Offering Hope, Reducing Stigma, and Supporting Individuals with Serious Mental illness
The free 2024 Fall Summit will focus on the day-to-day realities of people living with serious mental illness. This Summit will focus on the day to day realities expressed by individuals with lived experience and will highlight a few necessary components that individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) need to achieve a higher quality of life. Join us for a series of discussions and resource opportunities aimed at fostering hope, reducing stigma, and supporting individuals with serious mental illness.
Keynote Speaker – Tamara McCoy (Licensed Behavioral Health Professional) and Lynn Gard
Panel 1 SUPPORT – Mary Bales, Ph.D. (Oaklawn Psychiatric Center), Theresa Olson & Jennifer Weldy (Clubhouse) and Theresa Jongkind (vocational rehab) will discuss the importance of socialization and a supportive community, housing, and employment.
Panel 2 TREATMENT – Janice Nichols (Bowen Health), Sheila McCarthy (Motels 4Now) and Henry Mudari (St. Joseph County Police Dept.) will focus on a few innovative treatment modalities that are increasing access to individuals with SMI.
Resource tables will be available to learn about community organizations who’s services reach individuals and families with SMI.
Schedule:
- Check in 1 pm
- Keynote 1:15-2 pm
- First panel 2:15-3 pm
- Second panel: 3:15-4 pm
- Closing: 4:15
We are so grateful for our event sponsors!
This event will be held in the Community Learning Center in St. Joe County Public Library, 305 S. Michigan St., South Bend, 46601. For more information and to register, click the button below:
