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2 Continuing Education Units Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) continuing education credits will be offered for all educational sessions. No partial continuing educational credits will be given at the sessions. Successful completion of the session is required to receive continuing education credit. Continuing Medical Education: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) through the joint sponsorship of the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Council. The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by TMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. Approved sessions for CME and CNE are indicated with an * in this brochure. Table of Contents 3 Texas Council Welcome 4 Pre-Conference Sessions 5 Special Events 8 Exhibitors 10 Sponsors 11 Schedule-at-a-Glance 14 Conference Schedule of Events 32 Frank M. Adams Award 37 Committee Members Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 40 2 Hotel plan

3 Welcome Friends and Colleagues, The Texas Council welcomes you to festive San Antonio and invites you to enjoy our 29th Annual Conference. Along with the fabulous team at The Center for Healthcare Services and many dedicated people from across the state, we have put together an exciting array of learning opportunities and inspiring stories of inclusion, recovery and community collaboration. As you enjoy the talent of Dwight Middle School Mariachi Group and explore the link between your senses and memory with Rik Roberts, as you are lifted to another realm by UpBeat Drum Circles founder, Christine Stevens, and as you listen to the perspective of state leaders on the most important policy issues affecting people with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual disabilities, your heart will be touched, your mind will be stimulated and your resolve to make a difference will be renewed. We hope you take home the realization that great opportunity lies ahead for people with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and developmental disabilities. However, taking advantage of that opportunity requires a Community Center system of care that can effectively navigate the changing healthcare landscape. With this in mind, find inspiration at the 29th Annual Conference for new ideas and strategies to strengthen our system and translate opportunity to a better future for the people serve. Sincerely, Danette Castle, CEO Texas Council of Community Centers 3

4 Pre-Conference Sessions Wednesday, June 18, a.m. Noon Administrative Session (CLOSED SESSION) Texas F, 4th Taking Texas Tobacco Free: Expanding the Integral Care Campus and Community Model into a Statewide Cancer Prevention Program (CLOSED SESSION) Seguin, 4th This presentation will introduce the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant, Taking Texas Tobacco Free: Expanding the Integral Care Campus and Community Model into a Statewide Cancer Prevention Program. Invited participants will receive information on the Participation Agreement, details of the study goals, timeline and tracking of tasks, and an opportunity to ask questions regarding the study. William Wilson, DrPH, Director of Prevention Services, Austin Travis County Integral Care Cho Lam, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Lorraine Reitzel, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology s Health Program, University of Houston Public Information Special Interest Group PI-SIG) Workshop (CLOSED SESSION) Travis C/D, 3rd Colin Rowan, founder of Rowan Communications, Inc. will lead an intensive seminar on strategic messaging for PI-SIG members of the Texas Council. Military Veteran Peer Network Volunteer Coordinators Meeting (CLOSED SESSION) Republic A, 4th This meeting is specifically for Military Veteran Peer Network Volunteer Coordinators of LMHAs. Members will follow-up on items discussed in May. 9:15 10:30 a.m. Time Management Texas F, 4th The Time Management Session will take place during the Adminstrative Session and will be open to the public. Once over, the Administrative Session will resume as a closed session. The two major keys to time management are understanding where time is spent and focusing efforts on issues with higher levels of importance. You can avoid the tyranny of the urgent by evaluating your activities and applying five proven time management approaches. In this session, you will review specific tools and approaches that help people stay on target, reduce procrastination, and get results in areas over which you can take more control. Diana Lowe, Trainer and Business Performance Consultant, Dale Carnegie Training of Austin David Wright, President, Dale Carnegie Training of Austin Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 4

5 Special Events Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Opening Session 1 3 p.m. Welcome: The Center for Health Care Services Board Chair, Ruben Zamora Ruben Zamora has served as a trustee on the CHCS Board since He was elected Chairman in July Professionally, Mr. Zamora has an extensive career in the healthcare industry. He worked almost 30 years for Bristol-Myers Squibb, in six different subsidiaries across the United States, and retired in He was assigned to head up the company s first Neuroscience Division in Texas in January 2000 as Regional Vice-President in Dallas. Dwight Middle School Mariachi Group Since their first public performance in 2013, this all-girl mariachi group from South San Antonio Independent School District has already performed before an audience of 1000 at the 2013 National Migrant Education Conference held in San Antonio. We are thrilled to have these talented, accomplished musicians kick-off the 2014 Texas Council Conference! Rik Roberts Senses and Memory: The Link Rik Roberts is a former Associate Director of the Center for Memory and Brain. He is an internationally known leader in computational and experimental analyses of neural circuits that mediate memory and in the pharmacology of memory. In his presentation, Rik will use stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to keep the audience on its toes and convey the important role our senses play in creating deep memories. Christine Stevens The founder of UpBeat Drum Circles, Christine has appeared on NBC, PBS, KTLA, and is a featured speaker in the DVD Discover the Gift. She has trained facilitators from more than 25 countries in the evidence-based REMO group drumming HealthRHYTHMS program. Christine has worked with many Fortune 500 companies, survivors of Katrina, students at Ground Zero and most recently, led the first drum circle training in a war-zone in northern Iraq. 5

6 Special Events Thursday, June 19, 2014 General Session 8:30 10 a.m. Welcome: Bexar County Judge, Nelson W. Wolff The Honorable Nelson William Wolff has represented Bexar County in various political offices since 1971, when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives. He currently serves as Bexar County Judge, a position he was appointed to in 2001 and has since been elected to three times, most recently in November He is only the second person in more than a century to serve as both Mayor of San Antonio and Bexar County Judge. Frank M. Adams Award Ceremony Honors individuals and organizations who best exemplify the late Frank M. Adams spirit of caring through volunteerism on behalf of persons with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual disabilities. Jes Baker Jes Baker is internationally recognized for her blog, The Militant Baker. Baker recently took on Abercrombie & Fitch by changing their logo to Attractive & Fat in a mock, black-andwhite Abercrombie ad to challenge the line s branding efforts. Baker explores the historical evolution behind our current idyllic body type, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and what we can do individually to reframe the way we perceive ourselves and others. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 6

7 Special Events Plenary: Perspectives on the Future 10:30 a.m. Noon Texas leaders will share their perspectives on the changing healthcare landscape in Texas as directed by the ACA, SB 58, SB 7 and the expanding role of managed care. Learn about what s ahead in the changing world of mental health, substance use disorder and intellectual disability service systems. Danette Castle, Moderator, CEO, Texas Council Sonja Gaines, Associate Commissioner, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Gary Jessee, Deputy Director, Medicaid and Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Center Party 6 7:30 p.m. Featuring The Latin Connection! Judi Deleon and The Latin Connection puts the A in FIESTA! With over 30 years combined experience in this ensemble, they can easily perform anything from Salsa to Swing, Motown to Merengue, Cumbias to Country, or Rock to Rhumba. This group has it all. Comprised of Grammy nominated musicians, the quality and versatility of their musicianship is incomparable Friday, June 20, Texas Council Golf Classic Brackenridge Golf Club Registration: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Tee off: 1 p.m. The Center for Health Care Services welcomes conference participants and other guests to the 2014 Texas Council Conference Golf Classic at the historic, newly renovated Brackenridge Golf Club. Player fee includes: Cart and green fees, box lunch, 2 bottles of water, sleeve of golf balls and golf hat with Texas Council logo. Not to mention the opportunity to win cash prizes! Opportunities for onsite tournament registrants limited. If you have not registered and would like to participate, contact Sam Bowker at (512) NOTE: Hotel room rate extensions subject to availability. 7

