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Highlights

Keynote Address, March 17, 1:00-3:00pm

A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed. is Director of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an operating division of the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). CMHS provides national leadership in mental health promotion, mental illness prevention, and the development and dissemination of effective mental health services. Director Power leads a staff of 126 professionals in facilitating the transformation of our nation's mental health care system into one that is recovery-oriented and consumer-centered. Director Power received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service on these occasions: 2004, For outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the national effort to reduce and ultimately eliminate seclusion and restraint in mental health and substance abuse service settings; 2005, For outstanding collaborative spirit in leading an unprecedented Federal coalition to transform mental health services in the United States; 2006, For distinguished service in providing increased capacity for mental health and substance abuse treatment services following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

Tracks

Models for Change Track
A special track will feature sessions highlighting innovative programs and strategies emerging from Models for Change, a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation juvenile justice reform initiative.

Networking Highlights

Consumers Networking for the Future, March 16
Consumer attendees are invited to this preconference forum and networking event on Tuesday evening.

Consumer Networking Center, March 17-19
The center will offer networking events and sessions each day of the conference.

Welcome Reception, March 17
Conference attendees are cordially invited to attend this event on Wednesday evening. Enjoy a unique array of hors d'oeuvres and cash bar while you network with colleagues.

National Meeting of the Judges' Leadership Initiative, March 19
Judges are invited to attend the National Meeting on Friday morning. The Judges' Criminal Justice/Mental Health Leadership Initiative provides support for the expanding leadership role of judges in community and state responses to the justice system involvement of people with mental illness.

Awards Luncheon, March 19
Join us on Friday to recognize innovative programs whose efforts stand out and remind us of the possiblities our work can achieve.

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