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www.lemconf.com HBCU Historical Landmarks The 9th Annual Dr. Lonnie E.

Abuse and Mental Health Conference March 29-April 1, 2007 Grand Hyatt

This activity is jointly sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental

the HBCU National Resource Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health

of CME, in conjunction with SAMHSA s Center for Mental Health Services

1 HBCU Historical Landmarks The 9th Annual Dr. Lonnie E. Mitchell National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference March 29-April 1, 2007 Grand Hyatt Washington Washington, D.C. Conference Scholarships Available! This activity is jointly sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the HBCU National Resource Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Infrastructure Development, and the Morehouse School of Medicine Office of CME, in conjunction with SAMHSA s Center for Mental Health Services and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. program_announcement.indd 1 11/2/2006 4:59:23 PM

2 In accordance with the 9th Annual Dr. Lonnie E. Mitchell National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference theme, the conference will provide participants a forum to examine and learn of the impact of substance abuse and mental health in their communities, and activities that foster leadership and collaboration. Conference highlights include plenary and concurrent sessions, site visits, a student career/job fair, poster sessions, site visits, and networking opportunities. IMPORTANT DATES 11/15/06 Scholarship Application Deadline (REVISED) Abstract Submittal Deadline (REVISED) 12/08/06 Scholarship Award Notification (REVISED) Abstract Acceptance Notification (REVISED) 01/26/07 Registration Deadline SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Up to 200 student scholarships and 70 faculty scholarships will be available for travel assistance. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Attendees (registrants/scholarship recipients) may submit abstracts in the areas of Policy/Research; Workforce Development; Curriculum/Program Development and Evaluation; and HBCU Campus-Based Initiatives related to mental health and substance abuse treatment, prevention, research, and evaluation in the African-American community. Research Topics appropriate for this section include information on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research and evaluation studies. Qualitative research methods would include case studies, ethnographies, document reviews, individual and group interviews that reports with a heavy focus on process, meaning, and description of methodology and findings. Quantitative research methods would include survey administration, secondary analysis, meta analysis, legislative analysis, natural and laboratory experiments that report accepted and precise data. Mixed methods research involves the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Examples Evaluation of substance abuse prevention program for African-American seniors Longitudinal study of chemically dependent siblings National legislative comparison analysis of drug trafficking laws for different types of drugs (illicit vs. prescription) Qualitative analysis of faith based substance abuse prevention program Symptomology of substance use and mental health disorders in African-American communities Efficacy of evidence based practices Prevalence of stigma in mental health treatment among African-American college students Establishing Excellence in the Leaders of Tomorrow: Strengthening the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Workforce program_announcement.indd 2 11/2/2006 4:59:28 PM

3 Policy A policy is a formal guideline that informs decision and actions. Policies are created by governments, companies, nonprofit organization, governing bodies, and other entities that seek to establish a standard for conduct and future planning. During the policy process, four stages are involved, which include agenda setting, policy formation, decision-making, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. Policies assist their creators and benefactors in achieving explicit goals. Policy reform involves the process of changing existing policies to address an unmet need or unresolved problem. Examples: Racial differences in sentencing for drug trafficking Awareness of drug policies on college campuses Mental policy reform for African-American juvenile offenders diagnosed as chemically dependent Substance abuse prevention policies that impact inner city youth Career Development and Evaluation This section involves topics concerning work force, professional development, leadership, licensure, certification, and education for students and faculty, and professionals who are interested in addressing substance abuse and mental health needs in African American communities. Examples: Increasing representation of African Americans in public health workforce Steps to licensure and certification Graduate school internships and career opportunities Leadership development for undergraduate and graduate students Curriculum/Program Development This area addresses curriculum and program development of addiction and mental health studies programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Speakers should target their discussions on model programs, community linkages, and internal and external funding of these programs. Attendees will be equipped with skills to expand new or existing programs on their campuses. Examples Proposal development Grant writing Model addiction studies programs HBCU Campus-Based Initiatives This section of the conference will present the successes and lessons learned from student and faculty driven HBCU campus-based initiatives that address mental health and substance abuse. Speakers will provide an overview of the origins of these initiatives and how college audiences have responded to their work. Examples Early intervention of binge drinking Freshmen substance abuse prevention activities Using peer mentorship in reducing drinking and driving WHO SHOULD ATTEND Typical attendees for LEM2007 include: Undergraduate and Graduate Students; College and University Faculty and Staff; Faith-Based Leaders in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention; and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Practitioners, Researchers, and Administrators. March 29, April 1, program_announcement.indd 3 11/2/2006 4:59:29 PM

