WINDS of CHANGE:
The Montana Mental Health Association's
2007 Annual Conference
May 18 - 19, 2007
Helena, Montana
Do I need to be a member of the Mental Health Association to attend?
No. However, members receive $30 off the conference fee! We encourage you to join MMHA, so you can receive the discount and stay up-to-date on research, policy, and programs related to mental health. The more members, the stronger our voice!
Who should attend?
Policymakers, consumers, providers, advocates, family members, and anyone else who cares about mental health and the future of mental health care in Montana.
What if I can’t afford to attend?
MMHA has 30-40 scholarships available; these pay for the conference and up to $150 towards lodging and travel expenses. If you would like to apply for a needs-based scholarship, please email us at info@montanamentalhealth.org or call us toll-free at 877-927-6642.
What are the arrangements for hotel rooms?
The Great Northern has a block of rooms for the conference at the rate of $86 per night single or double. This price includes continental breakfast. Contact the hotel directly at 780-7234.
Current and Future Issues Facing Children/Adolescent Behavioral Health
Patrick Henry Connell, National Director of Government Relations, Girls and Boys Town
In addition to his role as Girls and Boys Town’s National Director of Government Relations , Patrick Connell is also Boys Town National Research Hospital’s Administrator for Research, Behavioral Health Services . He has worked over 20 years in psychiatric hospitals and health systems. Pat is the board of directors for both the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Board and the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems and has served as the Chair for the National Association of Behavioral Healthcare Management. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research as well as a NIMH public reviewer of grant applications. He is currently serving as president of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations.
Laugh for the Health of It! Elaine M. Lundberg, M.A., Humor Therapist
Elaine grew up with 21 foster siblings, which accounts for her sense of humor. For the past fifteen years this internationally known speaker has been presenting positive humor and wellness workshops and for fun performs as a member of an improvisational comedy troupe. If They're Laughing, They're Not Killing Each Other, and No More Bummers! are the titles of her books. She believes both are a good philosophy for life, in general. Elaine M. Lundberg takes a humorous yet practical approach to wellness and stress management. She educates, motivates and helps anyone learn to effectively incorporate positive humor into their personal and professional lives.
Transforming Mental Health Systems: A National Perspective
David Miller, B.S., M.P. Aff., Senior Policy Associate, National Assoc. for State Mental Health Program Directors
David Miller David serves as a liaison to state mental health commissioners/directors and their staffs, key federal agencies, members of Congress and their staffs, the National Governors Association , federal agencies, and the mental health advocacy community. Having spent almost 14 years in state government as a division director in the Texas Governor’s Office and an executive in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, he has firsthand knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory systems.
Help us keep this conference affordable: Please Become a Sponsor
Please consider supporting the Montana Mental Health Association’s annual conference, and helping us keep our registration prices low, by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Sponsors are listed on the conference materials and briefcase/tote. Sponsorships are available at the $250, $500 and $1,000 levels; sponsors receive a complimentary exhibit table. Deadline to be listed on materials is May 4th. Exhibit tables are also available for $150. Call 406-587-7774 or email to info@montanamentalhealth.org to reserve a sponsorship or exhibit table.
