Events

ACMH has partnered with the Statewide System of Care Conference to host its annual conference!

Systems of Care - Partnership and Possibilities: Sustaining Collaboration in Challenging Times

Date/Time/Location: October 27-28, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933

Description: Download the "Save the Date" flyer here. Join us for the third annual Systems of Care Conference in collaboration with the Association for Children’s Mental Health. Hear firsthand accounts from youth and families about their experiences within Systems of Care and learn how implementation has improved service delivery and outcomes. Keynote speakers to be announced.

Call for Keynotes: The keynote speaker may be a parent or youth who is currently or was previously involved in a local system of care or have received support from one of the following child and family serving agencies: community mental health, child welfare or juvenile justice. Both the parent and the youth keynote address will be given on the first day of the conference (October 27, 2010). The parent keynote will last 30 minutes and the youth keynote will be approximately 15 minutes. Download the information and application form. Deadline for submissions: July 9, 2010

Contact: Online registration begins August 1, 2010. Visit http://www.impactsystemofcare.org or http://www.acmh-mi.org for more details to follow. Family Scholarships are available. For more information, please contact Terri Henrizi, ACMH/SOC Conference Chair, at acmhterri@sbcglobal.net.

ACMH 6th Annual Parent Leadership Camp

Date/Time/Location: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 28 & 29, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan

Description: Would you like to live in a community where children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges and their families are safe & welcomed, with access to needed services and supports? Why not join others to help make this a reality? Please join us for the 6th Annual ACMH Parent Leadership Camp. Download the flyer and registration form today!

Contact: For a printed copy of the application or for more information, contact your local ACMH Advocate or the ACMH state office at (888) 226-4543 (parent line).

Behaviorally Challenged/Bipolar Support Group Meeting Dates

Upcoming Dates: Sept 23rd, 2010 *Opening Dinner (served at 6:00). All other sessions start at promptly at 6:30:
October 7, 2010, October 21, 2010, November 4, 2010, November 18, 2010, December 2, 2010, and December 16, Holiday party. Dates are subject to change due to weather or circumstances.

Location: Groups take place at: Havenwyck Hospital, Corner of University Drive and Opdyke Rd.

Contact: Please confirm before coming by sending an e-mail to GroupBP@aol.com or marega@juno.com or by confirming attendance by calling 248-828-4343. Dates are subject to change due to weather or circumstances. In these cases, please call & confirm with Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.

Speak Up, Speak Out: Youth Speakers Bureau

Upcoming Dates: TBD

Description: For Youth Interested in Public Speaking and sharing their Life Experiences: 1) Learn skills and practice techniques for effective public speaking; 2) Work on sharing your own experiences with different audiences; and 3) Opportunities to practice speaking in front of a group of peers and in the community.

Contact: Contact Jessica Leese, Impact Youth Engagement Specialist, for more information at 517-346-8106 or 517-819-4712 or by email at leese@ceicmh.org.

Accessing Health Care Coverage and Services for My Child

For dates, locations, and registration information, visit this page.

Is for persons who serve as “Support Parents” to fellow parents of children with special needs. Following the training, Support Parents will be able to assist families in:

Identifying Types of Public Health Care Coverage Available to Children and Families: MI Child, Healthy Kids, Children’s Special Health Care Services
Applying for Benefits On-line
Becoming Aware of Services Available to Children and Families with Hereditary Disorders: Counseling, testing and service information
Gaining Information and Accessing Coverage for Mental Health Services
Being Familiar with Social Security Programs for Young People Including Medicare and Medicaid

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.

Will Your Teen be Ready for Adult Life?

For dates, locations, and registration information, visit this page.

Is for families of teens with special health care needs, receiving mental health services or who have a disability and professionals who serve them. These teens share hopes and dreams of finishing school, getting a good job, finding a place to live, living on their own, and making friends. Information and practical suggestions will be shared for helping teens prepare for the transition from high school to employment or higher education; from home to independent living; and from child to adult community services including:

Health Care Coverage and Health Care Skills
School based transition planning
Mental Health Programs
Post Secondary Education
Employment
Housing
Human Services
Skill building activities for engaging teens to express their hopes and dreams to begin the person centered planning process, tools for assessing health care needs and skills, information on self determination and guidance for accessing transition resources to help prepare teens for successful transition will be shared.

Workshop Fee: $10 (Includes Lunch)

CEUs: $15

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for families. Please contact Lisa Cook-Gordon at (800) 359-3722.

Training Dates/Times/Locations

To register for this session visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEvents?ID=1862 or call (800) 359-3722.