The Empowerment Through Awareness conference aims to promote mental health and well-being through a series of expert-led sessions. Attendees will explore holistic approaches, brain and body health, and suicide awareness. The conference will feature keynote speeches and presentations by community leaders and mental health professionals. The agenda includes sessions on interoception, sound healing, and supporting veteran and military students' mental health.
Mental Health Conferences
Empowerment Through Awareness – Mental Health Conference
The Empowerment Through Awareness conference is dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being. It will be held in Moline, IL, featuring holistic approaches and expert insights.
Conference Overview
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Time and Place
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Conference Date: March 14, 2025
Location: Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus
City/State: Moline, Illinois
Address: 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265, United States
Event Format: in-person

Conference Organizer
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Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) events
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Phone: 309-796-8223
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
Cost | Type | Notes |
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$40.00 | Public | General public registration fee. |
$25.00 | BHC Employee | Registration fee for Black Hawk College employees. |
$20.00 | BHC Student | Registration fee for Black Hawk College students. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, featuring a keynote speech by Detective Jamie Shoemaker and additional presentations by various experts.
Notable Speakers
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Detective Jamie Shoemaker
Detective at Geneseo Police Department, focusing on mental health and substance use within the community.
Stephanie Phares
HSc, MOTR/L, presenting on interoception and stress management.
Breann Hirst
LISW, LCSW, discussing mental health and wellbeing through bodily systems and relational frameworks.
Jessica Ramos
MsED, QMHP, co-presenting on the transformative power of sound healing.
Autumn Gonzalez
LCPC, MHC, CAADC, co-presenting on the transformative power of sound healing.
Thomas Reagan
M.S., Black Hawk College, presenting on supporting veteran and military students' mental health.
Joe Landen
U.S. Air Force (retired), co-presenting on supporting veteran and military students' mental health.
Kevin Atwood
Representative of Foster’s Voice, presenting on creating a community of change.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Professional and Continuing Education credits of 5.25 hours are awarded. Consult your governing rules for applicability.
Other Links and Information
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