Erase the Stigma Conference brochure 2011

Friday MorningDr. Karl Wilson is President/CEO of Crider Health Center, a safety net community health center currently serving over 56,000 residents in Missouri. The Center integrates mental health care with primary health care

and has obtained the designation of a Federally Qualified Health Center. Dr. Wilson has taught at Washington University in St. Louis for 34 years. He currently serves on the boards of twelve local, regional and national non-profit organizations. Dr. Wilson will address:• The current state of behavioral health• Accessing services under the current budget crisis• Impact of Healthcare reform on patient care• What is good care? What is integrated care?• What to look for in a professional caregiver• Accountable Care Organizations• Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Friday AfternoonAJ French is Executive Director of Sacred Creations, a faith-based and peer-operated organization established to provide housing and employment services for individuals living with significant mental health conditions.

AJ will share her story of navigating through the maze of mental health clinics and hospitals. Beth Orr, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, will reflect on AJ’s experiences.

Mike Eisenbath, who was diagnosed with major depression in 2000, and his wife Donna will talk about their experiences in learning about the disease of mental illness and how best to deal with it in a practical fashion. Melanie Wylie, a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Advanced Practice Nurse in Psychiatry, will reflect on the Eisenbaths’ experiences.

Saturday MorningGina Hill is the wife of Iraq war veteran, Ret. Staff Sergeant Allen Hill. SSgt. Hill has been diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Gina is an advocate for families whose loved

ones suffer with PTSD. She is the author of an award-nominated blog, has served on a media panel, and has spoken at mental health conferences and on Capitol Hill. Gina and her husband were interviewed on the Oprah Winfrey Show in May, 2009. Gina will address:• Journeying with loved ones with mental illness • Family and marriage issues • Caregiving as a mother of young children

Saturday AfternoonAJ French, Executive Director of Sacred Creations, has earned the credential of Certified Recovery Support Specialist and certification as a WRAP Recovery Educator. AJ will teach attendees how to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), a technique that will help family members (adults and children) as well as the person with a mental illness in their everyday living.

Anita Overturf, Mental Health Peer Specialist Consultant, introduced mental health recovery services to Illinois Centers for Independent Living in 2004. Anita was awarded the Susan Kniffel Award for her leadership in the mental health community in 2009. Hear her inspirational story as a person living with mental illness with a rewarding career as a mental health advocate.

Saturday afternoon will also feature a breakout session exclusively for families dealing with PTSD. See reverse panel for information.

There will be a question-and-answer period following each presentation.

Gina Hill’s life started a new chapter on November 21, 2007 when she learned that her husband, SSgt. Allen Hill, had been critically injured while serving in Iraq. Since that day, her family’s life has been dramatically altered as they face the

challenges of daily living and caring for someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Gina shares her family’s hopes and struggles as she has steered her family through the maze of mental illness, treatment and recovery.

Gina’s morning presentation addresses all those who journey with someone facing any kind of mental illness. While her story is unique as a military wife and mother becoming a caregiver and advocate, her experience speaks to anyone adjusting to life after diagnosis and finding the knowledge and courage to move forward.

After lunch, family members of anyone specifically dealing with PTSD will move to the Shrine’s Guild Center for an exclusive workshop, facilitated by Debbie Humphrey, R.N., B.S.N. Debbie is the Program Director of the St. Clair County Mental Health Board and has first-hand experience as a mother and caregiver to a veteran with PTSD.

“I now know that my passion in life is to help other wounded warriors and their families.”

- Gina Hill

• An in-depth conversation with Gina detailing her experience in seeking treatment and support from military and veterans’ agencies, and about the help available to military and reserve families. A question-and-answer session will follow.

• A learning session for caregivers and family members as well as those with PTSD to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan taught by AJ French. WRAP is an acclaimed technique that offers a tool for taking control of day-to-day living and moving forward with life.

• A group discussion of the day’s talk and a Healing Service with a local military chaplain.

THE SATurDAy AFTErnOOn WOrKSHOp Will incluDE:

Studies estimate that 1 in every 5 military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has PTSD.

We are pleased to offer this nEW breakout session for people who wish to learn about issues surrounding

pTSD in a private setting.

If you plan to attend the PTSD workshop, please check the appropriate box when you register.

space is limited

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Two beautiful days of sharing and connecting.

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from the 2010 attendee surveys

2011 ErasE thE stigma Exhibitors includE:

Chad’s Coalition for Mental Health Chestnut Health Systems Karla Smith Foundation

NAMI St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville

(among many others)

2011 ErasE thE stigma sponsors: Karla Smith Foundation

Madison County Mental Health Board National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Office of Apostolic Services - Archdiocese of St. Louis

St. Clair County Mental Health Board

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cOnTinuinG EDucAT iOn uniTS Friday Illinois: 5.25 CEUs, LCPC and LCSW Missouri: .5 CEUs (4.5 clock hours or 5.4 contact hours) Saturday Illinois: 4.75 CEUs LCPC and LCSW Missouri: .6 CEUs (5 clock hours or 6 contact hours)

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