Important 2009 Dates

35th Annual Training Conference
The 35th Annual Training Conference, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13-14, 2009, will feature general sessions and workshop sessions focusing on timely mental health topics. CEU's will be offered for most disciplines.

Early Bird Deadline for Annual Training Conference
Don't forget to register before April 15th, 2009 to take advantage of the discounted registration for the 35th Annual Training Conference. Registration information will be available in January, 2009.

Exhibitors/Sponsor Opportunities
The Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards invites your company or organization to participate in this year's 35th Annual Conference and Tradeshow through our exhibit format and Corporate Sponsorship. This year's Conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13-14, 2009, in the East Meeting Rooms of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

The 2008 attendance was more than 900 participants and we expect an even greater number this year. More than 50 exhibitors/sponsors attended the 2008 conference. We believe this will be an excellent opportunity for your organization or company to meet and talk with the decision-makers of each mental health agency in the State of Alabama. For more information contact Diane Dill at accmhb@aol.com.

• 2008 Conference Program (pdf)
• Exhibit Contact Information & Booth Assignments (pdf)

2008 Presentation Handouts

• Denise Bray
  • Adolescent Track (PowerPoint)
• Sheila Scott, PSS, panel member on the Peer Support Workshop
  • A Historical Summary: Certified Peer Specialist in Alabama (pdf)
• Allison E. Mosher
  • In Our Own Voice resource list (pdf)
• Dr. Lee Underwood
  • Trauma Informed Care and At Risk Adolescents (Power Point)
• Dr. Richard E. Powers
  • Choosing the right neuroleptic for a patient (pdf)
  • Pharmacological Management of Neuropsycjoatric Symptoms in… (pdf)
  • Understanding side effects of neuroleptics (pdf)
• Daniel C. Potts, M.D.
  • Alzheimers Caregiver Talk (pdf)
• Clifton Mitchell, Ph.D.
  • Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistance Clients (pdf)
• Maranda A. Brown, M.S.
  • Leading through Supervision, Coaching, & Mentoring (Power Point)

A Special Thanks to our 2008 Exhibitors and Sponsors

• Alabama Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation
• AIMHS Center & ACHBB
• Alabama Head Injury Foundation
• ALLKids ~ Children’s Health Insurance Program
• AM Pharm Health Services of Alabama, Inc.
• Askesis Development Group, Inc.
• AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
• Blockhouse Furniture Company, Inc.
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
• Bradford Health Services
• Bristol Myers Squibb
• Capitol Care South
• Cephalon
• Children’s Aid Society
• Comprehensive NeuroScience, Inc.
• Contact: WINGS Across Alabama
• Dementia Education and Training Program (DETA)
• Drug Education Council
• Duke University
• Eli Lilly Company
• Essential Learning, LLC
• Genoa Healthcare
• Glenwood, Inc.
• Harmony Information Systems, Inc.
• Hillcrest Behavioral Health Services
• Infinity/Civerex LLC

• Inner Harbour
• Janssen Pharmaceutica
• Jefferson Leasing
• Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
• Lavender & Wyatt Systems, Inc. (LWSI)
• NAMI Alabama
• Negley Associates
• Netsmart Technologies, Inc.
• Non Profit Resource Center of Alabama (NRCA)
• Norix Group, Inc.
• Northeast Pharmaceuticals
• Oakleigh, Fowlkes & McPherson, Inc.
• Office of Deaf Services, AL DMH/MR
• Options For Hope
• Pfizer, Inc.
• Pinpoint, Inc.
• Qol Meds
• Qualifacts Systems, Inc.
• SafetyNet Youth Systems
• SCATTC
• Scioto
• Social Security Administration (PASS Cadre)
• Southern Pharmaceutical Services
• Staff Care
• UNI/CARE Systems, Inc.
• Windsor Health Group, Inc.

The Alabama Council of 
Community Mental Health Boards
 James L. Dill, Ed.D.
 Executive Director
 (205) 664-2114 

Directions to the BJCC

From Huntsville, Tuscaloosa or Montgomery:
At the downtown interchange of I-20/59 and I-65 take I-20/59 east to Atlanta and Gadsden.

• For the Arena and Concert Hall - take the 17th Street exit (125A) and turn left on to 8th Avenue (first light). Take left on 19th Street, go under the interstate and the Arena and Concert Hall are on the right side of the street.
• For Exhibition Halls, Meetings Rooms and Sheraton Birmingham Hotel - take 17th street exit (125A) and turn left on to 8th Avenue (first light). Proceed on 8th Avenue to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North. Take left and go under the interstate. The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and Medical Forum are on your right, Exhibition Halls and Meeting Rooms are on your left.

--- Alternate Routes ---

You may also take the 22nd Street exit (125B). At the bottom of the ramp for the 22^nd Street exit you may take either of the following routes:

Option one -Take a right on to 22nd Street. Go to the first light and take a right on to 8th Avenue. Go one block and take right on to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North. Go under the interstate. The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and Medical Forum are on your right, Exhibition Halls and Meeting Rooms are on your left.

Option two – Go straight at the bottom of the ramp. Proceed one block to 23rd street. Take a left, go under the interstate and proceed one block to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North. and take a left.

From Atlanta and Gadsden:
Take 11th Avenue exit from I-59/20 west (126A – not on map). Stay to right on ramp and circle to the end of the ramp at 25th Street. Take right on to 25th Street go one block, then take a right on to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North. Go three blocks.

Take 22nd Street exit from I-20/59 west (125) At bottom of ramp go straight across 22^nd Street. At the next intersection take a right on to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North. The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and Medical Forum are on your right and the Arena, Concert Hall, Exhibition Halls and Meeting Rooms are on your left.

From US Hwy 280 - Elton B Stephens Expressway:
Take Carraway Blvd. exit. At the second light take left on to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North. Go four blocks.

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