Michigan Association of CMH Boards

2015 Annual Spring Conference:

Strong Together. Growing Together. Success Together.
Pre-Conferences Institutes: Monday, May 18, 2015 from 1:00pm 4:00pm
Full Conference: May 19 & 20, 2015
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe Avenue, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Day Pre-Conference Institutes

Monday, May 18, 2015 from 1:00pm 4:00pm (registration at 12:30pm)
Use Separate Registration Form for Pre-Conference Institute ($20) on Monday, May 18, 2015.

Pre-Conference #1: Secondary Trauma and its Personal and Professional Impact
Dr. James Henry, PhD, Director, Western Michigan University School of Social Work
Pre-Conference #2: The Drama Triangle: Avoiding the Entanglement with Cluster B Personality Disorders
Josh Smith, MSW, LMSW, Owner, DBT Center of Michigan and DBT Center of Western Kentucky
Pre-Conference #3: Boardworks 2.0: Board Member Orientation & the Role of Board Members in the Rights Protection
Process
Mary Anderson, Board Member, Newaygo County Mental Health Center; Chair, Mid-State Health Network
Michael K. Vizena, Executive Director, Michigan Association of CMH Boards
Andrew Silver, BA, Director of Training, Office of Recipient Rights, MI Department of Community Health

Conference Plenary Sessions

Tools for Primary Care of People with Developmental Disabilities

Dr. Tom Cheetham, MD, FAAIDD, Director, Office of Health Services, State of Tennessee

Secondary Trauma

Dr. James Henry, PhD, Director, Western Michigan University School of Social Work

Key Issues Update from Michigan Department of Community Health

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Lynda Zeller, MA, Deputy Director, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration, MI Department of Community
Health

Pathways to Recovery
- Ross Szabo, CEO, Human Power Project

Conference Highlights
Boardworks Certification Recognition
Jim Neubacher Media Award
Partners in Excellence Award
Go To Bat Award

Educational Workshops

Successes and Lessons Learned from an Early Behavioral Health Home Pilot
From Brain to Behavior: Compassionate Care Taker: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Tools for Primary Care of People with Developmental Disabilities
Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention: School, Parent & Youth Initiatives
Promoting Independence and Choice Through a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
Family Focused Crisis Intervention
Project SEARCH: A Practical Model for School to Work Transition
Child and Adolescent Health Centers: A Model for Integrated Care
Behavioral Health Partnerships: Using the Community School Approach to Expand Access to Clinical Services for Children &
Families
Look Uncover Nurture Act
Whats Going On In Lansing Legislative Update
The Drama Triangle: Avoiding the Entanglement with Cluster B Personality Disorders
The CMH Medicaid Funding Story Past, Present, Future
How to Implement Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the Intellectually Disabled and Be Successful
Gambling Disorder: Understanding the Hidden Addiction and the Michigan Problem Gambling Treatment Program
Autism Anti-Bullying and Safety Training for Emergency Responders and Community Agencies
Michigan Autism Program Updates
Applied Behavioral Analysis is Making a Difference: Parent Panel
The Great Reveal: Brain Science, Technology, Determination and the Uncovering of Human Potential
Using the Support Intensity Scale to Enhance Self Determination
Using CC360 Data to Inform the Care Bridge: The Washtenaw Community Support Treatment Services and University of
Michigan Health System Complex Care Program Experience
Clubhouse Best Practices: An Update on Micro, Meso and Macro Levels of Intervention
MI-CHAP Your Role in the New Statewide Rollout
A Healthier You: What the Data Says and How We Can Improve Health and Wellness for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Boardworks Pilot: Substance Use Disorders and their Integration into the PIHP Structure
Boardworks 2.0: Management Systems
Boardworks 2.0: Implementation Best Practices
Boardworks 2.0: Leadership Legal

Hotel Details & Reservations

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Avenue, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www.amwaygrand.com
2015 Room Rates: $124 plus taxes (Single/Double)
Deadline for special room rate: Friday, April 17, 2015
To make online reservations: Go to: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12321721
To make reservations via phone: Call 800-253-3590 and reference Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards to
receive the rate.
Parking: Overnight guests at the Amway will receive complimentary self-parking at the attached Amway Parking Garage across the
road from the hotel. There is a $25 charge for valet parking.

Continuing Education Credits are Pending.

Questions? Call MACMHB at 517-374-6848.

Visit www.macmhb.org for the latest conference information.

Michigan Association of CMH Boards Spring Conference Registration Form

May 19 & 20, 2015 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
REGISTRATION FEE (per person)
Full conference registration fee provides you with a program packet, admission to all plenary sessions,
all workshops, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and all breaks.
Member Early Bird
Member After 5/4
Non-Member Early Bird Non-Member After 5/4
Full Conference
$366
$406
$446
$486
One Day
$271
$311
$351
$391

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals who receive services and their families. Scholarships will cover
conference registration fees only. Consumers who serve as CMH board members are not eligible. Deadline to request scholarship:
May 1, 2015. To request a scholarship form, contact Chris Ward at cward@macmhb.org or 517-374-6848.

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER

ON LINE: www.macmhb.org

FAX: 517-374-1053 (Attn: Lisa)

MAIL: MACMHB, 426 S. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48933

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: MAY 4, 2015

* Cancellation Policy: Substitutions are permitted at any time. No-shows will be billed at the full training rate. Cancellations must
be received in writing at least 10 business days prior to the conference for a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. If
cancellation is received less than 10 business days prior to the training, no refund will be given.
Use Separate Registration Form for Pre-Conference Institute on Monday, May 18, 2015.
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