NAMI Southwestern PA Conference This Saturday To
Highlight Stories of Hope and Recovery from Mental Illness
Coraopolis, Pa.—During
a time when everything is changing—the economy, politics, healthcare, technology—NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania presents an annual conference designed to empower participants
to shape their future by following an individual journey based on hope, courage
and recovery. Taking place this Saturday, April 6 at the Pittsburgh Airport
Marriott, the conference will highlight inspirational stories of
ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments during
challenging times. Four strong, successful women will each offer something
different: a government update, a story of recovery, a personal perspective and
an educational lecture—four different pathways to hope.
WHAT: NAMI
Southwestern PA 13th Annual Education Conference
Pathways
to Hope: Shaping a Positive Future During Uncertain Times WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2013
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Drive, Coraopolis, Pa., 15108
WHO:
Dr. Jean Bennett, Regional Administrator of SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Tracy Carney, Director, Recovery Central Clubhouse, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Laura Miller, Founder, The Secret Agent L Project
Marie-Paule de Valdivia, Facilitator, National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
Also available for interview:
Christine Michaels, MSHSA, Executive Director, NAMI Southwestern PA
“A consistent and ever
present theme at NAMI is a focus on hope, being hopeful about the future,” said
Christine Michaels, executive director of NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania. “Our
keynote, plenary and lunchtime speakers will all, in very individualized
presentations, bring a message of hope and recovery."
The conference, now in its 13th year, also features six afternoon workshops (participants choose one) including Ask the Doctor, Coping with Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Radical Acceptance for Families Affected by Borderline Personality Disorder, Revealing Your Recovery Story, Understanding Hoarding, and What Can I Do If My Loved One Is Arrested?
This event is sponsored by Community Care Behavioral Health, Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc., Staunton Farm Foundation, Mercy Behavioral Health, Project Transition, Value Behavioral Health of PA, and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
NAMI Southwestern
Pennsylvania (an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families
affected by mental illness through recovery focused support, education and
advocacy. More information is available at www.namiswpa.org or by calling (412)
366-3788.
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Contact: Darcey Garda, Manager of Marketing and Development
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