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2012: A Preview
October 10-14, 2012Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Portland, Oregon
Honoring Our History, Building Our Future
2012: A PreviewThis webinar will be broadcast and
listened to through via the computer. Please turn on your speakers to
hear the presentation.
To ask questions, please use the chat box located on your screen.
Thank you for joining us.
PEERLINK TAC
Amy ZulichInterim Executive Director, Mental Health America of OregonDirector, Peerlink National Technical Assistance Center
Nicole CurrierProject CoordinatorAlternatives 2012 Conference
Donetta HayesWebinar Host
Pre-Conference Events
The Arts Experience
Peer Connect Orientation
Health Fair
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The Arts Experience
Wednesday, October 10 – 12:00 noon – 4:00pm
Like Art? Love tapping into your Creative Muse? Then join us at this year’s Arts Experience.
This will be a hands-on creative art’s event. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of various art forms from Pillow-Case drawing to SoulCollage and a multitude of other fun activities.
No pre-registration needed, just drop by and join in. We will be easy to find and signs will be posted.
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Peer Connect Orientation
Wednesday, October 10 – 5:00 -6:00pm
The Peer Connect Committee will be hosting the Peer Connect Orientation (formerly Newcomer Orientation).
Every attendee is invited to attend this engaging and informative gathering. This orientation will provide information on the conference in addition to peer connecting activities.
Plan to join us and become a part of the full Alternatives 2012 Conference experience.
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Health Fair
WednesdayOctober 10 - 12:00 noon-7:00pm
ThursdayOctober 11 - 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday October 12 - 9:00am- 1:00pm
Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, October 10 - 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Welcome & Keynote
Welcome to PortlandPeerlink National Technical Assistance Center
Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Bruce Goldberg, MD, Director, Oregon Health Authority
Dinner will be served.
Keynotes
THURSDAY BREAKFAST KEYNOTE
“Honoring Our History” PanelHistory Panel: Gayle Bluebird,
Celia Brown, Joseph Rogers, and Sally Zinman
THURSDAY LUNCHEON
KEYNOTE: “Peer Staff: Disruptive
Innovators”Patricia E. Deegan, Ph.D.
FRIDAY BREAKFAST KEYNOTE: “Building Our Future”Will Hall, MA, Dipl.PW
FRIDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: Healthcare Reform Panel
Panelists include: Deborah Baldwin, Patty McCarthy-Metcalf and
John T. Hammerlund
SATURDAY BREAKFAST KEYNOTE: “Stand Up for Mental Health” Comedy Show
David Granirer, Stand Up For Mental Health
SATURDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: Youth Plenary
Including: MY LIFE, Youth ‘N Action!, Youth MOVE, YOUTH POWER! and TAY in Alameda County
Workshops, Institutes, & Caucuses
Thursday, October 11 – Saturday October 13
72 Workshops6 Institutes
Caucuses (Applications Still Available Until August 22nd)
Themes:
• HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO WELLNESS• ECONOMIC WELLNESS• CELBRATING CULTURAL COMMUNITIES• HEALTHCARE REFORM & SYSTEMS TRANFORMATION• ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING• INNOVATIVE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
Travel
PDX Airport ShuttleThe Downtown Express Portland Airport Shuttle service offers regularly scheduled stops from 4:10am to 7:00pm at major Downtown Portland Hotels and until 12:30am from the Portland International Airport (PDX).NOTE: No reservations are required for pickup from 4:10am to 7:00pm at scheduled stops in Downtown Portland.*For service before or after scheduled times, please make a reservation online or call 1-800-247-2272 to make reservations over the phone.
Hotel InfoPortland Marriott Downtown Waterfront 1401 SW Naito Parkway Portland, Oregon 97201 503 226-7600 / 800 228-9290 The hotel is offering a group rate of $119 (Single/Double) and $135 (Triple/Quad) plus tax (currently 12.5%) per night. The room block closes September 17, 2012
Local Info will be included in conference packets.
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Conference Events
An Evening of Theater –Elizabeth Kenny
Open Mic Night
Dance Party: Dancing Through the Decades!
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“Sick” by Elizabeth Kenny
Friday, October 12 – 7:00 – 8:30pm
Evening PerformanceSick is an award winning solo performance by veteran Seattle actor Elizabeth Kenny. This true story of Elizabeth’s harrowing journey down the rabbit hole of misdiagnosis and medication is a fearless, unsentimental, and often hilarious testament to our ability to find ourselves, even in the darkest conditions.
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Open Mic Night
Friday, October 12 – 9:00 – 11:00pm
“Open Mic” and Ice Cream SocialThe most FUN event of the Conference!
Sign-up begins at 8:30 p.m.
Individuals and groups are invited to perform, preferably on topics related to recovery, wellness, mental health and social justice (limited to five minutes, unless your performance inspires a standing ovation!).
All types of performances are encouraged: dance, song, poetry, narrative, monologues (timed, please) and those hard-to-categorize “quirky” acts.
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Dance Party
Saturday, October 13 – 9:00pm - Midnight
Dance Party – “Dancing Through the Decades”
This has become an annual tradition at Alternatives over the past few years. Join us for fun and refreshments. This is a great time to renew existing friendships and make new ones.
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Conference Wide Activities
Multicultural Room
Support Suite
Youth Room
ASL – Deaf & Hard of Hearing
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MultiCultural Room
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The NAMI STAR Center is excited to be hosting the Multicultural Room at the 2012 Alternatives conference in Portland, OR. The STAR Center is working closely with Mental Health America of Oregon’s PEERLINK to provide multicultural workshops and a space for consumers from underserved communities to meet, network, and share their stories of recovery.
Various cultural activities and workshops will be presented. An agenda will be released soon.
Support Suite
Available 24 hours during the conference for crisis
support . Peer support specialists will be staffing the
private suite.
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Recharge/Arts Room
Available various hours throughout the conference.
This room will be hosted by the Transition Age Youth group.
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ASL / Deaf – Hard of Hearing
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American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided throughout the Conference for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community.
There will also be opportunities for everyone to learn about and connect with the ASL community.
EARLY BIRD
July 5th-- August
23rd
REGULAR August 24t
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r 17th
LATE after September
18th
FULL REGISTRATI
ON $375 $425 $450
ONE DAY RATE $135 $150 $165
WEDNESDAY ONLY
$50 $50 $50
Registration
•Full Registration includes: all workshops, institutes, plenary sessions, caucuses, and Wednesday/Friday/Saturday evening events. Meals included are Wednesday evening meal; breakfast and lunch Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Sunday breakfast. The deadline for the $425 rate is September 17th.
•One-Day Rate includes workshops, institutes and food functions on one specific day.
•Wednesday Only includes opening session and evening meal.
•Early Bird Registration has been extended until August 23, 2012
•Online Registration ends September 30, 2012.
EARLY BIRD
July 5th-- August 23rd
REGULAR August 24th--
September 17th
LATE after
September 18th
FULL REGISTRATION
$375 $425 $450
ONE DAY RATE $135 $150 $165
WEDNESDAY ONLY
$50 $50 $50
Thank you for joining us!Alternatives 2012
and
Peerlink National Technical Assistance Center are made possible by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA)Grant #: SM059955-01
www.alternatives2012.us