Friday, May 5, 2017

Holiday Inn - Independence, OH

This conference as planned by the NAMI Greater Cleveland

Conference Program Committee.

Renita Allen,

McGregor

Lisa Dellafiora,

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Tyffani Dent, Psy.D.,

MD Consulting and Psycholog-

ical Services LLC

Autra Dozier,

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Beth Elersich,

NAMI GC Board Member

Rebecca Fela,

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Kari Kepic,

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Sue Marasco, Ph.D.,

May Dugan Center

Debra Mardenborugh-White,

Millenial Housing

Ben Miladin, UWS

United Way of Greater Cleve-

land

Terri Miller,

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Fatima Perkins,

Western Reserve Area Agency

on Aging

Ellen Riehm,

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Natalie M. Whitlow Ph.D.,

Our Village: A Service Organi-

zation LLC

Acknowledgements

Chair: Marsha Mitchell Blanks, NAMI-GC

NAMI GC 2017 Conference and Annual Meeting

Conference Description: Persons with mental illnesses

and substance abuse are often referred to as dual diag-

nosed and are a growing population within our communi-

ty. This conference acknowledges “We’re In This Togeth-

er,” whether you are an individual dually diagnosed, a

family member, a mental health/chemical dependency

professional, and/or a community stakeholder. It is essen-

tial that we educate ourselves on models of intervention

which can help us all, especially those we serve. The

integrated dual disorders treatment model is one which is

holistic and is an evidence based practice that can en-

hance both the mental health and addictive service deliv-

ery systems.

Conference Objectives:

To discuss, identify, and disseminate information on

providing an integrated treatment system for persons

diagnosed with mental illness and substance disor-

ders.

To foster through educational enrichment, a greater

understanding of the effects of mental illness and

substance abuse on individuals, families, and the

treatment delivery system.

To increase the communication and networking opportu-

nities for volunteers, professionals, advocates and per-

sons dually diagnosed and their families.

Continuing Professional Education

NAMI Greater Cleveland has applied for 5.0 hours of

continuing education credits for counselors and social

workers with the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker

Board, plus 5.0 hours with the Ohio Chemical Dependen-

cy Professionals Board.

**Participants who successfully complete this pro-

gram must sign in on the attendance sheet at each

session, attend the entire program, and submit a pro-

gram evaluation to receive contact hours/continuing

education unit credits.

For additional information, please contact:

Kari Kepic or Ellen Riehm at 216-875-0266

**Registration for this event implies agreement to be

videotaped. Your photo may be used for PR and mar-

keting purposes for NAMI Greater Cleveland.

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Robert Drake, M.D., Ph.D., is the An-

drew Thomson Professor of Psychiatry,

Community and Family Medicine, and

Health Policy and Clinical Practice at

the Geisel School of Medicine at Dart-

mouth and the former Director of the

Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Cen-

ter. Dr. Drake has studied psychiatric

rehabilitation for nearly 40 years. He is internationally known

for his many contributions to transforming services toward

greater alignment with client goals and recovery process.

Dr. Drake is the co-developer of the Individual Placement and

Support (IPS) model of supported employment, one of the

most successful and influential of evidence-based practices.

He has devoted his career to the conceptualization, develop-

ment, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based prac-

tices, including IPS, integrated dual disorders treatment, and

many other models. He has conducted numerous randomized

controlled trials and has extensively reviewed the psychiatric

rehabilitation literature.

About our Keynote Speaker:

Robert Drake, M.D., Ph.D.

2017 NAMI Greater Cleveland

Conference and annual Meeting/Awards

Friday, May 5, 2017

From I-90 and Points North (Erie, Buffalo): Take I-271 (local

lanes) South to I-480 West to I-77 South exit 155. Stay right

toward Seven Hills/Independence for Rockside exit. Turn left on

Rockside and left on Rockside Pl.

From Downtown Cleveland: Take I-77 South to exit 155 to-

ward Seven Hills/Independence for Rockside exit. Turn left on

Rockside Road and left on Rockside Pl.

From Cleveland Hopkins Airport: Take I-480 East to I-77

South to exit 155. Stay right towards Seven Hills/Independence

for Rockside exit. Turn left on Rockside and left on Rockside Pl.

From Points East (Pittsburgh, Youngstown): Take the Ohio

Turnpike (I-80) West to Exit #173. Take I-77 North to exit 155

Seven Hills/Independence for Rockside exit. Turn right on

Rockside Rd and left on Rockside Pl.