8 Exhibitors American Fidelity Assurance Company Askesis Development Group, Inc. Avail Solutions, Inc. Bowman Systems Cerner CoCENTRIX DATIS East Texas Behavioral Healthcare Network Expresslane Defensive Driving Focus for Life/Prosumers Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Genoa Healthcare, LLC Hazelden Publishing icentrix Corporation Ingenuity Health InSight Telepychiatry ISC Group, Inc. iserv for Texas Centers Locum Tenens MindLinc, Duke University Behavioral Health Informatics Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 8

9 Exhibitors mystrength, Inc. Odyssey Software Optum QoL meds Rural Health Telecom Special Olympics Texas Staff Care, Inc. TenEleven Group, Inc. Texas Catalyst for Empowerment Texas Council Risk Management Fund Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool The Arc of Texas The Echo Group The Wood Group Therap Services TMHP/ACS Xerox Healthcare US Script, Inc. Welligent Wright Financial Services/Plan Advisor 9

10 Thank You Sponsors Event Sponsors Platinum Sponsors Behavioral Hospital at Renassance Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Focus for Life/ Prosumers Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 10

11 Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance All sessions are open to all participants Wednesday, June 18, :30 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. Noon Consortia Meetings/Pre-Conference Sessions Noon 1 p.m. Lunch (On Your Own) 1 5 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in 1 3 p.m. Welcome & Opening Session 3 3:30 p.m. Break 3:30 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions *Texas Medical Board Physician Delegation and Telemedicine and Telehealth (Ethics) Crocket C/D, 4th Military Veteran Peer Network Volunteer Coordinators Panel Crockett B, 4th Health Information Technology: State and National Initiatives Seguin, 4th How to Engage Educators, Schools and Others in Mental Health First Aid Republic C, 4th 6 7:30 p.m. Executive Directors and Trustees Reception 7:30 9:30 p.m. Executive Directors Dinner Success with Consumer Directed Services Travis C/D, 3rd Integrating Healthcare: Implementation of Senate Bill 58 Republic B, 4th Extreme States of Dangerous Gifts (Peer Specialist) Republic A, 4th Trustees Roles and Responsibilities Texas F, 4th Shaded breakout session may be of interest to Executives and Trustees. Approved sessions for CME and CNE are indicated with an * 11

12 Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance All sessions are open to all participants Thursday, June 19, :30 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens 7:30 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall) 8:30 10 a.m. General Session/Frank M. Adams Awards/Featured Presentation 10 10:30 a.m. Break (Exhibit Hall) 10:30 a.m. Noon General Session Noon 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Exhibit Hall) 1:30 3 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Anyone Can do It. Really. Making Presentations that Impress and Excite Your Audience *Recognition and Management of Depressive Disorders Finding Your Voice (Peers) Three Pronged Approach to Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Recovery Support Crockett C/D, 4th Establishing Partnerships and Training Standards for Disaster Behavioral Health Services Crockett B, 4th 3 3:30 p.m. Break (Exhibit Hall) 3:30 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions *Care Transformers (Nursing) Crockett C/D, 4th What is a SMO and Why Do I Want to Be One? Crockett B, 4th 6 7:30 p.m. Center Party! Seguin, 4th Fences of My Mind (Positive Thinking) Republic C, 4th IDD and Mental Illness: Three Approaches to Client Empowerment and Crisis Avoidance Travis C/D, 3rd YES Waiver Republic C, 4th Shaded breakout session may be of interest to Executives and Trustees. Approved sessions for CME and CNE are indicated with an * Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 12 Travis C/D, 3rd Pursuing Community Alternatives to Nursing Facilities for People with IDD Republic B, 4th How to Be Competitive in a Recovery Based Environment Republic A, 4th Leveraging Business Intelligence to Manage 1115 Waiver Incentive Measures Republic B, 4th Republic A, 4th Insight Into the Texas Political Landscape Texas F, 4th *Integration of Mental Health Services with Incarcerated Individuals Seguin, 4th Legislative Budget Update Texas F, 4th

13 Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance All sessions are open to all participants Friday, June 20, :30 a.m. Noon Registration 7:30 8:30 a.m. Staff Continental Breakfast 7:30 8:30 a.m. Trustees & Executive Directors Breakfast 8:30 10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Determining When Healthcare Needs Exceed RN Delegation in Community Setting Crockett C/D, 4th The Evidence Behind Authentic Leadership Crockett B, 4th 10 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Noon Concurrent Sessions *Center for Education Research (CER): Bridging the Workforce Gap in the Public Sector Crockett C/D, 4th A Training Initiative on Trauma- Informed Care and Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Republic C, 4th Special Needs Trusts, How the Master Pooled Trust Can Help! Seguin, 4th Good News/Bad News: Reaching Out to Serve Those Who Served Republic C, 4th Emergency Medical Services and Mobile Crisis Outreach: Field Interception Assessment and Navigation of Suicidal Clients after 911 Activation Seguin, 4th Teaching New Behavior Republic A, 4th Peer Talent, Pure Success : Tips and Traps in Maximizing the Effectiveness of Your Peer Workforce Travis C/D, 3rd What is LOSS Team? Republic B, 4th Transforming Healthcare Through 1115 Waiver Travis C/D, 3rd What s Ahead in 84th Legislative Session in Criminal Justice and Mental Health Republic B, 4th 11:45 a.m. Texas Council Golf Classic (Brackenridge Golf Club) *In Custody Batterer Intervention and Prevention Republic A, 4th Here Comes the Future! Texas F, 4th Primary Health- Behavioral Health Integration - What It Is and How to Get There Crockett B, 4th Here Comes the Future - Continued Texas F, 4th Shaded breakout session may be of interest to Executives and Trustees. Approved sessions for CME and CNE are indicated with an * 13

