA
Advisor, NAMI, Arlington, VA (Moderator)
Lynne Saunders, Senior Advisor, Field
Integrating NAMI Peer-to-Peer Capacity Building, NAMI, Arlington, VA
Liz Taylor, Senior Manager, Field Capacity
and NAMI Connection Recovery
Building, NAMI, Arlington, VA
Support Group into a State Prison
System: How Iowa Did It Measuring Impact:
Room 305 – SYSTEMS CHANGE Begin at the Beginning
Many individuals in prison have complex Room 304 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
health care needs and those returning At all levels of the alliance, NAMI staff and
to the community have higher rates of volunteers should make sure we’re working
chronic conditions, such as mental illness on the right initiatives and telling the most
and substance use disorders. Untreated, compelling stories about what we do and our
those conditions threaten their successful impact on communities. A good place to start
reentry. In 2014, the Iowa Department of is clearly identifying and understanding who
Corrections and NAMI partnered to introduce benefits from the work we are doing. It also
NAMI Peer- to-Peer and NAMI Connection is important to define the change we hope to
Recovery Support Group to nine prisons over see and how we know we’ve succeeded.
three years.
Heidi Guglielmino, MBA, PMP, Director of
Data Integration, NAMI, Arlington, VA
22 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramFLASH SESSIONS, THURSDAY, JUNE 20
0.50 CE hours per session Community Response Team
Exhibit Hall Program: Addressing Mental
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wellness
Employment Opportunities 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
for All Abilities Exhibit Hall – SYSTEMS CHANGE
The Community Response Team (CRT) is
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. an award-winning co-responder program
Exhibit Hall – PERSONAL CHANGE designed to increase mental illness
The goal of this presentation is to introduce identification and interventions. The Douglas
participants to the many employment County Mental Health Initiative is the
opportunities available for individuals with backbone organization for the CRT program
disabilities, as well as the variety of supports which addresses unmet mental health needs.
available to assist with job success for all Weston Body, B.A., Officer, Castle Rock Police,
abilities. This support includes the Ability Castle Rock, CO
One/Source America federal program, Allison Shew, Ph.D., Community Response
which enables nonprofits nationwide to offer Team; Colorado Springs, CO
supported employment, with livable wages Lynette Sanchez, M.A., Case Manager,
and a variety of career tracks. Community Response Team, Aurora, CO
Jo’el Roth, M.S., CRC, Certified Rehabilitation
Counselor, Global Connections to The SBIRT Evolution for
Employment, Lacey, WA Adolescents: A Recipe to Drive
Behavioral Health Integration
Leveraging the Power of Growing in Primary Care
Corporate Activism to Accelerate
Stigma Reduction 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall – SYSTEMS CHANGE
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. While the co-occurrence of mental health and
Exhibit Hall – SOCIETAL CHANGE substance use disorders in adolescents often
This session will educate attendees on how leads to poor outcomes, broad adoption of an
businesses are expanding public activism evidenced-based solution, Screening, Brief
to influence complex social issues that Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT),
carry stigmas, just like mental health. Issues is impeded because the medical system
that benefit from the power of corporate does not universally address substance use
activism in mental health range from “toxic on a continuum. Presenters will discuss a
masculinity” to gay marriage to immigrant national pilot of an adolescent SBIRT change
rights. After reviewing lessons learned package that provides guidance on clinical
and best practices, workshop leaders will and operational transformation for integrated
support participants in building a case for behavioral health care and real-world
involvement by their employers, clients or implementation recommendations.
corporate partners.
