The 2013 ASNC Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC

Please disregard the prior email regarding this Annual Conference.  Please note the information below and direct any questions to Marty Kellogg.  Her address is at the end of this email.

Thank you.

The 2013 ASNC Annual Conference in Charlotte is fast-approaching! …

This year’s Conference will be held earlier – February 8-9 at the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte.   This is a not-to-be-missed event highlighted by great speakers, a wealth of resource information, networking opportunities, and a special way for Chapters to connect with each other.  The theme of this year’s Conference is Autism Grows Up.  It will focus on preparing for adulthood and all that comes with it: family transitions, living and working in the community, and the goal of independence.  Participants will also learn from teaching and behavioral experts on best practices, gain insights about raising girls on the spectrum, and share the lighter side of autism through humor. 

Back by popular demand, we are hosting another Chapter Dinner on Friday evening. Invitations will be sent to you in early January, and we will have seating at the Dinner for you, a Co-leader, and Treasurer … or two alternates.  We would love to have each Chapter represented, so start planning now!

We’ve had a number of questions regarding Chapter leader registration.  Unfortunately, we do not have the funds to send Chapter leaders and Treasurers this year, but we are encouraging groups that can to utilize Chapter funds to send a Leader, Co-leader (if applicable), Treasurer or two substitute representatives from your leadership teams. If you choose to use Chapter funds, you will not register online.  Instead,  I’m attaching a registration form specifically for use by Chapter Leader(s), Treasurer or two representatives.  Just complete one form per person and be sure to indicate your Chapter Name and number of days you’re attending, along with your meal choices.  Send directly to me, and  I will take care of debiting your Chapter account (no need for an additional Chapter Check Request).  Hotel registration does need to be done separately online however.

If your Chapter is interested in offering Conference Scholarships for parents or teachers from your County, we encourage you to do so.  Please register Scholarship recipients using the attached form as well.  It would be best to send these forms in together and remember – For every five registrations, the 6^th is free!

We also want to remind you of two other options for obtaining financial support to attend the Conference.  You and others may want to look into applying for Jean Wolff-Rossi Participant Involvement Funds or look for funding through your CAP Personal Care Plan.  More information on both of these options is available on the ASNC website or you can click on the following link:http://www.autismsociety-nc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=428&Itemid=765.

 More to come later!  Thanks all … and as always, email me with any questions.

 Marty Kellogg

mkellogg@autismsociety-nc.org

Come to the Candidate Meet & Greet 9/25

Join us for a Candidate Meet & Greet co-sponsored by Disability Rights NC and The Coalition. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Contemporary Art Museum, 409 W. Martin Street in Raleigh. The Meet & Greet will be held in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day and the Horowitz Your Land/My Land: Election ’12 art exhibition at the CAM.
Talk to candidates from across North Carolina and get engaged!

This is a free event but please let us know if you plan to attend. You can RSVP online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DAFAE22A20-candidate, call 919-856-2195, or email us at info@disabilityrightsnc.org.

NC Division of Vocational Rehab Input & Public Forum 9/20

The NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in partnership with the NC State Rehabilitation Council invites you to join us for an Input Session and Public Forum in Morganton on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 4:30-6:30 pm. at our WorkSource West location.  Please see the attached flyer for further details.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Kim Schmidt
SRC Liaison
Interim Client Appeals Coordinator
NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Program Policy Planning & Evaluation Section
2801 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27699-2801
Ph:  919-855-3533
Fax: 919-715-1050
Kim.Schmidt@dhhs.nc.gov

FAN Stewards of Children Workshop 9/8

Stewards of Children Workshop

Where: Freedom House, 102 New Stateside Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514

When: Saturday September 8, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

Dear Friend of FAN:

Recent headline news about the trial of Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky who sexually victimized children entrusted to his care has caused parents across the country to question the safety of their kids when in the care of others. And they should be concerned. Statistics reveal that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday.

Children with special needs have a higher rate of victimization than non-disordered children.

In an effort to help parents and other interested members of the community learn more about child sexual abuse, the Family Advocacy Network (FAN), a program of Mental Health America of the Triangle, proudly presents a training from Darkness to Light, "Stewards of Children: Confronting Child-Sexual Abuse With Courage." The training will be facilitated by Amy Martin-Jewett, RN, Saturday, September 8th, 9:00am to 12:00-noon at Freedom House Recovery Center, 102 New Stateside Dr., Chapel Hill.

Child safety is every adult's responsibility. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• how to prevent abuse
• how to recognize warning signs
• how to react responsibly when it occurs

This workshop is offered free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted. Training materials and refreshments will be provided. Stewards of Children is an initiative of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, partnering with FAN and other area organizations in an effort to maximize opportunities for trainings throughout the community.

Registration is limited to 25 participants. Registration will discontinue when maximum registration is reached or on Thursday, September 6th, whichever comes first.

Register Now!

I can't make it.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the workshop. I look forward to seeing you on September 8th.

Sincerely,

Georgia Gamcsik, Family Advocate
Family Advocacy Network (FAN)
a program of Mental Health America of the Triangle
georgia@mhatriangle.org
919-942-8083

Free Event: Role of Advocates in Health Care Reform 8/24

From: Titus, Trina
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Re: URGENT - AUGUST 24 CONFERENCE - PLEASE READ

Hi Coalition, PLLF, and Other Colleagues

On behalf of the Steering Committee for the Patient Advocacy Leaders Summit I want to ask your help in spreading the word far and wide about the PALS conference to be held on Friday, August 24 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill.

The theme of the day is "The Impact of Health Care Reform on Patients: what is the Role of Advocates?" Attendance is aimed at people in advocacy, policy roles - members of your staff, CFAC members, anyone who is interested in public policy around health care reform and how to make an impact for people.