14 Conference Schedule of Events Wednesday, June 18 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration Room: Texas Ballroom Foyer, 4th 7:30 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast Room: Texas Ballroom Foyer, 4th 8 a.m. Noon Consortia Meetings IDD Room: Crockett B, 4th Human Resource Management and Development Room: Republic C, 4th Nursing Directors Room: Republic B, 4th Quality Management Room: Crocket C/D, 4th 8 a.m. Noon Pre-Conference Sessions Administrative Session (CLOSED SESSION) Room: Texas F, 4th Taking Texas Tobacco Free: Expanding the Integral Care Campus and Community Model into a Statewide Cancer Prevention Program (CLOSED SESSION) Room: Seguin, 4th This presentation will introduce the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant, Taking Texas Tobacco Free: Expanding the Integral Care Campus and Community Model into a Statewide Cancer Prevention Program. Invited participants will receive information on the Participation Agreement, details of the study goals, timeline and tracking of tasks, and an opportunity to ask questions regarding the study. William Wilson, DrPH, Director of Prevention Services, Austin Travis County Integral Care Cho Lam, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Lorraine Reitzel, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology s Health Program, University of Houston Public Information Officers Special Interest Group (PS-SIG) Workshop (CLOSED SESSION) Room: Travis C/D, 3rd Colin Rowan, founder of Rowan Communications, Inc. will lead an intensive seminar on strategic messaging for PI-SIG members of the Texas Council. Military Veteran Peer Network Volunteer Coordinators Meeting (CLOSED SESSION) Room: Republic A, 4th This meeting is specifically for Military Veteran Peer Network Volunteer Coordinators of LMHAs. Members will follow-up on items discussed in May. 9:15 10:30 a.m. Pre-Conference Session Time Management Room: Texas F, 4th The Time Management Session will take place during the Adminstrative Session and will be open to the public. Once over, the Administrative Session will resume as a closed session. The two major keys to time management are understanding where time is spent and focusing efforts on issues with higher levels of importance. You can avoid the tyranny of the urgent by evaluating your activities and applying five proven time management approaches. In this session, you will review specific tools and approaches that help people stay on target, reduce procrastination, and get results in areas over which you can take more control. Diana Lowe, Trainer and Business Performance Consultant, Dale Carnegie Training of Austin David Wright, President, Dale Carnegie Training of Austin Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 14

15 Noon 1 p.m. Lunch on your own 1 5 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in Room: Texas A/B/C, 4th 1 3 p.m Welcome and Opening Session Room: Texas D/E, 4th Welcome: The Center for Health Care Services Board Chair, Ruben Zamora Danette Castle, CEO, Texas Council Leon Evans, President and CEO, The Center for Health Care Services Ruben Zamora, Chair, Board of Trustees, The Center for Health Care Services Rik Roberts Senses and Memory: The Link Rik Roberts is a former Associate Director of the Center for Memory and Brain. He is an internationally known leader in computational and experimental analyses of neural circuits that mediate memory and in the pharmacology of memory. In his presentation, Rik will use stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to keep the audience on its toes and convey the important role our senses play in creating deep memories. Christine Stevens The founder of UpBeat Drum Circles, Christine has appeared on NBC, PBS, KTLA, and is a featured speaker in the DVD Discover the Gift. She has trained facilitators from more than 25 countries in the evidence-based REMO group drumming HealthRHYTHMS program. Christine has worked with many Fortune 500 companies, survivors of Katrina, students at Ground Zero and most recently, led the first drum circle training in a war-zone in northern Iraq. 3 3:30 p.m. Break Room: Texas Ballroom Foyer, 4th Castle Evans Zamora Dwight Middle School Mariachi Group Since their first public performance in 2013, this all-girl mariachi group from South San Antonio Independent School District has already performed before an audience of 1000 at the 2013 National Migrant Education Conference held in San Antonio. We are thrilled to have these talented, accomplished musicians kickoff the 2014 Texas Council Conference! 15

16 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Wednesday, June 18 continued 3:30 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 1. *Texas Medical Board Physician Delegation and Telemedicine and Telehealth (Ethics) Room: Republic A, 4th This session will cover the changes to physician delegation and requirements for practicing telemedicine in Texas resulting from the 83rd Legislature. The general authority to delegate, responsibility for delegate acts and guidelines for delegation to Nurses and Physicians Assistants will be discussed. Under telemedicine, topics such as definitions of telemedicine vs telehealth, the state laws and rules that govern the practice of telemedicine in Texas and proposals that did not pass related to telemedicine and telehealth will be examined. Ethical implications for both physician delegation and telemedicine will also be presented. Mari Robinson, JD, Executive Director, Texas Medical Board Learning Objectives»» Describe requirements for physician delegation including changes made by the 83rd Legislature.»» Describe requirements for practicing the telemedicine in Texas including changes made by 83rd Legislature.»» Discuss ethical implications of physician delegation and telemedicine. 2. Health Information Technology: State and National Initiatives Room: Seguin, 4th Over the last several years, there have been major investments in health information technology infrastructure at the state and national levels. This session will provide an overview of recent efforts and their implications for care coordination and delivery. David Bergman, Founder, Healthcare Intelligence Partners Nora Belcher, Executive Director, Texas e-health Alliance 3. Success with Consumer Directed Services Room: Travis C/D, 3rd Consumer Directed Services are a great option for clients and/or families who wish to exercise more control over their service delivery. Betty Hardwick Center made an effort to expand CDS services initially as a financial strategy to deal with financial losses in waiver programs. In the process, they ve realized great quality improvement and client satisfaction. This presentation will include a panel of Service Coordinator, Provider, Client/Family, and FMSA representatives. Jenny Goode, CEO, Betty Hardwick Center Jennifer Farrar, Chief of IDD Services, Betty Hardwick Center Cheryl Harris, Director of CDS Services, Imagine Enterprises Natasha Tucker, IDD Service Coordinator, Betty Hardwick Center Donna Wagley, Parent, Imagine Enterprises Jeffrey Owens, Client Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 16

17 4. Extreme States of Dangerous Gifts (Peer Specialist) Room: Crockett C/D, 4th The Respect Institute, a program that trains persons who have experienced mental illness to share their stories, allows peers to craft and articulate their recovery journey. What are considered extreme states become in the words of an inspirational peer advocate dangerous gifts that serve the peer well during a traumatic experience. Telling one s story to a compassionate audience heals the speaker while communicating hope to the listeners. In this panel presentation, Respect Graduates will demonstrate the unique nature of dynamic recovery. Successful, purpose driven peer providers will share the varied ways they use their lived experience as a wellness tool for serving others. James Lemon, Peer Support Coordinator East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, ETBHN Michael Beck, Veteran Peer, Andrews Center Dawn Boynton, Certified Peer Specialist, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Bill Gilstrap, Certified Peer Specialist, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Byron Hughes, Certified Peer Specialist, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Amy Pierce, Certified Peer Specialist, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Dennis Sims, Certified Peer Specialist, Gulf Bend Center Ginny Morgan, Clients Rights Officer, Spindletop Center Garry Lewis, Certified Peer Specialist, Spindletop Center Moderator: Sean Hanna, Director of Veteran Services and MVPN State Coordinator, Samaritan Counseling Center Kellie Burns, Director of Communications and Veterans Outreach, Emergence Health Network Michael Beck, MVPN Volunteer Coordinator, Andrews Center Chris Araujo, MVPN Volunteer Coordinator, Austin Travis County Integral Care 6. How to Engage Educators, Schools and Others in Mental Health First Aid Room: Republic C, 4th How to reach out to Educators, Administrators and the community to help them see the value of Mental Health First Aid and how to work with schools to make classes happen. Panelists will s hare marketing tools and strategies for working with established community organizations and already trained MHFA instructors to promote MHFA. Clarice Taylor, MA, LPC, Program Manager for Training, MHMRA of Harris County Ron Trussler, CEO, Central Plains Center Rene Hurtado, Chief Development Officer, Emergence Health Network 5. Military Veteran Peer Network Volunteer Coordinators Panel Room: Crockett B, 4th MVPN Volunteer Coordinators help to fill an important gap in the veteran community s mental health needs. Through empowered volunteerism and stakeholder engagement, their efforts reduce stigma, create trust and facilitate entry to clinical mental health services for the service members, veterans and their families population. Attendees will learn about the varying ways in which MVPN Volunteer Coordinators successfully tailor their local MVPN programs to meet community culture and needs while achieving DSHS contractual requirements and State of Texas governmental expectations. 17

