Upcoming Events
May 30-31, 2008: New Directions: Innovations in Mental Health
Montana Mental Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference
Bozeman, MT MMHA 2008 Conference Agenda and Registration May 1-31, 2008: May is Mental Health Month: Get Connected
This month's goals include increasing recognition that mental health is an integral part of overall health, that social connectedness plays an extremely important role in coping with stress, and of the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions with the importance of getting connected to helping resources. For more information or to be a Mental Health Ambassador for your community, call 406-587-7774 or email info@montanamentalhealth.org You can also find materials on our national affiliate's website: www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/may
July 12-15, 2008: Brain Development & Learning: Making Sense of the Science
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Previous Events
2008
February 19th: The Mental Health Association of Great Falls Annual Dinner Meeting/Silent Auction. The surprise presentation of the Virginia Blen Memorial Award for outstanding service in mental health in Great Falls was the highlight of the meeting. New officers and new board members were installed; there was also a social hour and silent auction. The banquet was held at Colleen's Restaurant in the Columbus Center. Keynote speaker was Christell Benson, co-author of "Women's Journey to Wellness: Mind, Body and Spirit."
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2007
June 13 - 15, Montana System of Care Conference on children's mental health. Contact Lorrie Biltoft at lbiltoft@mt.gov.
May 18-19, 2007: MMHA Annual Conference: Winds of Change. Great Northern Hotel, Helena, MT. Click here for more info: 2007 Conference
May 11, 2007: Center for Mental Health Foundation's "Dignity Dinner" Great Northern Hotel, Helena, MT. Dignity Award Application.
May is Mental Health Month 2007: MIND Your Health
Welcome to Mental Health Month 2007! For more than fifty years, our country has celebrated May as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about mental illnesses and the importance of mental wellness for all. The Montana Mental Health Association, and our national affiliate Mental Health America invite you to join us in this important observance.
Please see our Mental Health Month materials below. If you'd like to purchase materials and other merchandise, visit the online store at http://www.nmha.org/go/store.
Materials
Staying Well When You Have A Mental Illness (pdf)
Managing Life's Challenges (pdf)
Signs of Depression Checklist (pdf)
Supporting Family and Friends Who Have a Mental Illness (pdf)
Taking Care of an Aging Parent (pdf)
Mind Your Stress-On the Job (pdf)
Helping Children Grow up Healthy-Mind and Body (pdf)
Stress (pdf)
Mental Health Month Activity Guide (pdf)
Children's Depression Awareness Day
Mental disorders in children are just as real, common and treatable as they are in adults. Left untreated, children's mental health disorders can lead to problems at home, trouble in school and in the community, substance abuse and even suicide. Childhood Depression Awareness Day (CDAD) has offered our partners an opportunity to come together to focus on childhood depression and other disorders. On May 4, wear a green ribbon to draw attention to childhood depression, and use the materials listed on our website to raise awareness about the many mental health problems affecting our nation's children.
Children's Health Ad (pdf)
Fact sheets
The Montana Mental Health Association works tirelessly for parity and to help reduce stigma through enhanced public awareness and education for consumers, family members, and professionals.
The "bell" theme is significant as it represents the huge bronze bell in the lobby of the National Mental Health Association in Alexandria, VA that was cast many years ago from chains and shackles from mental institutions across the country that were previously used to restrain persons in mental crises. The inscription on the bell reads: "Cast from the iron chains and shackles of the insane which bound them around the ankles and wrists, this Bell shall ring out hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness".
March 15, 2007 Health Action Day at the Capitol. 9am-2pm. American Heart Association: 406-443-6515.
March 30, 2007 Mental Health Association of Great Falls Annual Conference with Sam Goldstein at the Hampton Inn, Great Falls, MT. Contact: info@mhagf.org.
February 14, 2007 Children's Mental Health Day at the Capitol. MMHA Booth in the Rotunda. Contact Sami Butler at the Intermountain Children's Home: 406-457-4744.
January 29, 2007 Mental Health Day at the Capitol. MMHA booth in the Rotunda from 9am - 2:30pm.
January 18-19, 2007 WRAP Training at the Center for Mental Health, Great Falls, 406-761-2100.
January 9, 2007 Mental Health Association of Great Falls Annual Banquet, Columbus Chapel, 1601 2nd Ave North, $20 per person. Contact Kathy Van Tighem 406-268-6333.