Lindsi LoVerde, M.P.H., PMP, Healthcare
Mitul Desai, J.D., Vice President, Mastercard; Transformation Director, National Council for
Senior Advisor, MindRight, New York, NY Behavioral Health, Washington, DC
Ian Shea, MBA, Founder and CEO, I M Pam Pietruszewski, M.A., Integrated Health
Human, San Francisco, CA Consultant, National Council for Behavioral
Health, Washington, DC
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 23STATE CAUCUSES
Thursday, June 20, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
State Caucus Time Location
Alabama 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 402
Alaska 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 402
Arizona 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 403
Arkansas 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 403
California 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 407
Colorado 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 403
Connecticut 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 404
District of Columbia 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 404
Florida 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 404
Georgia 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 405
Hawaii 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 405
Idaho 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 405
Illinois 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 405
Indiana 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 301
Iowa 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 301
Kansas 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 301
Kentucky 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 301
Louisiana 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 302
Maine 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 302
Maryland 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 302
Massachusetts 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 304
Michigan 3: 15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 304
24 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramSTATE CAUCUSES, CONTINUED
Thursday, June 20, 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
State Caucus Time Location
Minnesota 4:00–4:45 p.m. 407
Mississippi 4:00–4:45 p.m. 407
Missouri 4:00–4:45 p.m. 407
Montana 4:00–4:45 p.m. 407
Nebraska 4:00–4:45 p.m. 403
Nevada 4:00–4:45 p.m. 403
New Hampshire 4:00–4:45 p.m. 403
New Jersey 4:00–4:45 p.m. 403
New Mexico 4:00–4:45 p.m. 401
New York 4:00–4:45 p.m. 401
North Carolina 4:00–4:45 p.m. 401
North Dakota 4:00–4:45 p.m. 401
Ohio 4:00–4:45 p.m. 402
Oklahoma 4:00–4:45 p.m. 404
Oregon 4:00–4:45 p.m. 404
Pennsylvania 4:00–4:45 p.m. 405
Rhode Island 4:00–4:45 p.m. 405
South Carolina 4:00–4:45 p.m. 405
South Dakota 4:00–4:45 p.m. 302
Tennessee 4:00–4:45 p.m. 302
Texas 4:00–4:45 p.m. 406
Utah 4:00–4:45 p.m. 406
Vermont 4:00–4:45 p.m. 406
Virgin Islands 4:00–4:45 p.m. 302
Virginia 4:00–4:45 p.m. 302
Washington 4:00–4:45 p.m. 702
West Virginia 4:00–4:45 p.m. 302
Wisconsin 4:00–4:45 p.m. 302
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 25THURSDAY, JUNE 20
NAMI Family Support Group* State Advocacy Leaders
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Networking Session
Room 304 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Support groups are opportunities for Room 402
people to share common experiences and Join advocacy leaders, NAMI State
receive group wisdom in a non-judgmental Organization and Affiliate executive directors,
environment. NAMI Family Support Groups and NAMI staff to discuss the top policy and
are for people who have loved ones with a advocacy issues facing the NAMI alliance. We
mental health condition. will address top state strategies to promote
innovation, improve care and support
NAMI Connection Recovery recovery. Join us for an interactive discussion
Support Group* to share ideas with colleagues from across
the country and hear about current efforts,
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
new resources available for advocacy
Room 306 leaders and tactics to advance mental health
Support groups are opportunities for priorities.
people to share common experiences and
receive group wisdom in a non-judgmental
CIT Networking Session
environment. NAMI Connection Recovery
Support Groups are for people who identify 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
as having a mental health condition. Room 401
*Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to attend Join us for an hour of networking and
NAMI support groups. Support groups are facilitated discussion about your efforts to
limited to 15 participants each and are closed grow Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs
once they are full and/or in session. in your community. Meet with experts from
NAMI, CIT International and others from
NAMI Board Roundtable on
around the country who are passionate about
Diversity and Inclusion improving responses to mental health crises.
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Whether you are just getting started or have
Room 702 a well-established program, come learn from
Join the Board of Directors for a special others and share your knowledge.
interest session that will discuss our common
mission and goals. General and small group
discussions will allow for listening and
supported discussions. Diverse cultural
communities are particularly encouraged to
attend, but all are welcome.
NAMI Board of Directors
#NAMICON2019
NAMI Service Members, Veterans Don’t forget to use #NAMICON2019
and Their Families Council and tag us on social media using
Candlelight Vigil @NAMICommunicate! We’ll be sharing
5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. highlights throughout the week.
Columbia Ballroom Foyer
26 | 2019 NAMI National Convention Programcombats the stigma behind mental health
Spotlight Presentation issues and sheds light on what it is like being
1.5 CE hours at the top of the industry despite seemingly
insurmountable odds. NAMI partnered with
I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help Showtime, a NAMI contributor, on the release
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. of the film; Ranallo is a NAMI Ambassador.
Columbia Ballroom Salons C/D Panel Discussion Featuring:
This session will highlight advances in Brian Dailey, SVP, Showtime Networks Inc.,
education and training on anosognosia, New York, NY
or poor adherence to treatment Mauro Ranallo, Combat Sports Announcer,
recommendations. The presenter will provide NAMI Ambassador, Los Angeles, CA
practical LEAP® communication tools for Frank Shamrock, Mixed Martial Arts
building bridges and partnerships with Champion, Motivational Speaker, NAMI
people who have different views of their Ambassador, Los Angeles, CA
illness and needs than those of their loved Moderator:
ones, doctors and sometimes even law Kenneth Duckworth, M.D., Medical Director,
enforcement. NAMI, Arlington, VA
Dr. Xavier Amador is an internationally Award Presentation:
renowned clinical psychologist and author Lionel Aldridge Champions Award presented
of the international bestseller, “I Am Not to Mauro Ranallo
Sick, I Don’t Need Help!” He is also a
family caregiver of two close relatives with
schizophrenia and another with bipolar
disorder.
