Thursday, November 2, 2017
Register Immediately! – Progress Made Possible: Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice
Across the country, local jails are overfilled with individuals suffering from mental illness who don’t belong there. This is not an intractable problem. There are great examples being set by leaders in many communities who are bringing stakeholders together and making outstanding progress on this challenge.
The Institute for Behavioral Healthcare Improvement (IBHI) with support from the Mental Health Foundation, will showcase Progress Made Possible at the Intersection of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice – Dec. 3-5 in Miami, FL.
Keynote Address; The Hon. Steven Leifman, Miami-Dade County Judge
Special Guest: Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, MD, PhD Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the federal Department of Health and Human ServicesWho should attend: Public officials, public safety leaders, behavioral health advocates and providers. Sessions covering a range of Best Practice experiences from communities across the country will also be featured including presentations from representatives of the National Association of Counties and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Please plan to join us and share this information with people in your networks. Time is very short so learn more and register today – www.ibhi.net.
Please note: The conference registration fee increases November 10; There is also a limited block of Hotel rooms available at a special conference rate until early November.