There is no charge for this event - the Steering Committee has received a grant from GSK which is being administered by the NC Psychological Foundation.

*See attached flyer and registration form.*

Due to the funding, licensed providers and state employees are not eligible to attend.

A list of the Steering Committee is posted below.

WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please send this information out to your networks to encourage people to attend. It is an excellent opportunity to hear from Pam Silberman from the NC Institute of Medicine about what will happen now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act. The person who will be speaking on using social networking and media messaging is an expert who will give us practical advise on these important tools.

Lunch and the afternoon will be devoted to brainstorming about practical ideas and solution in North Carolina. 

While this isn't just about behavioral healthcare we want a huge showing from our community.

Please send this far and wide, consider having someone from your staff attend. Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.

Really appreciate your help.

Sally

Sally R. Cameron, Executive Director

NC Psychological Association & Foundation

1004 Dresser Court #106

Raleigh, NC 27609

919-872-1005 phone

919-872-0805 fax

ncpasally@mindspring.com

www.ncpsychology.org

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Call for FAN Workshop Proposals, MHAT

Call for Workshop Proposals for 2012-2013
Family Advocacy Network (FAN)

Free Workshop Series

Chapel Hill, NC - The Family Advocacy Network (FAN), a program of Mental Health America of the Triangle (MHAT), has issued a Call for Workshop Proposals for its 2012-13 free monthly workshop series for parents of school-age children who live with a mental health condition.

FAN is seeking experienced professionals to facilitate workshops on topics that include: mental health, psychopharmacology, special education, youth social and coping skills development, parenting skills building, family strengths building, parent self-care and partner relationship strengthening, anti-bullying, transitioning children and youth through critical years, independent living beyond high school, navigating the system of care and other related mental health treatment/diagnosis specific and service orientation topics.

Training facilitators should be experts working in the field with group presentation experience. Workshops are two-hours in length. A $75 stipend per workshop is paid to the facilitator. Trainings typically take place the second Saturday of each month during the school year, 9:30 to 11:30am at Freedom House Recovery Center, 102 New Stateside Drive, Chapel Hill.

To submit a proposal, contact Julie Bailey at julie@mhatriangle.org. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2012. Bilingual workshop facilitators able to present in Spanish are also needed.

Mental Health America of the Triangle (MHAT), formerly Mental Health Association of Orange County, is a 501( c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as an unwavering voice of hope and source of support, education, service and advocacy for those whose lives are touched by mental illness and/or substance abuse. Community programs at MHAT are offered to area residents free of charge.

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NAMI NC 2012 Annual Conference

The Next Step…Where Do We Go From Here?

October 19-20, 2012

Jane S. McKimmon Center – 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh NC

We are very excited about our agenda this year and hope that you will join us! Please share this opportunity with your co-workers, families, individuals living with a mental illness, youth, school personnel, etc. We hope to see you there! CEUs will be available again this year – don’t miss out, REGISTER NOW!

Keynote: Major General and Carol Graham. The Grahams have dedicated their lives to suicide prevention after losing their son Kevin, 21 to suicide and their son Jeffery, 24 in combat, all within the same year. The Grahams will speak about Suicide Prevention and the dangers of untreated depression (Read more).

Other guests include:

• Clark Flatt from The Jason Foundation, will speak on Youth Suicide.
• Dr. Sara Lisanby, Department Chair of Duke University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will present New Advances in Brain Stimulation.
• Bill and Bonnie Kinschner will share How to grow an affilaite and outreach efforts Using FaithNet materials.
• NAMI IOOV Presenter and Author will share tips on how to live with Anxiety.
• Beth Ann Russell will discuss the challenges of living in recovery with schizophrenia

Workshop topics include:

• Public Policy Overview
• Meeting the Media – how to stell your story
• Presentation by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Managed Care Waiver
• Retaining Employment
• Military Mental Health
• What to do if your child is arrested.
• And much more!

REGISTER NOW! online or Print A Registration Form

* For more info, please see NAMI NC's website.

Reminder: 6/4 Town Hall Meeting Tonight!

Alliance Town Hall Meeting Reminder

When: Mon, June 4, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Durham Main Library; 300 N. Roxboro Street; Durham, NC (map)

Description
ALL STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO A “TOWN HALL MEETING” TO DISCUSS THE PUBLIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN DURHAM AND WAKE COUNTIES, THE MERGER OF THE DURHAM CENTER AND WAKE LME, THE UPCOMING TRANSITION TO MANAGED CARE OPERATIONS UNDER MEDICAID WAIVERS, AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS.

Spanish and ASL translation provided
Sponsored by Durham CFAC and Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

NCGA HHS 5/31 Meeting & Bills

NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE

AND

BILL SPONSOR NOTIFICATION

2011-2012 SESSION

You are hereby notified that the Committee on Health and Human Services will meet as follows:

DAY & DATE: Thursday, May 31, 2012
TIME: 10 :00 am
LOCATION: 1228 LB
COMMENTS: Bills Added

The following bills will be considered:

BILL NO. : HB 1075
SHORT TITLE : LME/MCO Governance
SPONSOR : Representative Dollar, Representative Burr 

BILL NO. : HB 981
SHORT TITLE : Dix Property Sale to Require GA Approval.
SPONSOR : Representative Hurley, Representative Dollar, 
Representative Burr 

BILL NO. : SB 433SHORT TITLE : Local Human Services Administration.
SPONSOR : Senator Hartsell

Respectfully,

Representative Current, Chair
Representative Dollar, Chair
Representative Hollo, Chair

I hereby certify this notice was filed by the committee assistant at the following offices at 9 AM o’clock on May 30, 2011.

Principal Clerk
Reading Clerk – House Chamber
Wendy Miller (Committee Assistant)