Conference Purpose
The Indian Health Service Division of Behavioral Health is proud to present the 2009 National Behavioral Health Conference, the nation's premiere opportunity for collaboration, networking, strategy-building, and knowledge-sharing for behavioral health care providers working in Indian Country.
Conference Theme
Honoring Our Traditions, While Embracing Change. This year's conference explores innovative and best practice approaches to behavioral health integration while honoring and demonstrating a commitment to Native traditional ways.
Conference Objectives
- Create an opportunity to collaborate, network, and share effective strategies on behavioral health issues prevalent in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
- Provide the most up-to-date information regarding best and promising practices on a variety of behavioral health topics.
- Increase awareness and understanding of current and emerging behavioral health programs and initiatives.
- Pursue professional development opportunities.
Conference Audience
Tribal leaders, doctors, nurses, behavioral health program providers, substance abuse program providers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, traditional service providers, health program administrators, youth, elders, and other concerned community members are highly encouraged to attend.
Conference Highlights
- NO REGISTRATION FEE
- Continuing Education Credits and potential professional development credit with individual state and licensing bodies
- Nationally recognized speakers and enriching workshops
- Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and partnerships
- Sessions on promising practices, co-occurring disorders, and cutting edge research
- Exhibitors and vendors
- Cultural activities
Special Needs
If you need to request ADA accomodations for the conference, please contact us at info@bhconference.com or 509-789-2675.
Grievance Policy
Any grievances may be raised by contacting 509-789-2675 or info@bhconference.com.
For More Information
Barbara Gongyin
South 165 Howard St., Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99201
Direct: 509-789-2675
Fax: 509-747-5030
info@bhconference.com
