Upcoming Events
February 2010
February 2010
What is Disability? An International Call for Postcards
Deadline: February 5, 2010
The VSA arts Collaborative Art Project is asking people from around the world to send in a postcard documenting their interpretation of disability by creating a visual representation of individual experiences, impressions and perceptions about the word disability. The deadline for receipt of postcards is February 5, 2010. More information and a postcard template can be found at www.vsarts.org/.
February 19
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
Volunteer Day
Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee
2416 21st Avenue South, Suite 201
Nashville Tennessee
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
RSVP by February 18
Volunteers will assist staff with organizational duties and the preparation of distribution materials, including organization of QPR pre-test and post-test forms by trainer and region; affixing TSPN stickers to 3,000 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline posters; and taking inventory of in-house TSPN materials and office supplies. Lunch is provided, so an RSVP is required no later than 4:00 p.m., February 18 to tspn@org.
February 26-27, 2010
“What Works in Therapy – 40 Years of Outcome Research”
Annual Conference of the
Tennessee Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (TAMFT)
Holiday Inn, Opryland/Airport
2200 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN
The two-day conference features Scott Miller, Ph.D., who is a co-founder of the Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change, a private group of clinicians and researchers dedicated to studying “what works” in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Miller will present research results that are helping practitioners move toward better patient outcomes, as well as information about collecting and using your own outcome data with clients. An AAMFT approved supervisor refresher course will be offered on October 25. More information on delegate registration and times TBA as soon as it becomes available. CEs will be offered.
SPONSORSHIP: Offered first-come, first-served in five levels for registration, exhibit and printed program participation. Sponsors may register now by clicking: Sponsor Application and Agreement. For more information contact Dianne Bradley, 2010 TAMFT Conference Chair at (615) 509-7374 or at leadlady@bellsouth.net.
February - June 2010
Deadline: March 19, 2010
Tennessee Disability MEGA Conference
Calling All Artists with Disabilities!
Tennessee Disability MegaConference Steering Committee
2010 Art Contest
Theme: Sharing Our Strength in Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience
The winning artist will be notified by April 2, 2010. All artwork submitted will be displayed in the Exhibit Area June 3-4, 2010 during the MegaConference at the Nashville Airport Marriott. The deadline for entry is March 19, 2010. High quality digital images (300 dpi) of your artwork must accompany the entry form and be emailed to Lori Israel: lisrael@thearctn.org or call Lori at 615-248-5878 or 800-835-7077, ext 22.
A picture of the winning artwork, a short bio and picture of the artist will be featured on the 2010 Program Booklet cover and on the Tennessee Disability MegaConference website at http://www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org. The winning artist will also receive a complimentary exhibit table.
Click Here to complete an Art Contest Entry Form.
March 2010
March 2
Day on Capitol Hill State-wide Event
Tennessee Coalition for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
War Memorial Auditorium
7th Avenue North
Nashville, TN
Keynote speaker for this event is David L. Shern, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America. For more information and to register, visit http://2010hilldauy.eventbrite.com or call 1-800-467-3589.
March 8-12
Creative Arts Project Mural
"Transforming Lives Through Art"
East Park Community Center
600 Woodland street
Nashville, TN
10 a.m. Kick-Off
Volunteer artists and painters are needed to help develop this year's mural directed by artist Michael McBride and sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Mental Health & Substance Abuse Coalition. Donations of panel boards, gallons of paint and other supplies are also needed. To learn more or volunteer, click here for details. For more information contact Jane Baxter at (615) 5954-4642 or janebaxter@comcast.net.
March 9-10
Children's Advocacy Days
"Voting for Children: A Political Picnic"
Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
An old fashioned political picnic theme allows state legislators to meet with children's advocates regarding public policy and the needs of Tennessee's children. Candidates for governor will present their answers to concerns on March 10. Online registration is http://cad2010.eventbrite.com/.
March 22-24
97th Anniversary Conference and Social Policy Summit
Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare
Theme: "Stand Up: Be Counted!"
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN
Deadline: Early bird conference rates and hotel reservations are available through March 2.
The pre-conference for this event includes a Policy Summitt where agency leaders, advocates, experts and community members will chart TCSW's course for legislative advocacy. Theme refers to TCSW efforts to promote particip[ation inthe 2010 U.S. Census. Online registration is available at http://www.regonline.com/tcsw. For more information, contact TCSW at (615) 313-9980.
April-May 2010
May 3
5th Annual Art for Awareness
Legislative Plaza
6th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
Room TBA
1 p.m - 3 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 9
Consumer artists from across Tennessee are invited to bring a sample of their artwork to Nashville on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1 p.m. CST to display in the Legislative Plaza and the State Capitol for the Month of May, Mental Health Awareness month. The event provides a great opportunity to share artwork and stories of recovery and resiliency by persons healing from mental illnesses and substance abuse. Professional artists, first time artists and hobby artists have been showcased and "discovered" through this event, sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Cooperative and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities. Click here to learn more and access the Registration form. Event contact: (615) 253-4812 or Lorene.Lambert@tn.gov
Ongoing Programs
Year-Round Depression screening
Mental Health Association of East Tennessee
9050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 104-A
Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(865) 584-9125
Mental Health Training for Foreign and Sign Language Interpreters
Various dates. Call for more information and registration.
No charge for training.
Contact: Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee
2416 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
615-269-5355
email: forinfo@mnamt.org
IChope Campaign
Public Information Programs
are available for all ages and are appropriate
for school and community settings.
Visit www.ichope.com
Contact: Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee
2416 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
615-269-5355
Council on Children's Mental Health
Upcoming Meetings