4 Program-At-A-Glance* THURSDAY, MARCH 29, :00 AM- 12 NOON Youth Science Fair 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM Career Development / Job Fair Resource Workshop (Career Makeover: LEM2007 Edition) 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2007 (Research Proposal, Grant Writing, and Curriculum Development) 7:00 AM- 8:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM 12:30 PM- 2:00 PM General Session I: Opening and Awards Ceremony Inaugural Dr. Lonnie E. Mitchell Distinguished Lecture: Who Will Care for Us? PR1-Advancing Professional Development Through the Awareness of Environmental and Cultural Factors that Predispose African Americans to Mental Health Conditions CPD1-Faith-Based HIV and Substance Abuse Curriculum Development CDE1-The Importance of Choosing a Career in Mental Health and Substance Abuse CBI1-TBD PR2-The Utilization of Evidence-Based Therapies Among African-American Populations CPD2-Developing an Addiction Studies Program CDE2-Steps to Pursuing Post-Graduate Education in Fields Related to Substance Abuse and Mental Health CBI2-TBD Lunch On Your Own 12:30 PM- 3:00 PM 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM 3:15 PM- 5:15 PM 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Career/Job Opportunities Repeated (PR1, CPD2, CDE1, CBI2) General Session II Innovations in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Keynote: Emerging Best Practices in Mental Health and Substance Abuse World Café *Program Subject to Change PR: Policy/Research CPD: Curriculum/Program Development CDE: Career Development & Evaluation CBI: HBCU Campus-Based Initiatives Establishing Excellence in the Leaders of Tomorrow: Strengthening the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Workforce program_announcement.indd 4 11/2/2006 4:59:32 PM

5 Program-At-A-Glance* SATURDAY, MARCH 31, :00 AM- 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM 10:15 AM- 11:15 AM 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM 12:15 PM- 1:45 PM General Session III Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research: Developing a Comprehensive Workforce Initiative PR3-Using a Career in Policy to Reduce Incidence of Substance Use in African-American Communities CPD3-Program Development in Mental Health and Substance Abuse CDE3-Promoting Frontline Workforce Development: Partnerships and Emerging Practices CBI3-TBD PR4-Thriving in Recovery CPD4-The Leadership Institute in Mental Health CDE4-Preparing a Culturally Diverse and Culturally Responsive Generation of Evaluators CBI4-TBD Lunch On Your Own 12:15 PM- 3:00 PM Site Visits 1:45 PM- 2:45 PM Repeated (PR4, CPD3, CDE3, CBI4) 3:15 PM- 5:15 PM General Session IV SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2007 Youth Development: A Leadership Initiative in Violence and Prevention in Schools 7:00 AM- 8:00 AM 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM 9:15 AM- 11:30 AM Continental Breakfast PR5-Alternative Approaches to Mental Health and Substance Abuse CPD5-The Leadership Institute in Substance Abuse CDE5-Effective Models for Workforce Development CBI5-TBD General Session V: Closing Ceremony Building a Stronger Addictions Workforce *Program Subject to Change PR: Policy/Research CPD: Curriculum/Program Development CDE: Career Development & Evaluation CBI: HBCU Campus-Based Initiatives March 29, April 1, program_announcement.indd 5 11/2/2006 4:59:32 PM

6 SPONSORING AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS This activity is jointly sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the HBCU National Resource Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Infrastructure Development, and the Morehouse School of Medicine Office of CME, in conjunction with SAMHSA s Center for Mental Health Services and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. HBCU National Resource Center For Substance Abuse and Mental Health Infrastructure Development Through a Cooperative Agreement with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Cork Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine has established the Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Resource Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Infrastructure Development (HBCU-NRC). For more information on how to register, apply for scholarships, and submit abstracts, visit or Contact the Conference Secretariat The 1Joshua Group, LLC 1513 East Cleveland Avenue Building 100-B, Suite 110 Atlanta, Georgia Tel: Fax: lem@the1joshuagroup.com Establishing Excellence in the Leaders of Tomorrow: Strengthening the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Workforce program_announcement.indd 6 11/2/2006 4:59:39 PM

TIPS. Peer Educators in Mental Health: Getting Involved on Your Campus. The Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Resource Center

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