A Shared Vision: Past, Present, and Future

The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service and the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs join together this year to present the first joint 2010 IHS/BIA National Behavioral Health Conference. This event demonstrates the commitment and renewed energy of both agencies to work in partnership to actively address behavioral health disparities in Indian Country. This year's conference theme, A Shared Vision: Past, Present, and Future emphasizes the importance of leadership and collaboration toward improving the behavioral health status of American Indian and Alaska Native people. This focus on collaboration marks only the beginning of a much larger long-term vision, which will aim to bring the full weight of Tribal leadership, programs, and resources together for the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native behavioral health.

Objectives
This free event is the nation's premiere opportunity to assemble and hear from nationally recognized speakers, behavioral health and healthcare providers, Tribal Leaders, and healthcare officials committed to addressing emergent behavioral health topics in Indian Country.

The conference objectives are as follows:

• 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.  

Who Should Attend
The event is targeted toward social workers, counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, traditional service providers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Leaders, behavioral health and health program administrators, community health representatives, and all other interested community members.

Certificate of Participation
Immediately following the conference, attendees will have an opportunity to go online and download a customized certificate of participation.

Special Needs
If you need to request ADA accommodations for the conference, please contact us at info@bhconference.com or 509-789-2675.

Grievance Policy
Grievances may be addressed by calling 509-789-2675 or emailing info@bhconference.com.

Dr. Roubideaux	Reno Franklin