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Bridging the Gap Between Advocacy, Leadership, Community, & Service Summit

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Date: 25-Sep-17 to 26-Sep-17
Location: Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel / Atlantic City / United States
Category: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Conferences & Trade Fairs

In support of National Recovery Month: The vision of this interdisciplinary summit is to bring together advocates, leaders, service professionals, and community members to inform attendees about best practices, research, and public policy efforts that will improve the conditions, treatment, and success rates of the incarcerated/formerly incarcerated, consumers of substance use & other mental health services, and individual communities. The summit will simultaneously serve as a scholarly medium for networking and coalition building! 
Topics Include:

Leadership 
Cultural Competence
Reentry 
Mental Health and Wellness 
Coalition Building
Trauma 
LGBTQ
Advocacy

Continuing Education Credit pending for: 

Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Social Workers/Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Certified/Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
National Certified Counselors

(Summit schedule at a glance) *detailed schedule will be posted closer to the event date

7:30am-8:45am-Sign-in and Breakfast
9am-12:00pm-Welcome, Workshop Presentations
12:00pm-1:15pm-Lunch (on your own)
1:30pm-4:00pm-Workshop Presentations
4:00pm-4:30pm-Continuing Education Credit Distribution

FAQs
What is the price and what’s included?
$25-one day, $40 both days. Price includes breakfast, summit workshops, and continuing education credits.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
13 years of age and older. Yes, Photo ID is required during sign-in.
What can I bring into the event?
Cellphone, personal carry bag (i.e., pocketbook, briefcase); no luggage.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
732-377-2037 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), info@mriinc.org (anytime)
Can I update my registration information?
If you need to update your registration information please contact 732-377-2037 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), info@mriinc.org (anytime)
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