Xavier Amador, Ph.D., Co-founder, LEAP
Foundation for Research to Practice, Visiting
Professor, State University of New York,
Author of “I Am Not Sick I Don’t Need Help,”
Peconic, NY
Bipolar Rock ‘N’ Roller
Film Screening (Rated TVMA) with
Panel Discussion
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Columbia Ballroom Salon A
A raw and unflinching account of Mauro
Ranallo’s decades-long struggle with bipolar
disorder. The voice of WWE and Showtime
Championship Boxing, Ranallo has called
some of the biggest sports events in history– Thursday, June 20
Columbia Ballroom
6 pm –
7:30 pm
all the while fighting his own epic battles Salon A
with mental health. Follow his journey as he
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2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 27Thank You to Our NAMIWalks National Sponsors
NATIONAL ELITE SPONSOR
NATIONAL LEAD SPONSOR
HBC Foundation
is the charitable
arm of:
NATIONAL SPONSOR NATIONAL PARTNERS
Over 300 NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates participate in NAMIWalks to raise
awareness and engage supporters for the NAMI mission in their communities.
Funds raised through NAMIWalks directly support and strengthen local education programs, services
and advocacy efforts for NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates across the United States.
Thanks to the support of our sponsors and participants, NAMIWalks
is NAMI’s largest fundraising and awareness campaign.
www.namiwalks.orgFRIDAY, JUNE 21
Sunrise Walk with multilateral youth-to-youth mental health
nonprofit in the world. Since its inception,
NAMIWalks L2S has impacted over 30,000 people on
7:00 a.m. six continents. As a mental health advocate
and artist, Diana fervently seeks to integrate
Main Lobby
socio-culturally literate art to promote mental
Start your day with a brisk 30-minute walk
wellness for youth. Her “Minority Mental
through the heart of Seattle, led by the
Health Series: Thoughts” went viral in 2018,
NAMIWalks team.
engaging over 2 million people, and her
TEDxTeen talk has been viewed over 55,000
Registration Open times. Diana also serves as a crisis worker for
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and
Crisis Text Line. She speaks worldwide about
Friday Plenary youth mental health and her own experience
1.0 CE hours with bipolar disorder.
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Award Presentation:
Dear Stranger: A Journey of Youth Award Presentation: Young Leader Award
Mental Health presented to Diana Chao
Columbia Ballroom
Diana Chao, 20, is a Chinese-American Exhibit Hall Open
immigrant who grew up in Los Angeles, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
California. She is currently a sophomore
at Princeton University and is studying
geoscience, history, and diplomacy. After
being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the
age of 13, she discovered that sharing her
thoughts and feelings in letters—addressed
to no one in particular—aided in her recovery.
As a result, she launched “Letters to
Strangers” (L2S), a global, youth-run mental
health organization that is currently the only
2019 NAMI National Convention Program | 29FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Workshops – Group C Joan DeFilippo, Manager, Field Resource
Development, NAMI, Arlington, VA
1.25 CE hours
Kris Eschman, MBA, MSW, Senior Manager, Field
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Resource Development, NAMI, Arlington, VA
Karen Ranus, Executive Director, NAMI Austin,
Whole Health Coaching: A Austin, TX
New Approach for Promoting Christina Schneider, Community Relations
Psychosocial Recovery Coordinator, NAMI Austin, Austin, TX
Room 406 – PERSONAL CHANGE NAMI Family & Friends Presentation
Holistic care is a core principle of psychosocial
rehabilitation, which is embodied in a new Quinault Room – SOCIETAL CHANGE
approach for personal change called “Whole Experience the NAMI Family & Friends program
Health Coaching.” Whole Health Coaching that is offered throughout the country for families,
encourages you to examine spiritual, partners and friends of people with mental
environmental and physical factors that affect illness. This seminar introduces participants to
mental health. This session will review five NAMI resources and programs in addition to key
dimensions of Whole Health Coaching: food topics: symptoms, diagnoses, treatment options
insecurity, yoga, spirituality, mindfulness, and and communication strategies.
home environment. Suzanne Robinson, MSW, Assistant Director,
Jaclyn Clifford-Walter, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational National Education Programs, NAMI,
Therapist, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Fellowship, Arlington, VA
Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC Mary M. Stephenson, B.S., CPM, President,
Erin Garbarino, LLMSW, PSR Social Work Fellow, NAMI Yakima, Yakima, WA
Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC
Intercept Zero: Successfully
Charles Jardin, Ph.D., M.D., Psychology Fellow,
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Fellowship, Durham
Implement Prevention Within
VA Health Care System, Durham, NC Your Community
Taylor Thorpe, LCSWA, PSR Social Work Fellow, Room 302 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC Our criminal justice, mental health and medical
Zachary Hutchinson, M.Div., Psychosocial care systems are all designed to be reactive.
