Join the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. for two special events at the Albany Marriott attend both at a discounted rate!

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1 Join the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. for two special events at the Albany Marriott attend both at a discounted rate! MHANYS Awards Dinner - Thursday, October 24 th, 2013 and MHANYS Annual Conference - Friday, October 25 th, 2013 Keynote Speaker: Donna Frescatore, Executive Director, New York Health Benefit Exchange Ms. Frescatore will provide the most up-to-date information about the Affordable Care Act, Health Care Exchanges, and the impact to Behavioral Health in New York State. Plenary 1: Plenary 2: Integration of Health and Mental Health Future of Medicaid Managed Care and Mental Health Join some of New York s leading experts in mental health and healthcare as they provide the most up-to-date information about the Affordable Care Act, Behavioral Health Transition to Managed Care, Health Homes, The Justice Center, Children s Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Integration of Health and Mental Health, Self-Care for Peers, Families, and Providers, Transitional Age Youth, Mental Wellness, Disaster Planning, and much more.

2 MHANYS 2013 AWARDS DINNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 TH, 2013 REGISTRATION AT 5:00 P.M. EVENT AT 6:00 P.M. Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of our affiliate members and colleagues from across New York State. MHANYS 2013 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 TH, :45 a.m. 8:40 a.m. BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION 8:30 a.m. 8:40 a.m. WELCOME 8:45 a.m. 9:10 a.m. OPENING REMARKS Susan A. Wheeler, Board Chair, MHANYS Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS John V. Tauriello, Esq., Acting Commissioner, New York State Office of Mental Health 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. UPDATE ON THE JUSTICE CENTER 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. PLENARY SESSION 1 11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. PLENARY SESSION 2 Jeffrey Wise, Esq., Executive Director, New York State Justice Center Marcia Fazio, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Quality Management, New York State Office of Mental Health Topic: Get the most up-to-date information about the newly-formed New York State Justice Center. Topic: INTEGRATION OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH Topic: FUTURE OF MEDICAID MANAGED CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH 12:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. LUNCH KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS #1 6 Donna Frescatore, Executive Director New York State Health Benefit Exchange Topic: THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND THE IMPACT TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN NEW YORK STATE

3 JOIN US FOR THE AWARDS DINNER AND CONFERENCE! Welcome: 8:30 a.m. 8:40 a.m. CONFERENCE SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 th, 2013 Susan A. Wheeler., Board Chair, MHANYS Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS Opening Remarks: 8:45 a.m. 9:10 a.m. John V. Tauriello, Esq., Acting Commissioner, New York State Office of Mental Health Presentation: 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Update on the New York State Justice Center Speakers: Jeffrey Wise, Esq., Executive Director, New York State Justice Center Marcia Fazio, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Quality Management, New York State Office of Mental Health Plenary Session 1: 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Integration of Health and Mental Health Moderator: Kim Williams, Director, The Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education, Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc. Panelists: Gregory S. Allen, Director, Division of Program Development and Management, Office of Health Insurance Programs, New York State Department of Health John Richter, Director of Public Policy, MHANYS Dennis P. Whalen, President, Healthcare Association of New York State Others TBA Plenary Session 2: 11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Future of Medicaid Managed Care and Mental Health Moderator: Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS Panelists: Bruce Feig, Senior Consultant and Former Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York State Office of Mental Health Robert Myers, Ph.D., Senior Deputy Commissioner & Division Director, Adult Services & Managed Care, New York State Office of Mental Health Ian Shaffer, M.D., Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Healthfirst Michael Stoltz, LCSW, Executive Director, Clubhouse of Suffolk, MHA in Suffolk, and Suffolk County United Veterans Keynote Address: 12:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. The Affordable Care Act and the Impact to Behavioral Health in New York State About Keynote Speaker Donna Frescatore, Executive Director of the New York State Health Benefit Exchange. In her capacity as Executive Director, Ms. Frescatore oversees the day-to-day operations of the Affordable Care Act implementation in New York State.

