[NYAPRS Enews] June 13 Webinar on the Alternatives Conference and the Public Policy and Education Academy!

Wed Jun 12 10:15:39 EDT 2019

It's not too late to register for Alternatives 2019!

Free Webinar

Join us to learn more about the Alternatives Conference and the Public Policy and Education Academy!

Thursday, June 13th, 4:00 PM Eastern

(3:00 PM Central, 2:00 PM Mountain, 1:00 PM Pacific)

Join us to learn how at
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Alternatives 2019
we will make our voices heard in the halls of Congress and connect with other peers from all points of view!

July 7th-11th, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

To begin the webinar, we will talk about the Alternatives Conference, which begins on July 9th with the opening keynote and awards presentations, and continues July 10th-11th with workshops, caucuses, and other evening events.

Then we will discuss this year's
Public Policy and Education Academy
 (July 8th-9th). You will:

Learn about the training on Monday, July 8th to help you be successful during your congressional visits on Tuesday, July 9th.Learn how to prepare ahead of time.Input on policy priorities. See the draft priorities and vote on what is most important to you:
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Click here

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Click here
to view the schedule for the Public Policy and Education Academy and Hill Day.

for the Alternatives Conference Webinar

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http://bit.ly/317gTxy

The Public Policy and Education Academy gives you an opportunity to influence the way your legislators think or vote on issues that are important to you. This is your chance to make a difference and promote positive change!

We have gathered resources to support our advocacy strategy and public policy goals. To view the resources, including a sample advocacy video, click
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here
.

WEBINAR PRESENTERS:

Teena Brooks
, LMSW, is the Assistant Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA)- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Previously Ms. Brooks worked for the Urban Justice Center and served on the Board of Directors of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS). She is also a lecturer and adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work and a doctoral candidate at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in the Social Welfare program.

Teena Brooks
Daniel B. Fisher

While researching brain chemistry, Dan was diagnosed with schizophrenia, recovered, is founder and CEO of the National Empowerment Center (NEC), a member of the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, President of the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, developed Emotional CPR, and practices Open Dialogue psychiatry.

Kate Trombley
is a mother, daughter, educator, advocate, and survivor of generational trauma and suicide attempts. She has an M.A. in Adult Education, an M.S. in Executive Leadership and Change, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Educational Culture, Policy, and Society. Kate is Director of the Adult Educational Opportunity Center (AEOC) at Genesee Community College. She has assisted underserved and hard-to-reach populations in obtaining their life goals, including mental health supports, independent living, education, and employment.

Kate Trombley

Anthony Fox

Anthony Fox
is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association (TMHCA). Anthony founded, developed, and implemented one of the nation’s only all-consumer/survivor owned and operated Medicaid-Delivered Peer Specialist programs. Anthony currently serves as the Vice President of the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery.

There is still time to apply for an exhibit or caucus at Alternatives!

Exhibiting at Alternatives is a way to share your organization through displays and brochures, sell your books or products, and network and make new connections with conference participants. Exhibit application:
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click here
.

Caucus sessions are an opportunity to invite others to informally explore a topic of special interest. Sessions will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, and Thursday, July 11, 2019. Caucus application:
        <https://ymlptr2.net/0c368ueyhuazaehjjbavawbyatajhwj/click.php>
click here
.

The conference has been able to obtain group tickets to tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Tuesday, July 9th. Find out more about the museum
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here
.

Also at the Alternatives website:

Alternatives Registration: To register for the conference,
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click here
.

We are excited about our lineup of talented keynote speakers and look forward to learning from their accumulated wisdom and lived expertise! To meet our keynote speakers,
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click here
.

Alternatives 2019 will have more than 60 workshops on Wednesday and Thursday. To view the workshop schedule,
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click here
.

Overnight accommodations are available in the college dorm rooms and nearby hotels. For more information and to sign up,
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click here
.

Sponsors are needed: More information at
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Sponsorship page
.

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Click for Accessibility information
 for attending Alternatives.

Continuing Education units (CEs) will be available again this year.

Questions? Write
        <mailto:info at ncmhr.org>
info at ncmhr.org

We update the
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Alternatives 2019 website
and social media as new information becomes available.

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Alternatives Facebook page

and the
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Alternatives Announcements Facebook page
.

National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery

Phone: 202-642-4480

Website:
        <http://www.ncmhr.org>
www.ncmhr.org

E-mail:
        <mailto:info at ncmhr.org>
info at ncmhr.org

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