18 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Wednesday, June 18 continued 3:30 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions continued 7. Integrating Healthcare: Implementation of Senate Bill 58 Room: Republic B, 4th The panel entitled Integrating Healthcare: Implementation of Senate Bill 58 will focus on HHSC s direction to health plans and providers on implementation of Mental Health Rehabilitation and Targeted Case Management into Medicaid managed care. In addition, to the discussion of SB 58 implementation strategies and requirements, the panelists will discuss the potential gains for people with serious mental illness in an integrated healthcare environment. Monica Thyssen, Senior Policy Analyst, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Mary Dale Peterson, MD,MSHCA, President/ CEO, Driscoll Children s Health Plan Gregg Sherrill, Executive Director, Texas Medicaid, Optum Health Behavioral Services Brian Brooks, Regional Vice President for Behavioral Health, Amerigroup Melissa Rowan, Healthcare Policy Director, Texas Council 6 7:30 p.m. Executive Directors and Trustees Reception Room: Republic A/B/C, 4th Conga dynamo, and Latin Grammy recipient Henry Brun, nicknamed Mr. Ritmo by his fans, lives by the authenticity, dynamics and cadencia of the music he plays. In 1989, Henry created The Latin Playerz, an ensemble that incorporates a variety of Latin styles with Rhythm and Blues, Swing, and straight ahead Jazz. They ve become a touring force, popular in the United States and around the world. 7:30 9:30 p.m. Executive Directors Dinner Guests will board a river boat and sail away on a dining cruise of the Historic San Antonio River Walk, while enjoying a delightful meal prepared by Café Ole. 8. Trustees Roles and Responsibilities Room: Texas F, 4th Of interest to Trustees and Chief Executive Officers/Executive Directors. This session will cover the fiduciary and policy responsibility of a Board of Trustees, including basic responsibilities and the role and limitations of individual board membership. Carvan Adkins, Texas Council General Counsel Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 18

19 Thursday, June 19 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration Room: Texas Ballroom Foyer, 4th 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Room: Texas A/B/C, 4th 7:30 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall) Room: Texas A/B/C, 4th 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. General Session Room: Texas D/E, 4th Welcome Bexar County Judge, Nelson W. Wolff Danette Castle, CEO, Texas Council Leon Evans, President and CEO, The Center for Health Care Services Nelson William Wolf, Bexar County Judge Elizabeth Lawrence, Board of Directors, Chair, Texas Council; Pecan Valley Centers Board of Trustees Featured Presentation Jes Baker Jes Baker is internationally recognized for her blog, The Militant Baker. Baker recently took on Abercrombie & Fitch by changing their logo to Attractive & Fat in a mock, black-and-white Abercrombie ad to challenge the line s branding efforts. Baker explores the historical evolution behind our current idyllic body type, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and what we can do individually to reframe the way we perceive ourselves and others :30 a.m. Break (Exhibit Hall) Room: Texas A/B/C, 4th 10:30 a.m. Noon Plenary: Perspectives on the Future Room: Texas D/E, 4th Texas leaders will share their perspectives on the changing healthcare landscape in Texas as directed by the ACA, SB 58, SB 7 and the expanding role of managed care. Learn about what s ahead in the changing world of mental health, substance use disorder and intellectual disability service systems.. Danette Castle, Moderator, CEO, Texas Council Sonja Gaines, Associate Commissioner, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Gary Jessee, Deputy Director, Medicaid and Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Castle Evans Wolff Lawrence FRANK M. ADAMS AWARDS Castle Noon 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Exhibit Hall) Room: Texas A/B/C, 4th Gaines Jessee 19

20 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Thursday, June 19 continued 1:30 3 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Learning Objectives»» The participant will be able to name three diagnoses in the depressive spectrum disorder.»» The participant will be able to describe three treatment options for depressive disorders.»» The participant will be able to discuss methods for selecting the most appropriate treatment options. 1. Anyone Can do It. Really. Making Presentations that Impress and Excite Your Audience Room: Crockett C/D, 4th Back by popular demand. If you ve seen a really effective Center presentation in the last two years, there s a good chance it was influenced by Colin s better presentations session two years ago in Austin. This seminar will combine best practices and practical tips and techniques for writing better speeches and designing better presentations. Also includes a discussion of original research of what works, what doesn t, and what people love (and hate) about the presentations they see at work. Colin Rowan, Founder, Rowan Communications, Inc. 2. *Recognition and Management of Depressive Disorders Room: Seguin, 4th The presentation illustrates and explains from historic, present and future perspectives the treatment of different depressive disorders. It addresses the differential diagnostic considerations and treatment modalities emphasizing psychopharmalogical interventions. A. Marcelo Rodriguez Chevres, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Emergence Health Network 3. Finding Your Voice (Peers) Room: Travis C/D, 3rd Members of the Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Committee have been working to provide people in mental health treatment a voice in all areas and especially in regards to their rights. In this session, you will see the result of their work and hear why we furthered our recovery when we spoke up. As we joined advisory boards or committees, our voice became multiplied. Come learn about finding your voice or helping someone else find their voice for recovery. Amy Pierce, Peer Support Coordinator MHA, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Greg Sanderson, Oil Field Trucker, S&V Transport Janet Paleo, Director of Recovery Based Services, Texas Council Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 20

