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Tuesday, July 15  

12:30 - 2:00 Conference Opening

The Health/Mental Health Imperative: Integration as the Only Sensible Alternative
David Shern, Ph.D., Mental Health America
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2:00 - 2:15 Break

2:15 - 3:45 Concurrent Sessions 1-5

1. A Web Based AV Library as Tool for Member and Family Empowerment
Michael Berren, Community Partnership of Southern Arizona
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2. Use of Evidence-Based Practices in the Implementation of Co-occurring Disorders Treatment Programs
Linda Gerston, Ventura County Behavioral Health
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3. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Resources and Opportunities
Pat Penn, La Frontera Center, Inc.
Elizabeth Wong, Arizona's Children Association
Sandra Gallagher, La Frontera Center, Inc. Crittenton
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4. National Outcome Measures: Moving the System Toward Recovery
Melisa Thomas, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Sondra Stauffacher, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Lisa Shumaker, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
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5. HIV/AIDS and Mental Health
Cora Bruno, Body Positive
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3:45 - 4:00 Break

4:00 - 5:30 Concurrent Sessions 6-10

6. Factors Affecting the Quality of Community Supports for Persons with Serious Mental Illness in Maricopa County
Michael S. Shafer, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Arizona State University
Michael Funk, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Arizona State University
Richard Rivera, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
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7. Leveraging Affordable Housing Dollars to Provide Safe, Drug Free Housing as Part of the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care
Dianna Yazzie-Devine, Native American Connections
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8. Integrated Re-Entry in Illinois
Janelle Prueter, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC), Inc
Joel Warmolts, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC), Inc
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9. The Children’s System of Care in Arizona
Bob Crouse, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Bettie Jordan, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Terri Kang, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Kevin Flynn, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Kurt Rieck, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Katie McGlynn, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services

10. Emotional Models for Working with Addiction
Rick E. Thomas, I.D.E.A. Consulting
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5:30 - 7:00 No-Host Reception
 
Wednesday, July 16   

7:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 Plenary 

Building a Systemic Vision for Resiliency, Wellness and Recovery - A New Age, A Stronger Profession
Michael Flaherty, Ph.D. Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions, Northeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center
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10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 11:45 Concurrent Sessions 11-15

11. Discrimination 101 for People in Recovery
John De Miranda, National Association on Alcohol, Drugs, and Disability
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12. Electronic Health Information Exchange and Behavioral Health: Putting the Future in Focus
Victoria L. Navarra, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Brad Tritle, Arizona Health Connection
Anita Murcko, Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System
Eric Thomas, Arizona Government Information Technology Agency
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13. Leading a Peer Work Force: Innovative Clinical Supervision Strategies that Foster the Growth of Peers in Substance Use and Co-occurring Programs
Courtney Penniman, Recovery Innovations of Arizona
Christy Dye, Recovery Innovations of Arizona
Christopher Bartz, Recovery Innovations of Arizona
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14. Securing Their Future-Treating Young Adults Aged 18-24 with Substance Use Disorders
Gabriella Guerra, Piurek and Associates
Elaine Groppenbacher, Piurek and Associates
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15. Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments for Late Life Depression and Family Caregivers
David W. Coon, Arizona State University
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11:45 - 12:00 Break 

12:00 - 2:00 Luncheon 

Understanding and Managing the Recovery Cycle
Michael Dennis, Ph.D., Chestnut Health Systems
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2:00 - 2:15 Break

2:15-3:45 Concurrent Sessions 16-20

16. System Transformation at the Mental Health Center of Denver: What it Takes to Get There
Kate Deroche, Mental Health Center of Denver
C.J. Mckinney, Mental Health Center of Denver
Roy Starks, Mental Health Center of Denver
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17. Utilizing the Community Reinforcement Approach with Family Therapy (CRAFT) Model in a Community Treatment Program Setting (Part 1 of 2, Part 2 continues in session 22)
Raymond Anderson, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
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18. Project Connect: Alcohol, Drugs & Developmental Disabilities (Part 1 of 2, Part 2 continues in session 23)
John De Miranda, National Association on Alcohol, Drugs, and Disability
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19. Motivating Behavior Change: The Case of Illicit Drug Use
Elias Robles-Sotelo, Arizona State University
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20. System Transformation in Arizona: DBHS Speaks Out
Rodgers Wilson, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Lisa Shumaker Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Norma Garcia-Torres, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Tom Kelly, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Laura Henry, Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
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3:45 - 4:00 Break

