CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
December 15, 2003, Vol. 03-114
NATIONAL GAINS CENTER 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The National GAINS Center will hold its 2004 National Conference in Las
Vegas, NV, May 12-14, 2004. This year's conference theme, "From Science
to Services: Emerging Best Practices for People in Contact with the
Justice System," builds upon strategies based on the recommendations of
the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health along with
emerging best practices and evidence-based practices (EBP). Conference
details can be obtained online at
http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/
The National GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring Disorders was
created as a national center for the collection and dissemination of
information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for
people with co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system.
The National GAINS Center is supported by two branches of the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - The Center for Mental
Health Services (CMHS) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
The 2004 National Conference will provide opportunities for participants
to examine models of shared leadership and resources, influence emerging
best practices, interact with other leaders, learn new skills and hear
nationally recognized speakers. It is an opportunity to share, learn and
network with others dedicated to improving services for people with
co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system.
Consumer Scholarships
Support for consumer scholarships has been provided by CMHS' TAPA Center
for Jail Diversion and from the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health
Institute of USF. A limited number of scholarships are available for
consumers who would otherwise not be able to attend or present. A parent
or guardian required to accompany a juvenile consumer may also apply for a
consumer scholarship. Awards will augment some or all of the following
costs: registration fees, travel, meals and lodging (for attendees living
more than 40 miles from the conference hotel).
Applications can be submitted by printing the obtained from the Web site
http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/ or individuals may request
a hard copy be mailed or faxed to you by calling the GAINS Center at
1-800-311-4246 ext. 237.
Application Deadline is February 20th, 2004.
Notification of award will be made by March 15th, 2004.
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The Center for Mental Health Services is a component of the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States
Department of Health and Human Services.
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