Scholarship available for National Association for Rural Mental Health Annual Conference!

Join the National Association for Rural Mental Health in its annual gathering of people who care for the country. The NARMH Conference has been a celebration of the innovation that is the cornerstone of success in supporting recovery for persons challenged by mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This meeting is a place where persons in recovery, healthcare providers, family members, researchers, advocates, and policy makers join together to learn about effective programs and practices, explore new discoveries, and dialogue about rural behavioral health policy.

The Colorado Rural Health Center is a proud sponsor of the National Association for Rural Mental Health’s (NARMH) Annual Conference, scheduled for June 2-5, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. CRHC is offering one scholarship--a stipend of $500 to cover registration plus a portion of other associated costs--for a rural CRHC member to attend this year’s conference. To apply, please send a one paragraph email to Cherith Flowerday (cfl@coruralhealth.org) describing why you believe you should get this scholarship and how this year’s conference could benefit mental health services in your community. Potential topics include:

• Rural Behavioral Health Policy and Research
• Recovery Focused Rural Behavioral Healthcare
• Consumer and Family Voice
• Diversity and Culture
• Telehealth and Advanced Technology
• Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Development
• Innovative Practices and Programs for Adults, Children, and Families

For conference details, please visit the NARMH website.