Rehabilitation and Recovery Chaplain Fellow, However, too many people in mental health
Durham VA Health Care System, Durham , NC crisis spiral downward into incarceration,
institutionalization and suicide due to a lack
Game Changer: Mo’ Money, ofearly intervention. This workshop will provide
Mo’ Mission real-world tips and tools for communities to
Room 306 – SOCIETAL CHANGE design and implement useful, proactive solutions
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Mission! Using examples from to intervene early in the mental health crisis to
across the country, we will talk about how prevent these devastating outcomes.
money raised via NAMIWalks has been used Thomas Von Hemert, B.S., EMT, President, CIT
to strengthen NAMI affiliates and enact NAMI International, and CIT Coordinator, Thomas
mission in communities. Attendees will learn the Jefferson Area Crisis Intervention Team,
importance of raising unrestricted funds through Charlottesville, VA
events like NAMIWalks—and using those funds Rhonda Thissen, M.S.W., Executive Director,
to grow their affiliate: with new staff, professional NAMI Virginia, Richmond, VA
development and more programs.
30 | 2019 NAMI National Convention ProgramAchieving Evidenced-Based, Sam Cochran, Major (Ret.), Co-Chairman of the
Stepped Care, Technology-Informed Board, CIT International, Memphis, TN Ron
Honberg, J.D., Retired Senior Policy Advisor,
Comprehensive Mental Health Care
NAMI, Arlington, VA
Room 405 – SYSTEMS CHANGE Phillip Kassel, J.D., Executive Director, Mental
Comprehensive continuum of care provides Health Legal Advisors Committee, Boston, MA
timely, targeted and appropriate care by Robert Salazar, Vice President, NAMI
integrating mental health into primary care and Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
telehealth to increase access. Learn about best Howard Trachtman, B.S., CPS, CPRP, COAPS,
practices, Assertive Community Treatment and Chair, NAMI Peer Leadership Council,
strategies to support employment goals. Advocacy Committee, NAMI, Waltham, MA
Shana K. Bakken, Ph.D., CRC, National Director,
Therapeutic and Supported Employment WRAP: Advancing the Holistic
Services (TSES), Office of Mental Health and Synergy Between the Medical and
Suicide Prevention (OMHSP), Veterans Health the Recovery Models of Treatment
Administration; Washington, DC Room 407 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
Peggy M. Henderson, Psy.D., Deputy Director, Learn about the universal principles of WRAP
Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery, Office and identify how WRAP supports both the
of Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, Veterans provider and recipient. Understanding holistic
Health Administration, Washington, DC health options allow for the development of
Marsden H. McGuire, M.D., M.B.A., Director, healthy boundaries between treatment models
Continuum of Care and General Mental and with family/friend support.
Health Services, Office of Mental Health and
Kate Hewlett, AA, OMH, OASAS, Peer
Suicide Prevention (10NC5), VA Central Office,
Engagement Specialist, Otsego County
Washington, DC
Behavioral Health Services, Adult Clinic/NAMI
Andrew S. Pomerantz, MD, National Mental
Capital Region, Oneonta, NY
Health Director, Integrated Services, Acting
Director, Continuum of Care and General Mental Writing from the Heart: Using
Health, Office of Mental Health and Suicide
Prevention, Veterans Health Administration;
Poetry as a Healing Response to
Washington, DC Mental Illness
Room 304 – PERSONAL CHANGE
The Destructive Impact of Poetry can be a useful healing response to
Imprisonment: Solitary Confinement trauma in vulnerable populations, especially
of Prisoners with Mental Illness youth of color. Learn the rationale for poetry
in healing and ways to facilitate poetry with
Room 402 – SYSTEMS CHANGE
people who have mental health issues.
De-institutionalization and underfunded
community-based services for people with Paloma Andazola-Reza, M.S.W., LSWAIC,
psychiatric struggles has resulted in a large Program Manager, Pongo Poetry Project,
number of these individuals being held in Seattle, WA
jails and prisons. This session will focus Richard Gold, M.A., Executive Director/
on the disproportionately large population Founder, Pongo Poetry Project, Seattle, WA
of prisoners with mental illness living in Ann Teplick, M.F.A., Pongo Project Leader,
psychologically devastating solitary confinement Pongo Poetry Project/ Seattle Arts, Seattle, WA
cells, as well as what advocates are doing to
combat this phenomenon.
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