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2006
December 15, 2006 Great Falls Legislative Breakfast, New Directions Center (621 1st Ave South). Visit with Legislators about mental health issues; mental health is in the Governor's top 10 priorities, however the Mental Health State Plan is in his budget without an increase in funding. The proposed bills concern 72-Hr Presumptive Eligibility, Parity, Dignity in Transport, Mental Health Treatment Court and funding for positions at Warm Springs. It is important for the future of community-based services that our voice be heard - and that it be ONE VOICE. RSVP to Colette Gray at 406-761-0310 x115.
December 7, 2006 "Treatment Strategies for Adolescents Dealing with Ongoing Trauma." FREE TELECONFERENCE Invited speaker: David Pelcovitz. PDT: 11:00am-12:30pm. Sponsored by the SAMHSA supported National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).
December 2nd, 2006 FREE "Learn to Advocate Effectively" Seminar during the CSAA Congress, Neighborhood Center (RMDC) Helena .
November 30, 2006 Corrections Advisory Council (CAC), Helena
November 18, 2006 National Survivors of Suicide Day, www.afsp.org
November 16-17, 2006 Mental Health Oversight Advisory Council (MHOAC) Meeting, Shodair Hospital, Helena. Contact Carol Davidson: 406-444-7209.
November 14, 2006 Bipolar Disorder-From a Therapeutic & Parent Standpoint, Miles City, Holy Rosary Hospital, 9am - 3pm, Fee: $100
Featuring Kee Dunning , an LCPC who specializes in working with children with bipolar disorder. Kee shares information & insights on how to help children with bipolar disorder, their families & the professionals who work with them to gain practical strategies to use in daily life. Register online or phone the PLUK office: 406-255-0540.
November 10-11, 2006 WRAP Training, Center for Mental Health, Great Falls
November 6, 2006 Dealing with Bipolar Disorder in Children, Kalispell, at The Summit, Conference Room 2, 7-9pm, Fee: $20 Featuring Dr. Michael Newman, Turtle Bay Children's Day Treatment Center in Lakeside, MT.
October 25-27, 2006 State Conference on Mental Illness, Helena
September 29, 2006 Central Service Area Authority (CSAA) Meeting, Helena (Other SAA mtgs)
September 25-27, 2006 Montana Nonprofit Association Conference, Helena
September 25-27, 2006 Montana Association of Counties Conference (MaCo), Bozeman
September 22-23, 2006 Montana National Association of Social Workers Conference, Great Falls
September 20-22, 2006 Montana Community Services Bureau Conference on Aging, Helena
September 19-21, 2006 Montana Corrections Association Conference, Missoula
September 15-16, 2006 Montana PTA Conference, Missoula
September 12-13, 2006 Children & Families Interim Committee Meeting, Helena
September 11, 2006 Center for Mental Health Peer Services Pilot Program Kickoff, Great Falls
September 8, 2006 Corrections Advisory (Governor Appt) Council Meeting, Boulder
September 5, 2006 Local Advisory Council (LAC) Great Falls meeting, Great Falls (Other LAC Mtgs)
August 18, 2006 Corrections Advisory (Governor Appt) Council Meeting, Helena
August 16-17, 2006 Mental Health Oversight Advisory (Governor Appt) Council Meeting, Helena
August 11, 2006 MMHA Board of Directors Retreat, Helena
July 21, 2006 MMHA Board of Directors Meeting, Helena
July 14, 2006 Van's Warped Band Tour, Bozeman
July 13, 2006 Statewide 2-1-1 Working Group Meeting, Helena
June 21-25, 2006 Association for Development of the Person Centered Approach (ADPCA) Annual Conference, Fargo, ND, USA
May is Mental Health Month! Online confidential Mental Health Screenings
April 24, 2006 MMHA Public Policy Meeting, 1-3pm, Golden Triangle - Mental Health Center, Great Falls
April 21, 2006 MMHA Board of Director's Meeting, Great Falls
April 19, 2006 MMHA Children's Committee Meeting, 11:30 am - 1:30pm, Largent, Great Falls
April 7, 2006 Mental Heath Association of Great Falls ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Great Falls
April 6, 2006 MMHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Great Falls
April 4, 2006 Local Advisory Council (LAC) Great Falls Meeting, 1pm, Golden Triangle - Mental Health Center, Great Falls (Other LAC Mtgs)
April 3, 2006 Mental Health Association of Great Falls Meeting, Great Falls
