Mental Health Conferences
Inclusive Mental Health Symposium: Enhancing Provider Understanding of Mental Health for Persons with Disabilities
The Inclusive Mental Health Symposium is an online event hosted by the Nutley Family Service Bureau, focusing on mental health for persons with disabilities. It will take place virtually on April 24, 2025.
Some quick details about this conference.
The Inclusive Mental Health Symposium, hosted by the Nutley Family Service Bureau, aims to enhance the understanding of mental health issues for persons with disabilities. This virtual event will feature sessions led by experts on topics such as intellectual development disabilities, blindness, low vision, and deaf or hard of hearing challenges. The symposium is part of a three-year initiative funded by the New Jersey Division of Disability Services to address accessibility and service needs for individuals with disabilities. Attendees can expect a range of presentations and discussions led by notable speakers, including Kaylee McGuire and Sarah Clark, focusing on disability awareness and inclusion.
The agenda includes sessions on mental health and dual diagnosis, the basics of blindness and low vision, and the independent living movement. The event will also feature a keynote presentation by Deputy Commissioner McGuire, highlighting state initiatives and programs promoting inclusion. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts and explore strategies for fostering an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities.
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
This organization is hosting this conference.
Nutley Family Service Bureau
Nutley Family Service Bureau is dedicated to providing mental health services and support to individuals and families, focusing on inclusive healthy communities for persons with disabilities.
Email: dflores@nutleyfamily.org
| Cost |
Type |
Notes |
| $0.00 |
General Admission |
Symposium Tickets are FREE |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
It's important to know what is planned.
The symposium will run from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on April 24, 2025. Attendees can choose to attend select sessions or all sessions. The schedule includes keynote presentations and workshops on various topics related to mental health and disabilities.
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Kaylee McGuire, MBA, CTRS
Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services overseeing various divisions in New Jersey, with a background in disability services and public service.
Sarah Clark, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
Founder of Disability Counseling Institute, specializing in counseling and training on disability-related topics.
Monica Wiley
Disability Adviser and Organizational and Relationship Management specialist with over 15 years of experience, currently a Voter Engagement Specialist at the National Disability Rights Network.
Melissa Cheplic, MPH, NADD-CC
Senior Training and Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development at Rutgers Medical School.
Elizabeth Hill, Exec. Dir., NJHS DDHH
Executive Director of Human Services’ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with 25 years of experience in expanding access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Shelley Samuels
Consultant with over 35 years of experience in human services and healthcare organizations, specializing in program development and project management.
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Benefits include virtual tickets, logo visibility on media and marketing materials, and social media announcements. Become a Sponsor
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