Lansing, Mich. June 24, 2008
Current Mental Health Issues Affecting States
Pat Babcock, Former Co-Chair, Michigan Mental Health Commmission
Mark Reinstein, President & CEO, Mental Health Association in Michigan
Importance of Early Diagnosis & Appropriate Care
Leigh Ann White, Assistant Director of Psychiatric Services, Olin Student Health Center, Michigan State University
Innovative Programs & Policies
Julie Griffith, Director, Quality Management and Purchaser Relations, Physicians Health Plan
Rep. Fran Amos, Michigan House of Representatives
Luncheon
Sherri Solomon, Executive Director, NAMI Michigan
Larry Ackerman, Office Administrator, NAMI Michigan
Identifying Mental Health Emergencies on College Campuses
Rachel Glick, Associate Chair for Clinical and Administrative Affairs, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School
Todd Sevig, Director, Counseling & Psychological Services, University of Michigan
Lee N. June, Vice President for Student Affairs & Services, Associate Provost, Michigan State University
Jan Collins-Eaglin, Director, Counseling Center, Michigan State University
The Impact of Inadequate Mental Health Care
Judith A. Kovach, Executive Director, Michigan Psychological Association
St. Petersburg, Fla. July 8, 2008
Current Mental Health Issues Affecting Our State
William Janes, Assistant Secretary, Substance Abuse & Mental Health, Florida Department of Children & Familes & Director, Florida Office of Drug Control, Office of Governor Charlie Crist
Darcy Abbott, AHCA Administrator for Medicaid Services: Long Term Care and Behavioral Health, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Dr. Pat Robinson, Assistant Dean/Research Assistant Professor, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida
Identifying Mental Health Emergencies on College Campuses
William Janes, Assistant Secretary, Substance Abuse & Mental Health, Florida Department of Children & Familes & Director, Florida Office of Drug Control, Office of Governor Charlie Crist
Dr. Michael Bingtson, Chief, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of South Florida
Importance of Early Diagnosis & Appropriate Care
Dr. Roger Peters, Chair and Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida
Dr. John Bailey, APA Distinguished Fellow, Florida Psychiatric Society
Luncheon
Rose Marie Delaney, Consumer Advocate/Educator, NAMI Florida
Richard Classens, Event Speaker/Consumer Advocate, Mental Health Association of Central Florida
The Impact of Inadequate Mental Health Care
Cassandra Capbianco, Advocacy Director, Florida Institutional Legal Services
Anne Swerlick, Deputy Director, Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Jeffrey Crowley, Senior Research Scholar, Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University
Policies to Promote Mental Wellness
Sen. Victor Crist, Florida State Senate
Judith Evans, Executive Director, NAMI Florida
Scott Barnett, Executive Director, Mental Health America of Greater Tampa Bay, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA July 31, 2008
Welcome and Introductions
Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Chairman, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus
Current Mental Health Issues Affecting Our State
Aidan Alternor, Director, Community and Hospital Operations, Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Sen. Vincent Hughes, Pennsylvania State Senate
Importance of Early Diagnosis and Appropriate Care
Jeffrey A. Naser, President, Philadelphia Psychatric Society
Rep. John Myers, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Impact of Inadequate Mental Health Care
Gabriela Garcia, Health Policy Analyst, National Governors Association, Center for Best Practices
Rep. Louise Bishop, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
James W. Jordan, Executive Director, NAMI PA
Debbie Plotnick, Director of Advocacy, Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA
Luncheon
Cory L. Rogers, Consumer Advocate, Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA
Identifying Mental Health Emergencies on College Campuses and in the Community
Jim Moran, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education
Rep. Harold James, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Policies to Promote Mental Wellness
Estelle B. Richman, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