21 4. Three Pronged Approach to Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Recovery Support Room: Republic A, 4th Utilizing evidence based peer support in conjunction with individual professional counseling, and life skills workshops the rates of successful recovery from persistent mental illness and/or substance misuse issues are greatly improved. The increased recovery rates and reduced hospitalization, emergency room visits, and incarceration rates improve the community and impact the economy at the local, state, and federal levels. In addition to examining evidence based approaches for successful recovery, this session will explore the financial impact of successful integration into the community of under-served populations. Meredith Erickson, Executive Director, River City Advocacy, Inc. 5. Establishing Partnerships and Training Standards for Disaster Behavioral Health Services Room: Crockett B, 4th This presentation will explain partnerships established at the local, regional and state levels and how they enhance disaster behavioral health planning, response and recovery efforts. Panel members will discuss proposed training and experience standards and disaster behavioral health planning initiatives across the state. This session will also cover how local Community Mental Health Centers are partnering with public health planners and emergency managers to address disaster behavioral health service needs. Chance Freeman, Branch Manager, Disaster Behavioral Health Services, DSHS James Ellor, PhD, Professor School of Social Work, Baylor University Julia Dailey, Division Disaster State Relations Director, American Red Cross in Texas Cathy Stout, Director of Emergency Management, MHMR of Tarrant County How do you communicate? Learn how to look within yourself, how to change negative thoughts, the importance of communicating with yourself and developing affirmations to help break down the obstacles to your success in various aspects of your life. Carolyn Sims, Certified Life Coach 7. Pursuing Community Alternatives to Nursing Facilities for People with IDD Room: Republic B, 4th Local IDD Authorities have complex new roles, including evaluation and service coordination for people with IDD living in or at risk of admission to nursing facilities across Texas. Federal Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Reviews (PASRR) requirements and the civil right to receive services in the most integrated setting serve as the foundation for these activities. Representatives of the DADS Local Authority Section and Local Authorities will share information and early success stories about individual choices of community alternatives to nursing facilities. Opportunity will be provided for panel and audience discussion. Carey Amthor, Director of IDD Services, Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center Mendy Blevins, Program Specialist, DADS, Local Authority Section Susanne Elrod, Associate Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Texas Council Ninfa Escobar, MA, Program Director, MHMRA of Harris County Stacy Lindsey, Manager, Local Procedure Development and Support (LPDS) Unit DADS, Local Authority Section Ashley R. Southerland, IDD Intake & Access Director, MHMR of Tarrant County 6. Fences of My Mind Room: Republic C, 4th What are you doing for you? What is stopping you from moving forward? Changing your negative thoughts can change your life. One small change in one of us impacts us all. How do you talk to yourself? 21

22 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Thursday, June 19 continued 1:30 3 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 8. Insight Into the Texas Political Landscape Room: Texas F, 4th Of interest to Trustees and Chief Executive Officers/Executive Directors, Management and Communications Staff. Leaders of the most notable publications in Texas, The Quorum Report and the Texas Tribune, share their views on the current and future political landscape in our state. Moderated by Lee Johnson Deputy Director for the Texas Council, this session will feature Harvey Kronberg of The Quorum Report, Ross Ramsey of the Texas Tribune and Hon. Carl Isett, former State Representative, District 84. If you want to know what s really happening and what s ahead in Texas politics, don t miss the chance to hear and interact with Harvey Kronberg, Ross Ramsey and the Hon. Carl Isett! Lee Johnson, Moderator, Deputy Director, Texas Council Harvey Kronberg, Publisher, The Quorum Report Ross Ramsey, Executive Editor and Co-Founder, Texas Tribune Hon. Carl Isett, former State Representative, District 84 Johnson Kronberg 3 3:30 p.m. Break (Exhibit Hall) Room: Texas A/B/C, 4th Ramsey Isett 3:30 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 1. *Care Transformers Room: Crocket C/D, 4th Panel discussion explaining an 1115 transformation waiver project of implementing a RN care coordination model for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) consumers with chronic disease. RNs on the panel will demonstrate how use of Wagner s chronic care model, provides the needed link to assist patients and caregivers with understanding and follow-through related to chronic disease management. Development and use of a chronic disease registry data base will be explained. Grace White, Director of Nursing, MHMR of Tarrant County Shelly Adkins, RN Care Manager, MHMR of Tarrant County Delia Luna, RN Senior Director, Care Management, MHMR of Tarrant County Erin Fogarty, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, MHMR of Tarrant County Elewechi Ndukwe, Project Coordinator, 1115 Transformation Waiver, MHMR of Tarrant County Learning Objectives»» Describe how Wagner s chronic care model can be utilized in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Population (IDD) population.»» Explain how RN care coordination is different than case management.»» Illustrate how care coordination transforms IDD consumer s quality of life.»» Explain how a chronic disease registry (CDR) can be useful in tracking outcomes and progress of chronic disease.»» Describe how improving care transitions and patient navigation affords IDD consumers with better access to resources and treatment. Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 22

23 2. IDD and Mental Illness: Three Approaches to Client Empowerment and Crisis Avoidance Room: Travis C/D, 3rd This session presents three agencies approaches to addressing the needs of persons with IDD and cooccurring mental and behavioral issues. Beth McClary will present the challenges and services that Bluebonnet Trails Community Services encounters as it serves people across eight counties in central Texas. From north Texas, Ian Smith will discuss Lakes Regional MHMR Center s approach to serving this population in 14 counties. MHMR Tarrant employs the Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resource, and Treatment (START) model developed by Joan Beasley at the University of New Hampshire. START uses systemic, person-centered approaches to empower consumers and their circle of influence in order to prevent crises. Michael J. Parker, PhD, Psychologist, MHMR Tarrant County Beth McClary, LMSW, Director DD Crisis and Continuity of Care, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Ian Smith, MA, LPC, Clinical Director Crisis, Respite, and Wraparound IDD Services, Lakes Regional MHMR Center 3. How to Be Competitive in a Recovery Based Environment Room: Republic A, 4th With changes brought on by the 83rd Legislative Session, Community Centers are operating in a changed marketplace. Services traditionally offered by Community Centers (rehab services and targeted case management) will be offered by other qualified providers in the Star and StarPlus Managed Care systems. This opens up a competitive market for Medicaid dollars. Embracing recovery-based services creates opportunity for Community Centers to be providers of choice for Medicaid services. They can also demonstrate that recovery is possible and the ultimate outcome of treatment. Learn how Community Centers are uniquely positioned to provide services focused on recovery in a managed care environment, and how recovery as the expected outcome of treatment gives hope, increasing engagement and, ultimately, effective transitioning to other community services. Anna Gray, Consultant, Pro International Janet Paleo, Director of Recovery Based Services, Texas Council Kevin Thompson, Director, Peer Provider Program, Helen Farabee Center 23

