Forging Our Future:  Meeting the Challenges of Leadership
State Associations of Addiction Services National Conference for Executive and Senior Managers in Addiction Services
July 9 – 12, 2006
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Chicago

This is the First State Associations of Addiction Services National Conference for executive and senior managers in addiction services.  The SAAS conference will provide  2 ½  days of learning and discussions specifically designed for chief executive officers, chief operating officers, program directors, clinical supervisors, and other senior managers.  There will be plenary sessions and workshops on performance management, alternative revenue sources, leadership skills, workforce development, strategic marketing, advocacy, and many other topics. For more information, go to: http://www.saasnet.org.

Health Disparities Research Methods Training Symposium
July 12, 2006
Hay Adams Hotel, One Lafayette Square
Washington, D.C. 

This NCI training is designed to increase the competency of researchers to conduct health disparities research by enhancing skills training in measurement, sampling, methods, and statistical techniques relevant to health disparities research.  This meeting is co-funded by the NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities and coordinated through the Tobacco Research Network on Disparities. For more information, go to http://www.scgcorp.com/HealthDisp/ or contact Vickie Shavers, PhD. National Cancer Institute at (301) 594-1725 or by e-mail at shaversv@mail.nih.gov.

National Conference on Women: Addiction and Recovery
July 12 – 14, 2006
Hyatt Hotel
Anaheim, Calif.

This 2 ½ -day conference will advance the field of women’s substance abuse treatment by presenting the latest research and discussing how it can be applied and implemented to improve clinical practice and service delivery for women with substance use disorders. Over 40 invited speakers will be featured including nationally recognized researchers on women’s substance abuse treatment, as well as practitioners testing innovative and promising practices to address a range of problems experienced by women with substance use disorders and their families.  For more information, go to: http://conferences.jbs.biz/womensconference.

NIMH Annual International Research Conference on the Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS
July 19 – 21, 2006
Intercontinental San Juan Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico

This conference is designed to present research findings on family processes and HIV disease.  For more information, go to: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/scientificmeetings/hivaids2006.cfm .

2006 American Psychological Association Convention
August 10 – 13, 2006
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans

The purposes of the annual convention are to: (a) provide a forum in which members may present their scientific and scholarly work; (b) present a general program that will be informative and of interest to all members of the association; (c) facilitate the exchange of experience relating to the applications of psychology; and (d) provide a place where the business of the association can be carried on efficiently. There will be three levels of programming: divisional programming, cross-divisional sessions developed by groups of divisions, and governance-sponsored and APA plenary sessions. In addition, there will be opportunities for earning continuing education credits.   For more information, go to: http://www.apa.org/convention .

Charting the Course: Promoting Innovation Through Action
7th Annual National Leadership Conference
August 24 – 26, 2006
Baltimore

The Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center’s 7th Annual National Leadership Conference will highlight underage drinking prevention efforts for those who are new, as well as those who are more advanced in their efforts under the theme of “Charting the Course: Promoting Innovation through Action”. Plenary sessions and workshops will offer guidance for the new innovator and the more advanced practitioner on how to establish, maintain and strengthen linkages between law enforcement and community agencies, including adult allies and youth, in an effort to prevent underage drinking and its inevitable consequences.  For more information, go to: http://www.dgimeetings.com/nlc/ .

Embrace the Spirit of Prevention Research
19th Annual National Prevention Network Prevention Research Conference
August 27 – August 30, 2006
Lexington Convention Center
Lexington, Ky.

For more information or to register go to: http://swpc.ou.edu/npn .

2nd Biennial Workshop to Increase Diversity in Research Funding
Sept.  6-8, 2006
Desert Springs JW Marriott Hotel
Palm Desert, Calif.

This NCI workshop is designed to increase successful competition for NIH grants among underrepresented minority investigators.  For more information go to http://www.scgcorp.com/2ndbiennial/ or contact Vickie Shavers, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute at (301) 594-1725 or by e-mail at shaversv@mail.nih.gov.

Changing Course, Confronting Crises, Continuing the Legacy
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Annual Legislative Conference
Sept. 6 – 9, 2006
Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

The Annual Legislative Conference is considered to be the premier African American conference on policy issues. The Conference provides the platform for the 43 African American Members of Congress to share the progress of their work on legislative items and also allows for the exchange of ideas correlated to policy issues that are of critical concern to their constituents. The Conference is also a time for people from across the nation to come together in one place, at one time to focus on the pressing issues that challenge Black America. For more information, go to: http://www.cbcfinc.org/ALC/index.html .

11th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
Sept. 14 -19, 2006
Town & Country Resort & Convention Center
San Diego

This conference is a unique forum for people from all disciplines and philosophies to gather together to exchange current information on what we know and do not yet know, and discuss differences and similarities in what we do and how we do it.  The conference covers all aspects of violence, abuse and trauma prevention, intervention, and research.  For more information, go to: http://IVAT.alliant.edu .

7th Annual National Conference on Addiction and Criminal Behavior
Sept. 17 – 20, 2006
Hilton
St. Louis

The focus of the 7th National Conference on Addiction & Criminal Behavior is to help attendees recognize and understand the parallels of addiction, mental health and criminal behavior. Nationally known experts will provide proven strategies for successful reintegration back into the community and to helping offenders become responsible and productive citizens.  CEU’s available. For more information, go to: http://www.gwcinc.com/2006_ncacb.htm.

