2010_Conference_Registration_Brochure

CTA Red Line (Howard95th/Dan Ryan) to Sox 35th Station rd CTA rd Green Line (Ashland-63 or 63 -Cottage Grove) th to 35 -Bronzeville -ITT Station CTA Bus Lines with stops on Main Campus: # 29-State, #35 - 35 th, #24 -Wentworth, # - Cottage Grove) Special Acknowledgements to: REGION ONE Consumer Conference 2010 “The Art of Recovery” Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Hermann Hall Conference Center 3241 South Federal Street Chicago, Illinois 60616 (312) 567-3700 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 The Expectation is Recovery! Place stamp or postmar k here Division of Mental Health Director: Lorrie Rickman Jones Director Recovery Services IL: Nanette Larson Honorable Governor of Illinois: Patrick Quinn Honorable Mayor of Chicago: Richard M Daley IIT - Illinois Institute of Technology Region I Consumer Conference Planning Committee Next Steps nfp Division of Mental Health Region I Consumer Conference Committee a) be able to identify specific examples of how engaging in the arts and expressing creativity energizes, motivates, uplifts, and re-defines persons with psychiatric conditions as talented contributors; introduces specific arts & crafts activities and organizations as community resources for personal growth or entrepreneurship b) know about local fine art collaboratives, cooperatives, schools, & community groups promoting the arts and mental health recovery c) help create a Region One Consumer listserve to share current recovery events and opportunities, and link consumers, family members, & healthcare providers through social media d) be invited to collaborate on a consumeroriented, consumer-written newsletter sharing recovery and arts events & trainings e) celebrate, encourage, & recognize local How I get to the Conference? consumer artists, performers, Public Transportation: “Promoting Excellence in Behavioral and Mental Health through Collaborative Partnership” After this conference, participants will: c/o Virginia Goldrick, Ph.D., CRSS Chicago Read Mental Health Center 4200 North Oak Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 Our Vision is Hope & Recovery Making a Positive Difference in People's Lives REGION I Consumer Conference 2010 of Recovery IV Conference Registration Conference Agenda Faces The Goals of the Consumer Conference are: To educate mental health consumers, families and healthcare providers residing in Chicago and Cook County regarding the reality of recovery from serious mental illnesses, through inspiring role models sharing personal stories of recovery, and through experiential workshops conducted by persons in recovery that demonstrate how the arts have helped them to move forward in recovery To educate mental health consumers, families and healthcare providers about community organizations/resources, including grassroots fine arts collaborative, disability advocacy and the arts groups, performance or arts-related mental health organizations, through educational workshops, exhibitor tables, and presentations To share experiences and examples of how "art heals”-art is a natural part of recovery and self-expression To demonstrate how the opportunity to create something beautiful is intrinsically healing; to promote selfexpression, enjoyment, a new and empowered sense of identity as a creator, challenge devalued former identities Whotoshould attend? Registration We ask a donation of $10.00 * 9:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks Virginia Goldrick, Ph.D C.R.S.S 9:30 am Strength” Keynote Address: “Drawing Scott Nychay, Artist & Cartoonist 10:15-10:30 am Break Morning Workshops: 10:30 – 11:30 am 1) “The Art of Personal and Political Influence” Fred Friedman, J.D 2) Vet Art Project Workshop Jessa Carlstrom 3) “Peer Specialists Rule!” (Recovery Panel) DBSA (Depression-Bipolar Support Alliance) 4) “Awakenings: Awaken the Creative Giant Within!” Irene O’Neill & Team 5) “Energy Healing: An Alternative Experience” Mary Ann Sornito & Team 11:30am LUNCH 12:30pm Carol Vollendorf Awards 12:45pm Troupe: Erasing the Distance Theatre “3 Lives” Afternoon Workshops: 1:45 – 2:30 pm 1) “Work & the Art of Recovery” Mental health consumers, family, healthcare providersTom O’Connell & Team 2) “The C.R.S.S.: How to Become a Recovery & administrators, all persons interested in recovery Specialist” Dianne Gutierrez &Panel/Team 3) “WRAP and Art as a Wellness Tool” Virginia Goldrick, Shirley Helm, Pamela Ford-Whitsett Please circle your 4) “Music & Laughter Heals! Montage Band” workshop preferences ! Art Weiss & Roger Hart 5) “Spirituality & Recovery” (includes continental breakfast & lunch) [* Any person from a nursing home, state hospital, or who is homeless or simply unable to pay is welcome to attend anyway! It’s the Honor System …] _ “The Art of Recovery” 8:30 am CEU's available for qualified professionals for CEUs $15 Please complete this form, and circle your choices for the Conference workshops listed Mail or fax to: Region I Consumer Recovery Conference Virginia Goldrick, Ph.D., C.R.S.S Chicago Read Mental Health Center 4200 North Oak Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 FAX: (773) 794-4141 More copies of registration form can be found at: www.illinoismentalhealthcollaborative.co m Any Questions? Please contact: Virginia Goldrick (773) 794-5680 Sean Johnson (312) 515-8119 Name _ Address _ City _ State _ Zip Code _ Phone: _ E-mail: _ Agency/Org./Affiliation (optional): Need any special accommodations ? (per A.D.A.): Yes  No  Describe: _ Need a Sign Language interpreter? Yes  No  I would like CEUs Yes  $15.00 No  Cost: License Type _ Total Payment (Personal Checks or Money June 2, 2010 “Art of Recovery” Conference Registration When: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 8:30 a.m – 2:30 p.m Where: Illinois Institute of Technology Hermann Hall Conference Center 3241 S Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616 Conference Registration Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2010 Find more copies of registration form at: www.illinoismentalhealthcollaborative.com Questions? Call Virginia Goldrick (773) 794-5680 or Sean Johnson (312) 515-8919 Name _ Address or Agency Affiliation (optional) City _ State Zip Code Phone (optional): _ Email *: _ *Please add me to Virginia’s email list to learn about recovery events & news: Yes  No  Need any special accommodations? Yes  No  Describe specific need: I need a Sign Language interpreter: Yes  No  I want CEUs (Continuing Education Units) Yes  No  CEU fee = $15.00 (Pay now or on site) License Type: Please Mail or Fax Registration Forms (Please Print Clearly!) to: Chicago Read Mental Health Center Attn: Virginia Goldrick, CRSS, Building K 4200 North Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634 Or FAX to: 1-773-794-4141 Attn: Virginia Goldrick Conference Fee = $10.00 [includes continental breakfast & lunch) Please make checks/money orders payable to: Next Steps nfp (our fiduciary agent) and write 2010 Recovery Conference in check memo section! Please check one: Will pay by check or cash at Conference site I enclose a check/money order (make payable to Next Steps nfp please -see above) Financial hardship pass requested