COMMUNITY CONFERENCE HONORING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October in sponsoring many kinds of activities. The hope is participants will go forth changing attitudes and lives.

In recognition of MIAW, NAMI Gulf Coast is hosting a mental health conference “Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives!”

                                        Friday, October 5, 2012

                                       8:30am -3:00pm

                                       Moody Memorial First United Church

                                       2803 53rd St.

                                       Galveston, TX 77551

This unique conference will feature separate tracks for Professionals ( 5 CEU’s provided), Family Members, Individuals Living with Mental Illness and the Community. The workshops in each track will host programs of interest specifically tailored to each group. The Keynote Luncheon Speaker, Michael Fuller, MD  will present ”Choices in Recovery “. Dr. Fuller serves as a faculty clinician and advisor for the Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service and has been a faculty member with UTMB since 1989.

                                  Conference Fees include lunch

                                  $45.00       Professionals ( 5.0 CEU’s provided)                                     

                                  $35.00       Family Members

                                  $10.00       Individuals Living with Mental Illness

Scholarships available for individuals living with mental illness or for families who care for children or adults with mental health disorders.

Registration will be accepted until September 25th . To register or for additional information call 281-585-3100 or 409-944-4328 or email jmelis@namigulfcoast.org.