24 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Thursday, June 19 continued 3:30 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions continued 4. *Integration of Mental Health Services with Incarcerated Individuals Room: Seguin, 4th This presentation highlights programs established within the Tarrant County Jail by MHMR Tarrant County and the Tarrant County Sheriff s department to stabilize incarcerated individuals and increase safety for both the individual and correctional staff within the jail and upon release. The 40 hour Mental Health Peace Officer training led by Mental Health staff has improved correctional staff understanding of mental health issues and reduced the use of force. Correctional staff now play an integral role as part of the treatment team. Mental health services are integrated during the booking process, housing, and discharge from the jail. These integrated services divert people from jail, especially those who are elderly, with significant cognitive/medical conditions, severely decompensated and terminally ill. Michael Gardner, Clinical Team Leader, Forensic Unit, MHMR of Tarrant County Ramey Heddins, Director of Mental Health Support Services, MHMR of Tarrant County James Rucker, Therapist, Forensic Unit, MHMR of Tarrant County Phil Riley, Therapist, Forensic Unit, MHMR of Tarrant County Linda Collins, Mental Health Coordinator, Tarrant County Criminal Courts Learning Objectives»» The learner will be able to list ways to increase interagency cooperation among law enforcement agencies on behalf of incarcerated individuals.»» The learner will be able to assess alternatives other than incarceration for persons with longterm conditions who are unlikely to improve.»» The learner will be able to identify techniques to improve positive outcomes in interactions between officers and mental health. 5. What is a SMO and Why Do I Want to Be One? Room: Crockett B, 4th Follow Spindletop Center on its journey toward becoming a Sustainable Management Organization (SMO). Find out how we moved from Do we want to? to We will. Learn how the Triple Bottom Line - people, planet and profit - fits into a Community Center. See the information shared with our staff about where we are going, their role in getting us there and what our vision for the future looks like. Charlie Harris, CEO, Spindletop Center Carol Parker, Chief Human Resource Officer, Spindletop Center Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 24

25 6. YES Waiver Room: Republic C, 4th This presentation will focus on the development and implementation of the YES Waiver at MHMR of Tarrant County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. The Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver is a 1915(c) provides for more flexibility in the funding of intensive community-based services and supports for children with serious emotional disturbances and their families. The panel will discuss contract development at the management level, program inception and implementation, and the client centered delivery of YES Waiver services. Tracy Koller, Director of Child/Adolescent/TC- COOMI Services, MHMR of Tarrant County Brandice Mueller, Program Manager, YES Waiver, MHMR of Tarrant County Holly Borel, Associate CEO, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 7. Leveraging Business Intelligence to Manage 1115 Waiver Incentive Measures Room: Republic B, 4th This session describes Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard tools designed to manage 1115 waiver performance. BI dashboards put incentive information into the hands of senior leadership, program directors, supervisors and clinicians in the form of Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) that are automatically updated daily. Managing performance on incentive scores requires early insight, so management can forecast performance, identify negative trends, and isolate outliers and pockets of poor performance before the measurement period ends. BI dashboards provide the capability to carve out measures by division, department, or program, providing the tools needed to manage incentives at the clinician level. Garrett Craver, Program Director, Spindletop Steve Keller, President, icentrix Corp. 8. Legislative Budget Update Room: Texas F, 4th Of interest to Trustees, Chief Executive Officers/Executive Directors and management staff. Presenters will discuss highlights from the 84th Legislative Session and give perspectives on current and future outlook of the state budget. Lee Johnson, Deputy Director, Texas Council Eva DeLuna Castro, Senior Policy Analyst, CPPP Johnson 6 7:30 p.m. Center Party! Room: Texas D/E, 4th Join us for this FIESTA of food, music, fun and prizes featuring Judi Deleon and The Latin Connection! Friday, June 20 7:30 a.m. Noon Registration Room: Texas Ballroom Foyer, 4th 7:30 8:30 a.m. Staff Continental Breakfast Room: Texas B, 4th DeLuna Castro 7:30 8:30 a.m. Trustees & Executive Directors Breakfast Sponsored by Texas Council Risk Management Fund Room: Texas A, 4th 25

26 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Friday, June 20 continued 8:30 10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 1. Determining When Healthcare Needs Exceed RN Delegation in Community Setting Room: Crockett C/D, 4th This presentation focuses on determining when healthcare needs exceed the parameters of RN delegation in the community setting. Discussion covers the Texas Board of Nursing Rule 225-RN Delegation to unlicensed personnel in independent living environment for individuals with stable and predictable conditions and what happens when the healthcare status of individuals living in a community setting exceeds the nurses ability to deliver services due to the level of health acuity and when the individual is no longer suitable for RN delegation. Developing and implementing operative guidelines, policies and protocols to address these growing concerns will also be discussed. Yolanda Daggs, Division Nurse Manager, IDD Services, MHMRA of Harris County 2. Special Needs Trusts, How the Master Pooled Trust Can Help! Room: Seguin, 4th Need a Special Needs Trust? Leaving money to a loved one in your will? SSI back payment? Too many assets at the end of the month? The Master Pooled Trust can help you! The MPT is a unique, special needs trust that can help the individuals you serve retain their SSI and Medicaid benefits by setting aside excess money. We provide financial security to all people with disabilities enrolled in the Trust. Come learn about the value and benefits of the Master Pooled Trust in protecting benefits while still enhancing quality of life. We will discuss how the Trust works as well as how to establish and use the trust for the individuals you serve. Haley D. Greer, JD, Manager, Master Pooled Trust, Arc of Texas 3. Peer Talent, Pure Success: Tips and Traps in Maximizing the Effectiveness of Your Peer Workforce Room: Travis C/D, 3rd Since 2010, when Via Hope held its first Peer Specialist Certification Training and launched the Peer Specialist Learning Community, over 500 people received training resulting in a veritable explosion of peer support positions in the Texas behavioral health system. As the value of peer support is recognized and interest in hiring peer specialists increases, so does demand for effective support for the integration of this new workforce into provider settings. In this session, participants will hear the field s top tips and traps for increased peer specialist integration across five domains: Organizational Culture, Funding Peer Specialist Positions, Recruitment and Hiring of Peer Specialists, Peer Support Staff Role Definition and Clarification, and Supervision and Career Advancement. If you re struggling to integrate peers, don t miss out on this important session! Anna Jackson, Deputy Director, Via Hope, The University of Texas at Austin Sarah Martinez, Peer Support Coordinator, Via Hope, The University of Texas at Austin Wendy Brooks, Research Associate, Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health, The University of Texas at Austin Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 26

27 4. *In Custody Batterer Intervention and Prevention Room: Republic A, 4th Most people arrested on family violence charges are mandated to attend Batterer Intervention and Prevention (BIP) programs in the community. Not all those charged choose to bond out and take the community based BIP programs leaving a treatment gap for those who decide to sit out their time in jail. The In Custody BIP program is designed and implemented to fill the gap and provide treatment in the jail setting. This workshop will review the relational factors that contribute to interpersonal violence as well as compare and contrast the recidivism and format of the In Custody BIP Program to traditional community based BIP Programs. Blaine Moore, Therapist, MHMR of Tarrant County Learning Objectives»» The participant will describe how to use an invitational approach with men that have perpetuated abuse.»» The participant will be able to identify methods to prepare abusive men to talk about accountability.»» The participant will discuss the rationale for developing a Batterer Intervention and Prevention (BIP) program in their community. 5. The Evidence Behind Authentic Leadership Room: Crockett B, 4th The idea of Authentic Leadership is growing in popularity. According to Peter C. Northouse,PhD, author of Leadership: Theory and Practice, Authentic Leadership is a complex process that emphasizes the development of qualities that help leaders to be perceived as trustworthy and believable by their followers. The leader s job is to learn to develop these qualities and apply them to the common good as they serve others. This presentation will explain the evolution of Authentic Leadership as well as its current conceptualization. Over 20 peer-reviewed studies have been published using the primary instrument used to assess Authentic Leadership, the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire. This presentation will also synthesize the over 100 findings from those 20-plus studies on relationships such as Authentic Leadership and Worker Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, Trust in Leaders and Engagement. Authentic Leadership in the healthcare and community center context will be addressed. Mark Green, PhD, Professor of Leadership Studies, Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio Rhonda Dick, PhD Student, Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio 6. Good News/Bad News: Reaching Out to Serve Those Who Served Room: Republic C, 4th We hear about the veteran culture and yet many who want to help are not successful in attracting veterans into programs or keeping them engaged. What does it take to make that happen? Come hear from two veterans who have an understanding of what it takes to work with veterans successfully. Through their lived experience you will gain an understanding of how to serve those who have served. Terry Dunkum, Peer Support Specialist Kym Putman, Board Member, Texas Catalyst for Empowerment Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. 27

