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NAMI Iowa 2024 Annual Conference
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 101 E Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 The Annual Conference provides educational opportunities to individuals with mental health conditions and their loved ones, policymakers, mental health professionals, and mental health advocates.Keynotes and Breakout Tracks
Welcome to the NAMI Iowa 2024 Annual Conference! This year's event features exciting keynote speakers from national and Iowa stakeholders, as well as timely mental health issues presented in three track options. You can customize your conference experience to best suit your interests and needs.
Throughout the day, visit the Calm Zone to relax, engage in sensory and mindfulness activities, and learn more about therapy, peer support, and therapy dogs. The Calm Zone is hosted by Courageous Minds Counseling and therapy dogs are courtesy of Dog Training Elite - Des Moines.
NAMI Iowa is pleased that we have been approved to offer CE's for the following: Foster Parent Training, Iowa Board of Certifications Credentials and the NASW (National Association of Social Workers).
Online registration has closed. If you are still interested in attending the NAMI Iowa Annual Mental Health Conference you may participate in Day of Registration the morning of Thursday November 21 from 8:30 am-9:30 am.
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| vendor exploration, calm zone open | |
| Track One: Reimagining Criminal and Legal Justice Systems | |
| Track Two: Understanding Youth Mental Health | |
| Track Three: Celebrating Mental Health Peers | |
Agenda
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Registration | ||||||
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Morning KeynoteShining Light on Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: Overlooked Stories and Opportunities for Change - Shannon Scully, Director of Justice Policy & Initiatives, NAMI | ||||||
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Break | ||||||
| 10:45 - 11:45 am |
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| 11:45 - 12:00 pm | Break | ||||||
| 12:00 - 12:30 pm | Lunch | ||||||
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Lunch KeynoteNavigating the Cave: Mental Health as an Adventure - Erik Dominguez, Communications Trainer, Public Speaking Coach | ||||||
| 1:30 - 1:45 pm | Break | ||||||
| 1:45-2:15 |
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| 2:15 - 2:30 pm | Break | ||||||
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
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| 3:30 - 3:45 pm | Break | ||||||
| 3:45 - 4:45 pm | Closing KeynoteIn Their Own Words: Iowa Young Adults on Mental Health - panel moderated by Bri Deason, lived experience advocate | ||||||
Calm Zone hosted by:
Therapy dogs courtesy of:
Thanks to our sponsors for their support of the 2024 NAMI Iowa Annual Conference!
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NAMI Iowa serves as a catalyst around advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all Iowans impacted by mental health conditions can lead better lives.
Online Registration is now closed.
If you are still interested in attending the 2024 NAMI Iowa Annual Mental Health Conference you may do Day of Registration the morning of Thursday November 21 from 8:30 am- 9:30 am.