FW: CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News: National Gains Center 2004 Conference

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Mike Savory

Consumer Affairs News from the Center for Mental Health Services

http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/consumersurvivor/

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CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News December 15, 2003 Vol. 03-114

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NATIONAL GAINS CENTER 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The National GAINS Center will hold its 2004 National Conference in Las

Vegas, NV, May 12-14, 2004. This year's conference theme, "From Science

to Services: Emerging Best Practices for People in Contact with the

Justice System," builds upon strategies based on the recommendations of

the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health along with

emerging best practices and evidence-based practices (EBP). Conference

details can be obtained online at

http://www.gainsctr.com/conference/default.asp

The National GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring Disorders was

created as a national center for the collection and dissemination of

information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for

people with co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system.

The National GAINS Center is supported by two branches of the Substance

Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – The Center for Mental

Health Services (CMHS) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

The 2004 National Conference will provide opportunities for participants

to examine models of shared leadership and resources, influence emerging

best practices, interact with other leaders, learn new skills and hear

nationally recognized speakers. It is an opportunity to share, learn and

network with others dedicated to improving services for people with

co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system.

Consumer Scholarships

Support for consumer scholarships has been provided by CMHS' TAPA Center

for Jail Diversion and from the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health

Institute of USF. A limited number of scholarships are available for

consumers who would otherwise not be able to attend or present. A parent

or guardian required to accompany a juvenile consumer may also apply for a

consumer scholarship. Awards will augment some or all of the following

costs: registration fees, travel, meals and lodging (for attendees living

more than 40 miles from the conference hotel).

Applications can be submitted by printing the obtained from the Web site

http://www.gainsctr.com/conference/default.asp or individuals may request

a hard copy be mailed or faxed to you by calling the GAINS Center at

1- ext. 237.

Application Deadline is February 20th, 2004.

Notification of award will be made by March 15th, 2004.