4:00 - 5:30 Concurrent Sessions 21-25

21. Using the Arizona Arrestee Reporting Information Network (AARIN) to Surveil Trends Among the Adult and Juvenile Arrestee Population
Charles Katz, Arizona State University
David Choate, Arizona State University
Andrew Fox, Arizona State University
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22. Utilizing the Community Reinforcement Approach with Family Therapy (CRAFT) Model in a Community Treatment Program Setting (Part 2 of 2)
Raymond Anderson, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
Note: Continuation of Part 1, Session 17

23. Project Connect: Alcohol, Drugs & Developmental Disabilities (Part 2 of 2)
John De Miranda, National Association on Alcohol, Drugs, and Disability
Note: Continuation of Part 1, Session 18

24. System-wide Collaboration in Trauma-Informed Substance Abuse Treatments for Adolescents
Janet Fuhriman, Arizona’s Children Association
Barbara Quade, Jewish Family & Children's Services
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25. Technology and Transforming Systems
Brain Arthur, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
Chris Phillips, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy

Thursday - July 17

7:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 Plenary

Employment and Economic Self-Sufficiency as Pathways to Recovery
Judith Cook, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago
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10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 11:45 Concurrent Sessions 26-30

26. Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in a Transitional Housing Program
Michael Shafer, Ph.D., Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
Tom Litwicki, Casa Santa Clara
Nick Jones, Old Pueblo Community Foundation
Lindsay Gray, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy

27. Safe Zones for Sexual Minorities: Culturally Competent Services for LGTBQ People in Treatment
Marie Hamilton, University of Illinois at Chicago
Lisa Razzano, University of Illinois at Chicago
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28. The Arizona Substance Abuse Partnership: A Statewide Collaboration Aimed at Maximizing Health and Safety Outcomes through the Elimination of Substance Abuse
Jeanne Blackburn, Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families
Phillip Stevenson, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
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29. Adapting Seven Challenges: Substance Abuse Programming to Adolescent Girls in a Residential Setting
Alyssa Rapisarda, Florence Crittenton
Todd O’Leary, Florence Crittenton
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30. Parent to Parent Recovery: A Parent's Influence
Aimee Amado, Arizona Department of Economic Security
Ron Caprio, TERROS
Tony Morgan, TERROS
Kate McGinty, TERROS
and panel
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11:45 - 12:00 Break 

12:00 - 2:00 Luncheon

Recovery & Wellness Oriented Services System: Challenges and Possibilities from a Personal and Professional Perspective
Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick, Ph.D., Institute for Wellness and Recovery Initiatives
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2:00 - 2:15 Break

2:15 - 3:45 Concurrent Sessions 31-35

31. An Integrated Health Intervention for People Affected by HIV/AIDS, Mental Illness, and Substance Use
Lisa Razzano, University of Illinois at Chicago
Marie Hamilton, University of Illinois at Chicago
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32. Cultural Adaptation Initiative: Providing Evidence-Based Practices to Populations of Color
Rick Ybarra, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

33. Building a Collaborative Community to Tackle Youth Substance Abuse
Chuck Rankin, Community Partnership of Southern Arizona
Glin Whitehead, Arizona's Children Association
Bridget Ruiz, University of Arizona - Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW)
Jenifer Langford, Public Defender, Pima County Juvenile Court
June Trimble, Clinical Supervisor, The Partnership
Elise Lopez, Youth Advisor/Advocate, Compass Healthcare
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34. Gambling Addiction & Recovery: No Shortcut to Easy Street
Bobbe McGinley, ACT-Counseling & Education
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35. Twelve Women Under One Roof-Secrets of Successful Treatment for SMI and Chemical Dependency in a Residential Setting
Patricia L. May, Verde Valley Guidance Clinic
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5:30 - 8:30 Dinner

4TH Annual Arizona Behavioral Health Awards Gala

Friday - July 18

7:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 Concurrent Sessions 36-40

36. Peer Supports as Recovery Partners / Peer Training in Client Directed Outcome Informed Recovery
Bob Bohanske, Southwest Behavioral Health
Mike Franczak, MARC Behavioral Health
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37. Becoming a Recovery Facilitating Organization - How to Assess, Plan and Implement a Substantive Transformation Process
William Kennard, Piurek and Associates
Vicki Staples, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
Kevin Ferris, CHEEERS
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38. Changing the World: Developing Welcoming Integrated Systems of Care for Individuals and Families with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Kenneth Minkoff, Harvard University, ZiaLogic
Christine Cline, ZiaLogic
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39. Effectively Responding to the Mental Health Needs of the Deaf Community in Arizona
Beca Bailey, Arizona Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
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40. Capacity Building: A Youth Tobacco Prevention Program
Tracy Loafman, Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program
Kelly McCarty, Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program

10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 11:45 Closing Plenary

Substance Abuse Treatment: The Next Generation
Richard A. Rawson, Ph.D., UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center
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