March 15-18, 2006 NIMH Outreach Partnership Conference, Nashville
March 8-10, 2006 Native American Mental Health Conference, Great Falls
March 6, 2006 Mental Health Association of Great Falls Meeting, Great Falls
March 4, 2006 Great Falls Health Fair, MSU-COT, Great Falls, 10a-4p
March 3, 2006 MMHA Board of DirectorsMeeting, Helena, 2-5p
March 1, 2006 MMHA Children's Policy Meeting, Great Falls, 11:30a-1:30p
February 27-28 Depression Screenings, Monday 4-9pm, Tuesday 8a-4p, Human Development Clinic, 1501 S. 3rd, Bozeman Contact: jessiirvin@yahoo.com
February 6, 2006 Mental Health Association of Great Falls Meeting, Great Falls
January 30, 2006 MMHA Public Policy Meeting – Largent Building, Great Falls
January 21, 2006 Board of Directors Retreat, Helena
January 20, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting, Helena
January 10, 2006 Mental Heath Association of Great Falls Annual Dinner, Great Falls
January 9, 2006 Mental Health Association of Great Falls Meeting, Great Falls
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2005 December 9, 2005 Board of Director's Conference Call
December 4, 2005 “Shadow Voices" Documentary: Finding Hope in Mental Illness
We invite you to enter into the lives of persons living with mental illness. We challenge you to take up the cause of fighting the stigma that they face.
MONTANA LOCAL PROGRAM LISTING:
Billings KSVI 12/11/05 5am
Butte-Bozeman KWYB 12/04/05 9:30am
Great Falls KFBB 01/15/06 11am
Helena KHBB 01/15/06 11am
Missoula KTMF 01/15/06 11am
November 18-19, 2005 Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) hands on training, 8-4:30pm each day, Billings
November 14, 2005 NAMI Support Meeting, Great Falls
November 7, 2005 MHA of Great Falls Meeting, Great Falls
November 2-4, 2005 MT NAMI Conference, Great Falls
November 1, 2005 Local Advisory Council (LAC) Meeting, Great Falls
October 27, 2005 DPHHS AMDD Listening Tour, Great Falls
October 24, 2005 MMHA Public Policy Committee Meeting, Great Falls
October 14-15, 2005 Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) hands on training, 8-4:30pm each day, Helena.
October 13-14, 2005 McGuire Conference on Family Violence with MMHA sponsored Speaker Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, Billings.
October 7th, 2005 National Bipolar Awareness Day
October 6th, 2005 National Depression Screening Day
September 23-24, 2005 Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training, 8-4:30pm each day, Missoula.
September 17th, 2005 Montana PTA Convention, presentation by MMHA on Children's Mental Health, Great Falls.
September 9-10, 2005 Montana Shares Training & Board of Directors' meeting, Helena.
August 24th, 2005 Children's Committee Meeting, 11:30-1pm, Great Falls.
August 18th, 2005 "My Mind, My Health" FREE Webcast: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) introduction. Broadcast to 23 sites across Montana. Followed by a 2-day create your own WRAP Workshop
July 16th, 2005 Book Signing: "Fishing For Irene," by Margie Driscoll from Montana. Hastings 6-8pm, Great Falls. CALL TO LOAN FROM OUR LIBRARY!
July 15th, 2005 Board Meeting & New Board Member Training, Great Falls.
July 15th, 2005 Van's Warped Band Tour, Bozeman, 12-8pm.
May 6, 2005 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Helena MMHA Video Presentation: “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light.” FREE Crisis Response Training and a fabulous EVENING BANQUET.
The current state of mental health care in Montana was presented by: Joyce DeCunzo , Addictive & Mental Disorders Division & Bonnie Adee, Mental Health Ombudsman. The evening was topped with cheesecake & our Special Guest Speaker, Consumer Philip Dawdy, Seattle, WA. Philip spoke on the state of mental health in America and in Washington. He authored the Seattle Times article: “Psyched Out – It's hard to encourage the mentally ill to stick with treatment, to fight for normalcy, when stigma and unemployment await them back in the real world.”
May 11, 2005: Children's Committee Meeting 11:30-1pm at MMHA Office.
May 25, 2005: FREE Mental Health Self-Direction Webcast: “Self-Direction in Mental Health: from Ideas to Action”. Information was provided on funding strategies and how to implement these approaches at state and local levels.