28 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Friday, June 20 continued 8:30 10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions continued 7. What is LOSS Team? Room: Republic B, 4th Dr. Edwin Shneidman s concept of postvention as prevention has governed Dr. Frank Campbell s work with suicide survivors since Dr. Campbell envisioned a LOSS Team, a team of trained survivors to provide immediate support and resources, as well as an installation of hope, to survivors as close to the time of their loss as possible. Tarrant County has worked closely with Dr. Campbell to develop a LOSS Team in the DFW area. Through the joint effort of the local Mental Health Authority of Tarrant County and local police departments, the LOSS Team provided local outreach to suicide survivors in Tarrant County since Participants will learn the history of the LOSS Team, the concept of suicide postvention and the strategies used to develop a LOSS Team in a community. Lezlie Culver, LOSSTeam Lead Coordinator, MHMR of Tarrant County Jennifer Smith, Assistant Director of Crisis Services, MHMR of Tarrant County Susan Love, LOSSTeam Coordinator, MHMR of Tarrant County 8. Here Comes the Future! (Part 1 of 2) Room: Texas F, 4th Of interest to Trustees and Chief Executive Officers/ Executive Directors, Management and Communications Staff. The world seems to be changing faster than ever. We rarely take the time, however, to systematically review what is changing in the world today and what the implications are for our organizations. Executives and Board members, above all, should be learning about these changes and preparing their organizations to respond. Dr. Peter Bishop, retired Associate Professor and Director of the Futures Studies program at the University of Houston, will share his insights on the megatrends affecting our world and lead a discussion about how those changes will affect the Community Center system of care. Peter C. Bishop, PhD, Associate Professor (ret.), University of Houston 10 10:30 a.m. Break Room: Texas Ballroom Foyer, 4th 10:30 a.m. Noon Breakout Sessions 1. Here Comes the Future! (Part 2 of 2) Room: Texas F, 4th Of interest to Trustees and Chief Executive Officers/ Executive Directors, Management and Communications Staff. This is a continuation of Part 1. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 28

29 2. *Center for Education Research: Bridging the Workforce Gap in the Public Sector Room: Crockett C/D, 4th Across America, there is an urgent need for welltrained, mental health professionals willing to provide evidence-based care within their communities at public mental health centers. The Center for Education & Research (CER) at Metrocare is committed to addressing this need for our community by creating and nurturing an environment in which physicians and other clinicians are encouraged to embrace a mission of service and research geared toward public sector patients with behavioral and developmental challenges. An initiative of Metrocare Services, one of the largest health service providers in Texas, the Center collaborates with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Arlington and several other academic institutions to offer top-tier fellowships, cutting-edge research opportunities and real-life training experiences for tomorrow s leaders in the field of community mental health. Elisa Rees, CER Director, Metrocare Services John W. Burruss, MD, CEO, Metrocare Services Phillip Balfanz, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Hill Country MHDD Learning Objectives»» The audience will be able to identify causes and solutions regarding the lack of professionals choosing to work in the public sector in the face of continuously rising population.»» The audience will be able to describe methods for funding a workforce gap.»» The audience will be able to describe a CER success story by hearing from CER s past fellow who is now employed in the public sector as a Psychiatrist. 3. Emergency Medical Services and Mobile Crisis Outreach: Field Interception Assessment and Navigation of Suicidal Clients after Activation Room: Seguin, 4th Mental health treatment is sought through and delivered by a variety of health providers, especially in response to psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation. Though effective as front-line response for safety planning and brief stabilization, emergency service providers are ill-equipped to manage the myriad of service needs a patient in crisis may require, including important crisis follow up services and linkage to ongoing mental health resources. The Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (EMCOT) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pilot seeks to engage individuals at crucial intercept points, specifically when an ambulance has been dispatched after an individual has contacted for a psychiatric concern to offer more appropriate, comprehensive, and cost-effective care. Though still in its pilot phase, this program has demonstrated success in providing the most appropriate and comprehensive community based care possible, while alleviating costs to both county and consumer. The available literature shows that the EMCOT/EMS Pilot may be the first of its kind in the nation, but appears to be an incredibly viable option as treatment in response to psychiatric crises. Laura Slocum, Practice Manager, Austin Travis County Integral Care Andrew Hofmeister, Commander, Austin Travis County Emergency Services Continuing Medical Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service (TMA provider # ) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This event has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.5 credit(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Continuing Nursing Education: The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is an accredited provider (P0180) of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 9.0 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education. 29

30 Conference Schedule of Events All sessions are open to all participants Friday, June 20 continued 10:30 a.m. Noon Breakout Sessions continued 4. Transforming Healthcare Through the 1115 Waiver Room: Travis C/D, 3rd This panel presentation will focus on a statewide overview of behavioral health projects in the 1115 waiver and how learning collaborative are furthering excellence and innovation in care. The Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health has compiled a database on all 1115 projects and will share their analysis with participants. In addition, two Community Centers will share their experiences in regional Learning Collaboratives on integrated physical and behavioral health care and crisis services for the IDD population. Dr. Molly Lopez, Director, Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health, The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work Dr. Stacey Manser, Associate Director, Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health, The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work Susan Rushing, Chief Executive Officer, Burke Center Greg Rowe, Executive Director, MHMR Services for the Concho Valley 5. Primary Health-Behavioral Health Integration - What It Is and How to Get There Room: Crockett B, 4th This presentation conveys a basic understanding of the components of integrated Primary Health Behavioral Health care from the perspective of people served, and how to develop an organization wide approach to delivering integrated services. The panel will discuss the partnership between Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in assisting the whole organization at ATCIC to function as a Person Centered Integrated Health Home for individuals and families in behavioral health services. Kathleen A. Casey, MA, Director of Practice Management, Behavioral Health Services Austin Travis County Integral Care Christie A. Cline, MD, MBA, President, Zia Partners Kenneth Minkoff, MD, Senior Systems Consultant, Zia Partners 6. A Training Initiative on Trauma-Informed Care and Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Room: Rupublic C, 4th Through a Hogg Foundation for Mental Health initiative, SafePlace of Austin/Travis County will work with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the Texas Council of Community Centers to offer statewide training in to increase awareness of the impact of trauma on children with co-occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Mental Health needs. This effort will build and strengthen the capacity of Texas communities for providing traumainformed care and improving mental health treatment for children with IDD. Participants in this session will: 1) consider the impacts of trauma experienced by children with disabilities; and, 2) learn how to help bring this training to their own community in Susanne Elrod, Associate Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Texas Council Michelle Schwartz, Director of Disability Services Program, SafePlace Cema Mastroleo, Disability Services Training Manager, SafePlace Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 30

