Mental Illness Alliance to Host “Bridging the Gaps” Conference at PC
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Rhode Island is set to hold their annual “Bridging the Gaps” conference at Providence College’s Slavin Center. The theme of this year’s conference is “Heroes and Allies: Changing the Conversation.”
"This conference is open to anyone interested in moving mental illness out of the shadows and into the public discussion. Whether you're a health care professional, a person living with a mental illness, a family member looking for solutions, or an interested community member, you are welcome here. The power of this conference is learning side by side with the diverse array of people involved in mental health, in an environment where everyone's voice is equally respected,” says NAMI RI Executive Director Cindy Elder.
The conference will take place on Wednesday, May 10 and lasts for a full day.
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The Bridging the Gaps conference features over a dozen workshops as well as keynote presentations by Dr. James Sullivan of Butler Hospital, NAMI RI Peer Program Manager Jeremiah Rainville, and NAMI family member Jean Marandola.
The 2nd annual Black History Event will take place during lunch and will feature "A Tribute to the Mental Health Care Achievements of the Obama Administration."
The Workshops are as follows:
- Building Allies in the Mental Health Community
- Mental Illness and the Media
- Navigating RI’s Mental Health Care System
- Finding Balance with Yoga
- Handcuffs or Hospital
- See It Through My Eyes: Learn to Share Your Story
- The Role of Faith Communities in Mental Health
- Issues and Obstacles in Mental Health Today
- The Healing Power of Advocacy
- Healthy Transitions for Youth
- Mental Illness and the Arts
- Innovations in Treatment and Care
- Mental Health on the College Campus
Panelists and presenters include:
Denise Achin, Gabe Amo, Bradley Brockmann, Meg Clingham, Brandee Crowley, Joe DiMauro, Paula Drzal, Ruth Feder, Melissa Fundakowski, Mary Harrington, David Hirschberg, Ken Howells, Rep. Raymond Hull, Stephanie Kaufman, Jayna Klatzker, Janet Larson, Ian Lang, Eliza Lanzillo, Chris Lauth, Alison Longo, Peggy Matteson, Jim McNulty, Sen. Harold Metts, Dr. Richard Miller, G. Wayne Miller, Michelle Pallioto, Rep. Aaron Regunberg, Yuri Tomikawa, Steve Turner, James Vincent, A.T. Wall, the NAMI RI board and staff, and others.
The Black History Luncheon Event will feature presentations by Senator Harold M. Metts; Representative Raymond Hull; Gabe Amo, Director of Public Engagement, Governor Gina Raimondo’s Office; Felicia Delgado, Parent Support Network; Jim Vincent, President, President, Providence NAACP.
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