PORT ANGELES — Organizers of the state conference for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which will take place Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 in Port Angeles, have opened registration to those who wish to participate.
This will be the first time Port Angeles has hosted the conference for the alliance, which is known as NAMI, Lauren B. Simonds, the state executive director for the group, has said.
The three-day conference will be at the Red Lion Hotel, 221 N. Lincoln St.
The theme of the conference will be “The Road to Recovery,” and why “Mental Health Matters” to everyone.
Early bird registration, which includes discounts, is open until Aug. 21.
After that the registration fees for the conference will increase.
Tickets and a complete list of prices are available at http://tinyurl.com/PDN-NAMI-Tickets.
The conference registration fee includes access to the conference, vendors, art and several meals.
The conference registration fee is separate from the hotel room reservations.
Red Lion Hotel has reserved rooms at a conference rate good for reservations made by Sept. 15. When registering with the hotel, it is necessary to use the code NATI0929 to get the special rate.
Keynote speakers
Opening keynote speakers this year are Jim Vollendroft, King County Behavioral Health & Recovery director; Dr. Joshua Jones, Peninsula Behavioral Health medical director; and Mary Giliberti, NAMI National executive director.
A panel presentation is planned that will focus on the new structure of behavioral health organizations.
Updates are expected from key state leaders.
An art display will feature pieces crafted by mentally ill patients from across the state.
NAMI Washington’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental illness through advocacy and programs.
NAMI Washington trains affiliate volunteers to teach and lead the programs in their communities.
For more information, visit www.namiwa.org.
