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Monthly NEWSLETTER

March 2024

ACMHAI April Membership Meetings

ACMHAI is excited to welcome members to the April Membership Meetings April 25th and 26th, 2024 at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. This event is an excellent opportunity for members to come together, learn from experts in the field, and network with other members.


The ACMHAI Membership Meetings will begin on April 25th with an opportunity to visit exhibitors at 11am. This is a great chance for attendees to learn about products and services that may benefit their organizations. The networking luncheon will follow from 12pm to 1pm, providing members with a chance to connect with colleagues and make new connections. Additional exhibit time will be available during the networking luncheon and at the conclusion of the Best Practice Training.


The Best Practice Training session is titled 'Challenges and Changes for the I/DD Community'. This session will include important updates and information and how ACMHAI members can work with state and local partners to increase resources, promote inclusivity and accessibility, and raise awareness about the needs and strengths of the I/DD community. The featured speakers for this session are Tonya Piephoff, Director of IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities; Kathy Carmody, CEO of The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities; and Josh Evans, CEO of Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities.


In the evening, members will have the opportunity to continue networking and building relationships at the Group Dinner, which will take place from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the offsite restaurant, Engrained Brewery. This is a great chance to relax and have some fun while still discussing important topics with fellow members in a more casual setting.


On April 26th, the Business Meeting will kick off in the morning with discussions on certification programs and workforce development/retention. This round table discussion will also cover other incentive programs that can benefit member organizations. This session will provide members with the opportunity to share their experiences and best practices, as well as learn from other members.


We encourage members to register early for both the meeting and hotel. The deadline to book a room under the ACMHAI group rate is April 12th, so it's important to secure accommodations as soon as possible. Hotel reservations can be made using the link below.


Registration to attend the Membership Meetings is also open. Members can easily register by clicking below.


Don't miss out on this important event - register now to attend the ACMHAI April Membership Meetings in Springfield, Illinois!

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ACMHAI Presentations on Certification Programs

The I/DD Committee meeting on March 12th will feature presentations by member organizations highlighting the work they are currently doing/have done on Certification Programs.


Presentations by:

  • Dalila Alegria, Executive Director, Inc Mental Health Alliance
  • Deborah Humphrey, Executive Director, Madison County Mental Health Board
  • Lynn Canfield, Executive Director, Champaign County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Boards 


We encourage any member interested in this topic to please join the I/DD Committee meeting on March 12, 2024 at 10am. Join Zoom Meeting, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84307178273?pwd=aytzdkpsOGJrOWNUeXdBRjR4TDJhQT09

 

Upcoming ACMHAI Committee Meetings


  • I/DD Committee: March 12 at 10:00 am - This meeting will feature presentations on Certification programs
  • Legislative Committee: March 19 at 9:00 am
  • Membership Committee: March 26 at 10:00 am
  • Children's Behavioral Health: March 28 at 10:00am

2024 Spring Legislative Calendars

Senate Calendar
House Calendar

Legislative Committee Updates:


Click here to read the latest information on legislative committee hearings posted for this week.


Click here to view the recent ACMHAI Legislative Bill Report

Miss one of our recent webinars?

Check out the links below for archived recordings and

slide decks.



Blueprint for Transformation: A Plan to Improve Illinois Children's Behavioral Health


Speakers:

  • Dana Weiner, PhD, Chief Officer for Children's Behavioral Health Transformation, Office of Governor JB Pritzker


  • Regina Crider, Senior Policy Analyst, Chapin Hall


Zoom Recording

Slide Deck

Children's Behavioral Health Blueprint

Progress Report



Psychiatric Advance Directives: Empowering Control Over Mental Health Care


Speaker:

  • Jamie Haley, LCSW, Department of Health Social Work, UI Health



Zoom Recording

Slide Deck

 

Check out ACMHAI's YouTube page to view past archived webinars, here.

 
 
 
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ACMHAI

Professional Development Webinar


How to Create E.A.S.E.

(Equitable Advancement of Support for Everyone) in your Behavioral Health System 


May 14 at 2:00 pm


Speakers:

  • Shandra Summerville, Cultural and Linguistic Competence Coordinator, Champaign County Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Boards
  • Dr. Julie Radlauer, LMHC, Founder and CEO of Collectively
  • Erica Ricketts, MBA, CFO, Henderson Behavioral Health
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