4 MHANYS CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 th, 2013 WORKSHOPS #1 6 occur from 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Choose one program: 1. Mental Wellness: Breakthroughs and Collaborations As we move towards a system that recognizes the importance of whole health as part of mental health, there are several new and innovative programs that are driven by stakeholders in the mental health community. Find out about these programs and other community resources. Presenters: Greg Miller, M.D., Medical Director, Adult Services, New York State Office of Mental Health Ellen Pendegar, R.N., Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Association in Ulster County Tara Larkin-Fredericks, LMSW, Program Director, Special Projects, Clubhouse of Suffolk 2. Children s Mental Health Services in New York State Recognition and Integration of Children s Mental Health Services What will the new model for children s mental health services look like in the future? This is an opportunity to hear about some of these models and programs from the Office of Mental Health Deputy Commissioner for Children s Mental Health and also hear some of the innovative programs run by the Mental Health Associations in New York State. Presenters: Donna Bradbury, Associate Commissioner, Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, New York State Office of Mental Health Nadia Allen, Executive Director, Mental Health Association of Orange County Mary Lou Montanari, Director of the Basic Emotion Skills Training (BEST), Mental Health Association of Erie County 3. Transitional Age Youth On the Forefront of Change There are enormous challenges facing youth with psychiatric disabilities as they transition to adulthood. Find out some of the evidenced-based programs and projects that are available in New York State. Also, hear about MHANYS new Juvenile Justice initiative. Presenters: Kelly Hunt, Chief Program Learning Officer, New York State Health Foundation Stephanie Orlando, Executive Director, Youth Power Tia Dole, Program Director of OnTrackNewYork, Mental Health Association in Westchester County John Richter, Director of Public Policy MHANYS 4. Suicide Prevention: New Programs and Responses to Gaps in the System Workshop presenters will discuss New York State s approach and strategies for suicide prevention and gaps in the system of care. This panel of experts will also identify some of the best practices for suicide prevention. Presenters: Melanie Puorto Conte, Director, Suicide Prevention Initiatives, New York State Office of Mental Health Fran Wishnick, Board Member, Mental Health Association in Ulster County Fred Meservy, LMSW, Director, Suicide Prevention Center of New York State Gary O Brien, D.Min, Prevention Specialist, Suicide Prevention Center of New York State 5. Disaster Planning and Response for Your Staff, Your Agency, and Your Community With the recent number of natural disasters that have impacted New York State, the need for mental health services has dramatically risen. Find out from the Red Cross and the Mental Health Associations, how we are collaborating for future disaster planning. Presenters: Michael Raphael, Emergency Services Department Response Manager, The American Red Cross Northeastern New York Region Keith Leahy, Executive Director, Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc. Helena Davis, MA, LMHC, Director of Training and Special Projects and Director of the Community Mental Health Promotion Project, MHANYS 6. Self-Care for Peers, Families, and Providers: New and Successful Models As the New York State Behavioral Health System continues to move in a direction of recovery, what are the most significant tools that are helpful to provide individuals with their own personal empowerment strategies? Among the programs discussed will be the highly successful Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Presenters: Deborah Faust Director of Suicide Prevention and Criminal Justice Initiatives, MHANYS; Certified WRAP Trainer Others TBA

5 PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS OPTION #1 AWARDS DINNER - OCTOBER 24-6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM PRICE: $75.00 PER PERSON REGISTRATION: BEGINS AT 5:00 PM INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Your choice of Entrée: Chicken Vegetarian Salad and Dessert included OPTION #2 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 25-8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM PRICE: $90.00 PER PERSON REGISTRATION: BEGINS AT 8:00 AM INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Your choice of workshop, Keynote Address, 2 Special Presentations, 2 Plenary Sessions, AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH BUFFET OPTION #3 BOTH EVENTS - OCTOBER 24 & 25 DISCOUNT PRICE: $ PER PERSON REGISTRATION: SEE ABOVE NOTE: The Discount Price is available if you register and submit payment for both events at the same time. Rate adjustments cannot be made after registration has been processed. REGISTER EARLY AT

