HOW NAMI-MARYLAND INVITES WORK-SHOP PROPOSALS FOR STATE CONFERENCE, SAVE-THE-DATE! (1223 hits)
For Immediate Release From NAMI-Maryland!
We're excited to announce that we have begun to put together the program for the 41st NAMI Maryland Annual Conference, which will be held virtually on October 13th and 14th, 2023!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gcW...
This year’s conference will bring together experts, advocates, and individuals passionate about mental health. Together, we’ll delve into crucial topics, foster insightful conversations, and work towards improving the lives of those affected by mental illness.
The more complete and detailed your proposal is, the easier it is for us to make a determination. This includes correct spelling of names, degrees, titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers of the workshop presenters. If chosen, much of the information we are requesting in the proposal form will be used in the program.
In order for your proposal to be considered, you MUST include the following in addition to your workshop form: a brief outline of the presentation, and a bio, resume, and photo of all presenters. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
Please indicate on the form which category or categories you feel your workshop fits. We recommend including an explanation as to why you think the particular topic and/or speakers will provide useful information that a conference attendee can share within their own networks, including professional or social networks as well as affiliate networks. This helps us determine what tracks, if any, your workshop may fall under.
Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. All proposals are due Friday, August 25th, 2023. There are NO exceptions.
There are many sponsorship opportunities and benefits available for this year's virtual conference. We welcome the support of agencies, organizations, businesses, and individual donors in sponsoring this important event!
Interested? Email dfletcher@namimd.org or download the sponsorship brochure now!
NAMI Maryland offers the following Continuing Education Credits for our conference:
Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, & Therapists
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Maryland Board of Examiners and the University of Maryland School of Medicine National Center for School Mental Health.
Counselors
The University of Maryland School of Medicine National Center for School Mental Health is authorized by of the Maryland Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and Therapists for continuing education credits for licensed professional counselors and therapists in Maryland. This training qualifies for Continuing Education for Live Session, Category 1/A for continuing education units.
Psychologists
The University of Maryland School of Medicine National Center for School Mental Health is authorized by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists for continuing education credits for licensed psychologists in Maryland. This training qualifies for Continuing Education for Live Sessions, Category 1/A, for continuing education units.
Social Workers
The University of Maryland School of Medicine National Center for School Mental Health is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Continuing Education for Live Session, Category 1, for continuing education units.
Corrections and Police/Law Enforcement
Through the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Police and Correctional Training Commissions
The NAMI Maryland Annual Conference regularly receives Continuing Education Unit hours for Corrections and Law Enforcement from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Individuals pursuing the criminal justice track must attend the full conference to obtain CEUs.
Emergency Medical Service Professionals
Through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service Systems
The NAMI Maryland Annual Conference will receive Continuing Education Unit (CEU) hours for Emergency Medical Service Professionals through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
Peer Specialists
Through the Maryland Addiction & Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board
The NAMI Maryland Annual Conference regularly receives Continuing Education Unit (CEU) hours for Peer Specialists. A certificate for the number of CEUs earned will be provided upon the completion of the training and submission of a completed evaluation at the end of the conference.
