NAMI Mississippi 2024 State Conference

NAMI Mississippi 2024 State Conference

NAMI Mississippi 2024 State Conference - 2 days of learning and support. Earn CE units while networking with mental health professionals.

By NAMI Mississippi

Date and time

Ends on Friday, May 17 · 1pm CDT

Location

Eagle Ridge Conference Center

1500 Raymond Lake Road Raymond, MS 39154

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Day 1
Day 2

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome - NAMI Mississippi President, Melody Madaris, PhD, LCPC

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Breakout Session A

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Breakout Session B

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Exhibitor Showcase

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Plenary / Session C

Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH

Former State Health Officer, Mississippi State Department of Health; Dean, John D. Bower School of Population Health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; Endowed Chair, The Study of Healt...

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Breakout Session D

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session E

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Breakout Session F

About this event

  • 1 day 4 hours

"Where Mental Meets Physical" Inspired by the new NAMI Hearts + Minds program, this year's theme was chosen as physical and mental health are connected to each other. In fact, research suggests that the two are so closely linked that they can even directly affect one another. For example, depression can increase one’s risk for diabetes, heart disease or stroke, and chronic conditions such as cancer or heart disease can increase a person’s risk of developing a mental health condition.

The conference will be held from May 16-17, 2024, with Friday, May 17 being a half day of sessions. Lunch on Thursday, May 16, is included.

  • In partnership with Combined Human Support Services, Inc. (designated provider # SWB22002) to provide 9.0 Social Work CEs including general, ethics and cultural diversity.
  • The Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Division of Professional Licensure and Certification, has approved up to 9 hours of Continuing Education Hours (CEs) for Certified/Licensed Mental Health Therapists, Certified/Licensed Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapists, Licensed DMH Administrators, Certified Community Support Specialists, Certified/Licensed DMH Addictions Therapists, and Certified Peer Support Specialists.
  • Mississippi College, Office of Continuing Education has approved this training opportunity for 1.3 hours. There is a fee of $15.00 dollars payable to MS College.

May 16 | Opening Speaker: Dr Melody Madaris, NAMI Mississippi President of the Board of DIrectors

May 16 | Lunch Plenary Speaker: Dr. Thomas Dobbs of the University of Mississippi Medical Center

  • Dean, John D. Bower School of Population Health
  • Professor, Departments of Health Administration, Infectious Diseases, and Population Health Science
  • Endowed Chair for the Study of Health Disparities

May 17 | Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer, Mississippi State Department of Health

Need to register, become a sponsor, reserve an exhibit table, or advertise by mailing a form instead? Mailed forms due by May 9; late forms incur a $10 late fee.

Sponsors receive an exhibit table in a prominent location.

Find out more about the conference at namims.org/conference2024.

Frequently asked questions

When will you know about CEUs?

We will know when the governing bodies approve our application, which can be a 60-90 day process.

Is there a room block?

There is no room block. Contact the venue directly for lodging options at 601-857-7100, eagleridge@hindscc.edu or https://eagleridge.hindscc.edu/event-planning/accommodations.

I'm a presenter and will have free registration. How does that work?

Prior to the conference, you will receive your registration confirmation via email. Just check in at the registration table, and you're good to go.

Do I have to have a printed copy of my registration ticket?

That is optional since we will have an attendee list on site.

I attended and did not receive my CE certificate yet. What should I do?

Please contact the organization responsible for issuing them for assistance.

I plan to stay overnight after day 1 of the conference. Any dinner or breakfast recommendations?

Recommendations can be found on Yelp.com or https://www.raymondms.com/business-2/business-directory/restaurants-and-food-service/.

Organized by

NAMI Mississippi

NAMI Mississippi, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a non-profit, advocacy organization. NAMI groups at the local affiliate, state, and national levels share one common goal: To improve the quality of life of persons living with serious mental illness along with their friends and families. NAMI Mississippi is made up of family members, peers, behavioral health professionals and friends working to accomplish our mission through mutual support, education, advocacy, and research.

In our service areas of Meridian, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Coastal MS, Tupelo, Oxford, McComb, and metro Jackson, there are more than 20,000 people whose lives are touched by mental illness.

$90 – $10,000