April 6, 2005 FREE Mental
Health Self-Direction Webcast: “Models of Self Direction in
Mental Health” Session will focus on current applications of
self-direction in mental health including how it works in real life
and how to make it happen. Great Falls & Helena. 11:00 – 12:30pm. MST
April 15, 2005: Board of
Directors Meeting, Helena
April 21-22, 2005: Montana
Counseling Association Conference – Great Northern Hotel in Helena.
Go to www.montanacounseling.org for information.
January 20, 2005 MMHA Board of Directors Meeting, Billings
January 21, 2005 Schizophrenia Conference, Sheraton Hotel,
Billings
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2005
October 1, 2004 Workshop on Dealing with Persons in Emotional Crisis, Sherman Inn, Wolf Point, MT
May 6-7, 2004, Consumer Advocacy and Training Workshop, Library in the old St. John's Hospital Building, Helena. Professionals from the National Mental Health Association, Alexandria, VA, brought their broad-based experience as program administrators, clinicians, and practitioners to Montana consumers.
May 7, 2004 MMHA Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn Downtown, Helena. Four new Board members were elected: Frank Cardiello, Pam Guschausky, Anita Plann, and Elaine Schuyen. The MMHA also held its raffle drawing of a Konica/Minolta Z-2 Digital Camera. The winner was Dori Skrukrud of Butte, MT. Congratulations!
April 1-2, 2004, Workshop on Cognitive
Therapy Unplugged, Hampton Inn, Great Falls, MT. Presented by Christine A. Padesky, Ph. D., cofounder of the Center
for Cognitive Therapy in Newport Beach, CA. The goal of this workshop
was to educate therapists in the field of cognitive therapy and
help them to understand how to make cognitive therapy work for them.
Dr. Padesky showed how to utilize workshop principles in a humorous
fashion in order to overcome difficult obstacles. This conference
was sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Great Falls.
March 25-26, 2004 The Montana Faith-Health Cooperative held its
3rd Annual Montana Faith-Health Summit, Mansfield Center, Billings. Keynote speaker for the event
was W. Daniel Hale, Ph. D., professor of psychology at Stetson University
in DeLand, FL. Topics for discussion at the summit included Mental
Health Issues, Rural and Isolated Communties, Homelessness and Hunger,
Native American Health Issues, and Low Income/ Impoverished Families,
among others.
December 4-5, 2003, MMHA sponsored Psychotropic Medications: An In-Depth Analysis Conference, DoubleTree/Edgewater Hotel, Missoula, MT. Conference participants included professionals, family members, and persons with psychiatric disabilities. Keynote presenters included James Oberwetter, MD from Denver, CO, who educated participants on the Advances in Atypical Antipsychotic and Psychotropic Therapies. Mark Viner, MD of the Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Center discussed the Effects of Long-Lasting Risperdal. Common Psychiatric Problems for Primary Caregivers, Drug Iinteractions, and Why They Do or Do Not Occur, Treatment of Mood and Behavioral Disturbances in the Elderly, and the Role of Atypical Antipsychotics in Mood Disorders were also presented. Additionally, participants were able to learn how to Understand and Manage the Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications, the New Theraputics of Bipolar Disorder.
November 13-14, 2003, Montana Children's Mental Health Symposium. This event was co-sponsored by the Montana Head Start/State
Collaboration Office, the Montana Head Start Association, and the Montana
Mental Health Association. The purpose of this Symposium was to
bring together a diverse group of leaders to increase awareness,
search for common ground, create a shared vision regarding integrating
mental health into public health and education, and to chart a course
of action on behalf of children with mental health issues.
September 26, 2003, MMHA sponsored Conference on Bipolar Disorder: Navigating the Highs and Lows, Sheraton Hotel, Billings. Keynote presenters included Mark Viner,
MD, Clinical Assistant Professor: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Health at the University of Nevada, Sparks, NV and David Yelvington,
MD, Psychiatrist at the Behavioral Health Clinic at Deaconess Hospital,
Billings.
The Montana Mental Health Association traditionally
hosts 4-5 Northwest Regional Conferences each year. These events
are valuable to professionals who treat persons with mental illnesses,
including physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, advocates,
school personnel, crisis line workers, law enforcement personnel,
and family members. Continuing education credits are always available
and notification is generally mailed at least 2 months prior to
the date of the event. The website contains this information as
well on its Events Link.
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