This NNED space highlights events related to your behavioral health equity work, which are usually available online such as webinars or telecasts. We also highlight national conferences and meetings that NNED members can register for and attend.
Ending Loneliness and Social Isolation: A Public Health Perspective
06/19/19
Loneliness and social isolation are now being recognized as public health issues in Ontario. In his recent report, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David C. Williams highlights the growing evidence that loneliness and social isolation have negative …
‘How to Apply’ Webinar for Native Voices Rising 2019 Grants
06/19/19
Native Voices Rising (NVR) grants provide general operating support of $10,000 to strengthen Native-led organizations in the United States that are improving the lives of their community members. Since inception, NVR has awarded a total of nearly $1M o …
Addressing Urban Health Disparities Through Participatory Health Research Conference
06/21/19 - 06/22/19
The “Addressing Urban Health Disparities Through Participatory Health Research” conference is an international forum for professionals and community activists from diverse backgrounds, including academicians, students, practitioners, community stakehol …
2019 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Convention
06/19/19 - 06/22/19
The NAMI National Convention is one of the largest annual gatherings of mental health advocates in the nation. Join NAMI in June to embrace the theme, Our Movement, Our Moment, and pick from hundreds of sessions focused on bringing change to our societ …
Message Received: Effective Strategies for Health Communication Workshop
06/26/19
Clear and effective communication is at the core of public health practice. In a nation where more than one third of the adult population has limited health literacy, the importance of communicating health information in a manner that is understandable …
Alternatives 2019: Standing Together, Celebrating Our Gifts, Raising Our Voices
07/07/19 - 07/11/19
The Alternatives Conference is the oldest and largest conference of its kind, organized and hosted for more than three decades by peers for peers (people with lived experience of the behavioral health system, emotional distress/crisis, trauma, substanc …
18th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute
07/14/19 - 07/18/19
Government leaders, youth, prevention specialists, addiction treatment professionals, addiction recovery advocates, researchers, educators, law enforcement professionals, and faith-based leaders from over 20 countries will present a wide range of train …
Janet Reno Forums: Building the Ideal Juvenile Justice System—Guiding Principles and Strategies for Reform
07/16/19
The Janet Reno Forums convene leadership experts, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and advocates to discuss promising practices, new research, and policy reform proposals in the realms of juvenile justice, child welfare, and child and youth de …
2019 Gender Spectrum Conference and Professionals’ Symposium
07/19/19 - 07/21/19
Part summer camp for kids, part support and learning weekend for parents, part peer support and education for teens, the Gender Spectrum Conference is the oldest and largest conference in the U.S. exclusively for families with Transgender, Non-binary …
ABPSI International Convention – Afrikan Psychology & Afrifuturism: Psychological Liberation & Spiritual Illumination
07/23/19 - 07/28/19
As part of the Association of Black Psychologists’ (ABPsi) celebration of 50 years of independent and distinct service as a professional association, dedicated to the mental health and wellness of African American persons, families and community, they …
Advancing Health and Health Equity
07/31/19
The Health Impact Project and the Society of Practitioners of Health Impact Assessment (SOPHIA) are hosting two opportunities directly following the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Annual International Conference. …
45th Annual National Association for Rural Mental Health Conference
08/26/19 - 08/29/19
The National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH) Annual Conference is the premier interdisciplinary mental health event for rural families and peers, community members, clinicians, researchers, administrators and policy professionals. Now in it …
Pride Summer Events in California
05/25/19 - 09/08/19
In 2018, under Gov. Jerry Brown, California became the first state to formally recognize June as LGBT Pride Month. Below are just a few of the celebratory events scheduled for this year in June and throughout the summer, followed by the event dates. Pr …
Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training
09/16/19 - 09/20/19
The Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training prepares individuals to become successful medical interpreters. This language-neutral course, taught in English, is open to speakers of all languages. Prior experience in the medical and/or interpreting …