2009 Conference Presentations:
(All files are in power point format)
- Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders Simultanelously Saves Lives & Money While Alleviating Human Suffering by Debbie Webb, Ph.D., LCSW, LPC, LCDC - (click here)
- Best Practice in Postive Behavior Supports by Robert W. Ricketts, M.S., BCBA. - (click here)
- Forensic Courts Unit by Center for Health Care Services - (click here)
- Texas Council Survey of Veterans and Their Families Currently Served in Community MHMR Centers - (click here)
- LPND - Critical Infrastructure by Shelley Smith - (click here)
- Outpatient Competency Restoration 2008-2009 by Dr. Emilie Attwell Becker - (click here)
- IDD CFO Consortia by Mel Hughes and Cindy Lucas - (click here)
- Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health Care by Ruth Shim, M.D., M.P.H. - (click here)
- FY2009 DSHS Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Services by James E. Smith, LMSW, DCSW - (click here)
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services by Mike Maples - (click here)
- Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Enable Individuals with Challenging Behavior and Skill Deficits to Remain in Their Family Homes by Christie Enzinna - (click here)
- Succession Planning: A Critical Business Strategy - (click here)
- Building Strong Communities: One Person at a Time by Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers, Inc. - (click here)
- Continuity of Services: Community Living Options Information Process by Melinda Bond, Dana LaFayette, Grey Rowe and Ray Williams - (click here)
- DSHS Network Development - Next Steps by Cindy Sill - (click here)
- Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) Program by MHMR of Tarrant County - (click here)
- Day Habilitation with Choice & Purpose by Pam Shurley and Irene Trujillo - (click here)
- Building Texas: The 2010-2011 State Budget - (click here)
- Making the Case for Public Investments (Taxes) by Eva DeLuna Castro - (click here)
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2009 Conference Highlights!
entertainment:
Four Day Weekend, Comedy Group—we’ll start with some belly laughs!
Host Center MHMRTC has booked one of the premier comedy acts from the local scene to tailor-make a scenario just for us Wednesday afternoon. Be prepared to laugh at yourself…..and your colleagues.
Cow Town Music Club will get the place rockin’ and stompin’.
Band leader, Judge Brent Carr, runs the Mental Health Court in Tarrant County and knows how to have some fun when he trades in his robes for cowboy hat and boots.
educational opportunities:
Fred Frese, Ph.D
Coordinator, Summit County Ohio Recovery Project
Faculty appointments in Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University
The Northeastern Ohio Universities of Medicine and Pharmacy
Despite being diagnosed with Schizophrenia over thirty years ago as a young marine, Dr. Frese earned a graduate degree in International Business Management, a Masters and Doctorate in Psychology and has had a distinguished career as a clinical psychologist, educator, speaker, husband and father. He has published numerous articles and is associated with the publications: Schizophrenia Bulletin; Psychiatric Rehabilitation; and Psychiatric Services. His story has beenfeatured on CNN Healthweek and in the Wall Street Journal and he has a long-running affiliation with NAMI where he has served on the Board. He has also served on committees for the National Institute of Mental Health and the Veterans Administration. Dr. Frese speaks of coping and recovery from personal experience.
Al Condeluci, Ph.D.
CEO, United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, with the mission – “working towards a community where each belongs”
Faculty appointments with the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and School of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Robert Morris University Graduate School of Business
Dr. Condeluci is a national leader and consultant on human services and community issues. His books and speaking engagements have been a catalyst for building community capacities and understanding culture since the 1970’s. His most recent book (2005), Together Is Better, encapsulates his message of inclusion and interdependence. Dr. Condeluci will team-up with Jim McDermott, Ph.D., MHMR of Tarrant County CEO and several Tarrant County leaders to bring to life our Conference theme, A Celebration of Partnerships.
Jim McDermott, Ph.D., MHMR of Tarrant County CEO and Patsy Thomas, Executive Director of Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County will join Dr.Condeluci. Mental Health Connection is a collaboration of public and private agencies working with advocates to revolutionize services. The joint presentation will bring to life our Conference theme, ‘A Celebration of Partnerships’.
Chuck Ingoglia, MSW
Vice President, Public Policy and Technical Assistance, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Adjunct faculty, George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management
Mr. Ingoglia has over 15 years experience in behavioral healthcare, working as a provider, advocate and educator for government and public sector organizations at the national and local levels.
John Agosta, Ph.D.
Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor
Human Services Research Institute (HSRI)
Dr. Agosta has conducted analyses of state systems for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, studying trends in supported employment, family supports, self-advocacy, Medicaid funding and self-directed supports. Dr. Agosta recently completed a study of selected aspects of the Texas Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities system at the request of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and is familiar with the Texas system and how it compares to other states. Prior to joining HSRI, Dr. Agosta worked in direct service and administrative positions in a variety of agencies offering early intervention, residential, vocational and family support services.