Training Events

National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives (NRC-PAD) - August 23

Peer Support conference, Chapel Hill, Sept 21 8:30-4:00 

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Regional Leadership Conference.   November 2-4, 2007 in Atlanta -- Details to follow.


Save these Dates!!  November 26 and 27, 2007 McKimmon Center, Raleigh

 Decriminalization of People with Mental Illness

Confirmed Speaker:  Major Sam Cochran, Memphis, Tenn.  Founder of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) -national model for pre arrest diversion through training of law enforcement as first responders.  

Other sessions:  NC Jail Study, Mental Health Courts, Benefits reinstatement post incarceration, Successful models of treatment during incarceration; Panel of decision makers including representatives of Corrections, Sheriffs Departments, Division of Medical Assistance (DMA), Governor’s Crime Commission, DMHDDSAS. 

Target audience:  Families and consumers, law enforcement, Policy makers, Prison/Jail Staff, University personnel

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Accessing care training is  a roadmap for how consumers can navigate getting the care they need.  It starts with an assessment, of what they need, then it leads to the person centered plan, which records all of the services and supports, including natural supports, then moves to authorization- the approval process of the services they need so they can be billed.

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Recap of Annual NAMI NC Conference 2007  (Photos, presentations, etc.)