2015 NAMI New Hampshire Annual Conference

The 2015 NAMI NH Annual Conference is scheduled for April 11, 2015 at the Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH.  Registration will begin at 8:00am with a light breakfast.  The conference will kick-off at 9:00am with opening remarks from Kenneth Norton, NAMI New Hampshire’s Executive Director, Governor Maggie Hassan (invited guest), followed by our keynote speaker, Dr. Shawn Christopher Shea. 

 The conference will have morning and afternoon workshops, resource exhibits from around the state, NAMI  NH Volunteer Recognition, and the presentation of NAMI NH Annual Awards ending at 4pm. Registration is required and includes a light breakfast, lunch and all materials for the day.  Review the workshop descriptions and then click the links below to register.

 Who Should Attend?  Family members, people living with mental illness, behavioral health and primary care providers, public policy decision makers.

Scholarships:  There are a limited number of scholarships available for those who need them.
If you are a consumer and in need of a scholarship to attend this conference, contact Tom Grinley at the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs at Thomas.Grinley@dhhs.state.nh.us or (603) 271-5045.

In addition, there are scholarships available from NAMI New Hampshire.  For consideration, please contact Deb Davidson at ddavidson@naminh.org or (603) 225-5359, ext. 349 for eligibility on a first-come basis.  All scholarships must be approved BEFORE you will be able to register.

 Our 2015 conference objectives are to

• Offer something for all adult ages
• Increase participants awareness of resources
• Leave attendees feeling empowered and hopeful
• Feel part of a community of mental health – You are not alone!  NAMI New Hampshire is families helping families
• Support stigma reduction
• Engage in a valuable learning experience

 Register on or before April 3, 2015: 

• Registration cost is $45 per person.
• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Payment by check must be received before the conference to complete registration process.

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The conference is financed in part under an Agreement with the State of NH, DHHS, Division of Behavioral Health, with funds provided in part or in whole by the State of NH and/or United States Department of Health and Human Services.