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 21, 2013 PAYMENT OPTIONS Registrations will not be processed without payment. Credit Cards Register online at One registration per transaction. Check By mail. Make check payable to MHANYS. Voucher or P.O. By fax or mail. Voucher or P.O. must include name(s) of individual registrants attending. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Cancellations received by October 16 are refundable, less a $25 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations received October 17 or later will not be refunded. Cancellations must be submitted in writing; fax to , or to lkaczmarek@mhanys.org, with Conference Cancellation in subject line. Registrant substitutions are permitted until October 16. Submit original and new name(s) in writing via the same methods. Indicate Conference Substitution in the subject line. No-shows will not be reimbursed. HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION Hotel accommodations are not included in registration fees. *** DISCOUNT HOTEL RATE OF $104 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OCTOBER 16 *** Contact the Albany Marriott directly at for room reservations. Mention MHANYS Awards Dinner and Conference to obtain the discount. DIRECTIONS TO THE ALBANY MARRIOTT 189 Wolf Road, Albany; From the North: Take I-87 south to Exit 2E to Wolf Road. Proceed straight across Central Avenue (Route 5) and onto Wolf Road. Albany Marriott is approximately one mile up on the right on Beltrone Drive. From the South/West: Take the NYS Thruway to Exit 24. After tollbooths, follow signs to take I-87 north. Take Exit 2E to Wolf Road. Proceed straight across Central Avenue (Route 5) and onto Wolf Road. Albany Marriott is approximately one mile up on the right on Beltrone Drive.

7 MHANYS 2013 Awards Dinner and Conference October 24 & 25, 2013 Albany Marriott Hotel USE THIS FORM FOR CHECKS, VOUCHERS, OR GROUPS. Individuals can register online using a credit card at Registration Deadline is October 21, 2013 Enter Code for MHANYS Board of Directors Contact Name Enter Code for MHANYS Member Affiliates Title Organization Address City State Zip Telephone Fax CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Cancellations received by October 16 are refundable, less a $25 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations received October 17 or later will not be refunded. Cancellations must be submitted in writing; fax to or to lkaczmarek@mhanys.org; with Conference Cancellation in the subject line. Registrant substitutions are permitted until October 16. Submit original and new name(s) in writing via the same methods. Indicate Conference Substitution in the subject line. No-shows will not be reimbursed. REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS You may list up to 10 registrant names on each form. The contact person for group registrations should complete the required information at the top of this form. This form may be duplicated if additional space is needed. Refer to the brochure to check off the choices for each registrant in the Option, Dinner, and/or Workshop columns. If you do not choose a meal, chicken will be selected for you. If you do not choose workshops, workshops will be selected for you. Calculate the total due, select the payment option, and remit payment to MHANYS at the address below REGISTRANT NAME(S) OPTION DINNER CHOICE WORKSHOPS Chicken Vegetarian PAYMENT OPTIONS Registrations will not be processed without payment. Credit Cards Register at Check By mail. Make check payable to MHANYS. Voucher or P.O. By fax or mail. Voucher or P.O. must include name(s) of registrants attending. REMITTANCE ADDRESS Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. 194 Washington Avenue, Suite 415 Albany, NY Phone: ; Fax: CALCULATE TOTAL DUE EVENT # REGISTRANTS PRICE TOTAL Option #1: Dinner $75 Option #2: Conference $90 Option #3: Both Events $155 GRAND TOTAL HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION Hotel accommodations are not included in registration fees. ***DISCOUNT RATE OF $104 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH October 16, 2013*** Contact the Albany Marriott directly at for room reservations. Mention MHANYS to obtain the discount.