Innovation, Intervention & Education in Latino Behavioral Health
Latino Behavioral Health Institute 2006 Conference
Sept. 19 – 21, 2006
Universal Hilton
Universal City, Calif.

The 12th Annual Latino conference is dedicated to the memory of Cesar E. Chavez. Over the past eleven years, the Lation Behavioral Health Institute has hosted the “Who’s who” in the world of Latino Behavioral health. The 12th annual conference will keep its tradition of inviting well known political, researchers and practitioner of mental health. This event is now the best known venue for exchanging best practices, current research training ideas, evidenced practices, and in Latino behavioral health.  For more information, visit: http://www.lbhi.org/2006conference.html .

2006 United States Conference on AIDS
Sept.  21-25, 2006
Westin Diplomat Hotel
Hollywood, Fla.

The United States Conference on AIDS is a phenomenon you cannot afford to miss. The largest AIDS-related gathering in the United States, over 4,000 workers from all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic—from case managers and physicians, to public health workers and advocates—come together to build national support networks, exchange the latest information and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit: http://www.nmac.org .

Effective Work in Schools: A National Community of Practice on School Mental Health
11th Annual Conference on Advancing School-Based Mental Health
Sept.  28 – 30, 2006
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore

For more information or to register, visit: http://csmha.umaryland.edu/conf_meet/conference/ .

2006 Addiction Update
Sept. 29 - 30, 2006
Renaissance Worthington Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas

The AAAP Addiction Update provides the opportunity to learn the latest developments in the science and treatment of substance abuse and mental health problems from the experts in the field. For more information, visit: http://www.aaap.org/home.htm.

58th Institute on Psychiatric Services
Oct.  5 – 8, 2006
New York Marriott Marquis
New York, N.Y.

Treating patients with mental illness requires a continuum of specialized training and support to meet the needs of these individuals. The APA Institute on Psychiatric Services  focuses on clinical and service programs, especially those that provide a complex array of services and clinical innovations to meet the needs of those suffering from mental illness in social and community contexts. The clinical focus of the Institute on Psychiatric Services is on innovations and adaptations of proven therapies and serves as a forum for discussing systems of care, quality management, government policy, and social and economic factors.  For more information, visit: http://www.psych.org/edu/ann_mtgs/ips/06/index.cfm.

Jamming With EAP: Embracing the Harmony
Employee Assistance Professionals Association's 2006 Annual World EAP Conference
Oct.  4 – 8, 2006
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center
Nashville, Tenn.

Join us at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center in Nashville, Tennessee for the world's largest gathering of employee assistance professionals. This is the most intensive and comprehensive learning/networking opportunity in the world dedicated to the growth of the Employee Assistance profession.  For more information, visit: http://www.eapassn.org/public/pages/index.cfm?pageid=787

2006 Addictions Health Services Research Conference
Oct. 23-25, 2006
Little Rock Peabody Hotel
Little Rock, Ark.

This year’s conference will be hosted by the Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.  The theme will be Substance Abuse Health Services Research:  Understanding the Community Perspective.  More information go to http://www.uams.edu/dhsr/AHSR2006/home.htm.

Alternatives 2006 Conference
Oct. 25 – 29, 2006
Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
Portland, Ore.

This major educational event is planned for and by consumers, survivors, and ex-patients with a focus on recovery, self-help, and empowerment.  For more information, visit: http://www.power2u.org/ .

Public Health and Human Rights
American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition
Nov.  4 – 8, 2006
New Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston

The APHA Annual Meeting is the premier platform to share successes and failures, discover exceptional best practices and learn from expert colleagues and the latest research in the field. Learn how to stay on top of the trends in public health. Scientific sessions, networking opportunities and events, and the largest public health exposition equip you with the tools needed to succeed. Come explore a world of ideas and innovation with more than 13,000 peers and leaders in public health. APHA has a world of public health in store for you.  For more information, visit: http://www.apha.org/meetings/

Improving Outcomes through Practice-Based Evidence: Youth and Families Speak Out
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 18th Annual Conference
Dec. 1 – 3, 2006
Hyatt Regency at Union Station
St. Louis

This conference will focus on addressing the disparity between evidence-based practices and what youth and families define as effective. The Federation defines Practice-based Evidence as being a range of treatment services and supports that are accessible and culturally appropriate and known to be effective by the families, youth and providers. Traditionally funded evidence-based practices do not always provide the best option for the unique cultural and community contexts in which families live. The Conference will (a) acknowledge and incorporate cultural and linguistic diversity and the perspectives of youth and families in defining Practice-based Evidence; and (b) highlight the collaboration between families, youth, advocates, and the research community that is necessary to better define Practice-based Evidence.  For more information, visit: http://www.ffcmh.org/conference.htm .

SECAD 2006
Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2006
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
Atlanta

For more information, visit: http://www.naatp.org/secad/index.php .

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 17th Annual Meeting and Symposium
Dec. 7 - 10, 2006
Don CeSar Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Fla.