The 2008 CMHS National GAINS Center Conference, Creating More Effective Services, is now
accepting proposals that promote this theme. The focus of all presentations will be services
for people with mental illness who are in contact with the justice system.
presentations
In keeping with the theme of Creating More Effective Services, we are seeking presentations that focus on programs and practices that are innovative and creative, especially those that have solid empirical data supporting their effectiveness.
Papers 15-minute papers will be grouped by general topic or overall focus—ONE PRESENTER PER PAPER (may list up to three additional authors for program book).
Panels/Workshops Group presentations will focus on one topic or program. Sessions will be 75 or 90 minutes in length, with FOUR PANELISTS MINIMUM. Consumer participation is greatly encouraged.
Posters Highlight your promising programs or research during our Poster Session. Meet representatives from national organizations addressing co-occurring disorders and justice involvement.
Videos 10- to 30-minute documentaries or independent film projects that illustrate key issues in the delivery of appropriate and comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services for people in contact with the justice system will be featured.
resource center
This conference is your forum to: promote your organization; develop awareness; and distribute information to mental health and criminal justice professionals, policymakers, administrators, researchers, consumers, and family members. Take advantage of this opportunity to display your organization’s innovative and promising programs for free. For more information, please contact the Center at 800-311-4246 ext. 280.
information for presenters
Presenters/Authors are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs and must register to attend the conference. Note: There is no registration fee.
important dates
Proposal Submission Deadline Extended: Completed applications for proposals has been extended to October 30, 2007. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by November 30, 2007.
submissions must include
- Presentation Title (including videos) 12 words or less
- Type of Presentation (paper, panel, poster, or video)
- Presenting Author Name / Degree
(for paper session) - Lead Presenter Name / Degree
(for panel / workshop) - Additional Author(s) / Presenter(s) Name / Degree
- Title / Department / Affiliation
- Full Address
- Phone / Fax / E-mail
All Submissions: Submit a 250-word maximum narrative and a 75-word summary, indicating at least two goals/objectives for the presentation.
Submit requested information for each presenter and list presenters in the order you wish them to appear in the program.
submit your application
| Online: | |
click here |
| FAX: | 518-439-7612 | |
| Mail: | Attn. Noel Thomas, Conference Coordinator CMHS National GAINS Center 345 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 |
reservations
The Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. More information will be coming soon on this website.
additional information
For more information about presentations, submissions, and guidelines, please contact Noel Thomas at 800-311-4246 ext. 280.
The CMHS National GAINS Center for Systemic Change for Justice-Involved People with Mental Illness is a resource and technical assistance center for planning and coordination among the mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice systems. The CMHS GAINS Center focuses on the application of science to services and the documentation and promotion of evidence-based and promising practices in program development. The CMHS GAINS Center is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Mental Health Services and is operated by Policy Research Associates, Inc., of Delmar, NY.