From Points West (Illinois, Indiana, Toledo & Michigan):

Take the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) East to Exit #9A. Follow I-480

East to I-77 South to exit 155 toward Seven Hills/Independence.

Turn left on Rockside Rd and Left on Rockside Pl.

From Points South (Columbus): Take I-71 North to I-271 via

exit 200 to exit 10, I-77 North exit to exit 155 toward Seven Hills/

Independence for Rockside exit. Turn right on Rockside and left

on Rockside Pl.

Ample parking is available on the grounds.

Directions to Holiday Inn - Independence

6001 Rockside Rd., Independence OH, 44131 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Breaks/Networking

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions (1.50) (See Below)

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Break (Move to Conference Center)

1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions (1.50) (See Below)

1) “Integrated Service Model: Challenges and Treatment in Mental Health and Addictive Services”

Presenter: Robert Drake, M.D., Ph.D.

Session Description: This session is a continuation of the keynote address and will provide participants with details on effective integrated services for co-morbidity of mental

health and addiction within specific populations and the clinical challenges working with dual diagnosed individuals.

2) “Cannabis in Clinical Psychiatry: A Perspective”

Presenter: Michel Farivar, M.D., Highland Springs Hospital

Session Description: The use of cannabis has become ubiq-

uitous. What effect does it have on people with established psychiatric disorders? What do psychiatrists think of its pres-ence in the population? There are many more questions than

answers. If we are to move forward, what is the most helpful approach?

3) “Community-Based Treatment of Adolescents with Co-occurring Disorders”

Presenter: Bianca Hill, LPC, LICDC, Abraxes Community Counseling Center — Cleveland

Session Description: Participants will gain an understanding of the most common co-occurring diagnoses in adolescents

as well as ways to better integrate delivery of dual services. Challenges inherent in community-based treatment as well

4) “The Justice System and Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Drug Court”

Presenters: Jaclyn Harasimchuk, B.A. & Wallace Green, Cleveland Municipal Court—Mental Health Docket

Session Description: This session will provide participants with insight into why mental health and drug court exist in

Cleveland and how it operates to divert persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance disorders

from jail and into a program that recognizes their challenges and attempts to provide the proper treatment and support to hopefully lower recidivism.

Concurrent Sessions:

Conference Schedule:

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome/Housekeeping

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Keynote (1.00 CEU)

Presenter: Robert Drake M.D., Ph.D., Dartmouth College

“Integration of Mental Health and Addictive Services”

Session Description: This session will inform participants to

what is an integrated service model for persons with a dual

diagnosis of mental health and addiction, as well as the

reasons for co-morbidity. This session will also discuss the

patterns and timing of recovery associated with dual recov-

ery and what is needed to implement an evidence based

model for this population.

10:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.

Break/Networking

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Plenary Panel (1.00)

Presenters: Ben Seeley, NAMI member & Volunteer

Kari Kepic, NAMI Helpline Specialist

David Pryor, LCDC-II, Cleveland Treatment Center

“We Are in This Together: A Lived Experience”

Session Description: This session provides participants

with a glimpse into the “lived” experiences of three people:

a person dually diagnosed; a parent with a child diagnosed

with mental illness/substance abuse; and a community

based mental health/addiction worker providing services to

clients in this area.

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Break/Networking

11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch/Annual Meeting (Lunch served at 12:15)

Greetings/Speaker/Awards

(Schedule Continued on Panel to Right)

Registration

Name _______________________________________________

Title/Position _________________________________________

NAMI Membership #___________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

City ________________________________________________

State ________________ Zip Code______________________

Phone _____________________ Fax_____________________

Email _______________________________________________

Breakout Sessions: (Check desired session numbers)

Session 1 Session 2

Session 3 Session 4

CEU Certificate Requested: (Check box)

SW/Counseling (5.0)

CDC (5.0) Nurses (5.0)

General Registration: (Check box)

$100 (before April 21) $90 (before April 21)

$125 (April 21 or after) $100 (April 21 or after)

Non Members: Members:

Price includes buffet breakfast, lunch, handouts, and continuing

education credits.

Lunch Selection: (Check box)

Chicken Toscana Vegetable Lasagna

Other: _______________________________

Please make checks payable

to:

NAMI Greater Cleveland

Mail registration form and

check to:

NAMI Greater Cleveland

ATTN: Community Education

2012 W. 25th Street, #600

Cleveland, OH 44113