31 7. Teaching New Behavior Room: Republic A, 4th Referrals for behavior support services are often focused on reducing the frequency and intensity of undesirable behavior in persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disorders. Many behavioral difficulties, however, are often the result of an individual s deficits in social and coping skills (e.g., anger management, assertiveness). An individual may develop challenging behaviors when compensating for these skill deficits. In this presentation, participants will identify skill deficits and learn how to develop strategies for teaching positive behaviors through discussion and group exercises. Steve Fitzner, Licensed Psychological Associate, Spindletop Center 8. What s Ahead in 84th Legislative Session in Criminal Justice and Mental Health Room: Republic B, 4th Of interest to Trustees and Chief Executive Officers/Executive Directors, Management and Communications Staff. Marc A. Levin, Director of the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation is an Austin attorney and an accomplished author on legal and public policy issues. He will share his perspectives on what lies ahead in mental health and the criminal justice system. Marc A. Levin, Director, Center for Effective Justice, TPPF CONFERENCE ENDS 31

32 Frank M. Adams Award Outstanding Volunteer Service Award General Session Thursday, June 19, :30-10 a.m. The Frank M. Adams Outstanding Volunteer Service Award was established in 1990 in honor of the late Frank M. Adams, a founding member of the Texas Council of Community Centers. The Adams Award is presented in three categories of service: Individual, Community Group and Media. The award recognizes a level of volunteerism that is representative of long-term commitment and is exceptional and far-reaching in scope, diversified in effort and over and above that which is recognized at the local level. Nominees INDIVIDUALS Lynne A. Cleveland Stephanie Contreras Paula Hendrix Fred Jackson Dr. Peter Lane Nagla Moussa Harold Wright NOMINATED BY Steven B. Schnee, PhD, MHMRA of Harris County Terry Crocker, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Dwayne Bennett, Community Healthcore Charlie Harris, PhD, Spindletop Center Pam Gutierrez, Denton County MHMR Center Fern Gimenez, LifePath Systems Tony Maddox, Texoma Community Center COMMUNITY Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Legacy Ford Car Dealership Mental Health Connection of Tarrant Co. Rent-A-Center, Inc. Williamson Co. Mental Health Task Force NOMINATED BY Evan Roberson, Tri-County Services Tracey Shaw, Texana Center Susan Garnett, MHMR of Tarrant County Fern Gimenez, LifePath Systems Andrea Richardson, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services MEDIA Heather Jackson, Reporter KRIS-TV Joe Pollaro RadioVision and PollaroMedia NOMINATED BY Diane Lowrance, Behavioral Health Center of Nueces Co. Tony Maddox, Texoma Community Center Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 32

33 Outstanding Individual Volunteer Service Stephanie Contreras Stephanie Contreras has been, and continues to be, a strong advocate for people who are affected by mental illness. Ms. Contreras commitment started when her son began showing symptoms of mental illness at the age of sixteen and their journey through treatment commenced. Her advocacy career began in 1995 as the Vice President of NAMI South Texas. She soon became President of NAMI South Texas in 1998 and accepted leadership roles with the NAMI Texas Board of Directors. She has created conferences to educate people with mental illness, their families and the professionals who treat them. In 2010 Ms. Contreras organized the first annual Mental Health Awareness Conference in the Rio Grande Valley that continues today. She has spoken to numerous local and state groups in hopes to educate everyone about mental illness and to decrease stigma. In 2005 she was a speaker for an educational session at the NAMI National Convention. Ms. Contreras co-founded the Mental Health Coalition of the Rio Grande Valley and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Rio Grande Valley. She is currently the Director of Mental Health America, Rio Grande Valley; President of NAMI Rio Grande Valley, President of the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Coalition of the Rio Grande Valley; Director of the Valley Suicide Prevention Council; and is Vice President of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Council with Disability Rights Texas. Ms. Contreras teaches Family to Family, Visions for Tomorrow, Partnerships and Journey of Hope, and Suicide Prevention courses. In 2010 Ms. Contreras was awarded Mental Health Advocate of the Decade by the Mental Health Coalition of the RGV. She was just awarded a grant she wrote in January 2014, the NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza Grant, which she will coordinate. In her spare time she is a music teacher at an elementary school in McAllen. Ms. Contreras is happy to report that after years of hospitalizations and lack of improvement, in the late 1990 s her son was started on new medications. His cognitive ability returned, he began to speak coherently and read again. He is currently attending South Texas College pursuing Architectural Drafting and received all A s and B s last semester! Nominated by Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 33

34 Outstanding Community Volunteer Service Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County During the past 14 years, Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County has transformed the community s mental health care system. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors with hundreds of volunteers, Mental Health Connection has one paid staff member; yet, its accomplishments are greater than many organizations with a large paid staff. About 70 volunteers from numerous agencies meet monthly to exchange information. Volunteers have created four long-range strategic plans. Most recently, more than 125 community stakeholders from 63 agencies many who are not part of the mental health community joined in the planning. More volunteers are implementing the plan. In 2012, community stakeholders recognized the growing need to develop trauma-informed services and create a trauma-informed community. Volunteers began meeting monthly to determine the best way to accomplish that goal. As a result, Mental Health Connection launched a major community trauma awareness campaign that included a website, posters, brochures, billboards and movie ads. Volunteers also planned a Trauma Symposium, which drew 800 participants. Dozens of volunteers continue meeting monthly to ensure that Tarrant County becomes fully trauma-informed. Most recently, Mental Health Connection began spearheading the communitywide roll-out of Reaching Teens, a program designed to help professionals identify, reinforce and build on inherent strengths in teens, especially those who have experienced traumatic events. For five years, volunteers also planned annual symposiums designed to help bridge the gaps that exist between research, practice and policy. Following the first symposium, more than 100 volunteers served on Learning Communities that identified evidencebased practices and potential pilot programs. As a result, members of the community received training in four forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including trauma-focused therapy. Volunteers also implemented a pilot drug and alcohol diversion program at high schools. Area agencies provided assessment, intervention and treatment services at no charge for one year. The Learning Communities also resulted in an ongoing training program in cultural competence. More than 400 individuals at Mental Health Connection member agencies have voluntarily received the training. Three agencies have trained their entire staff, including janitors and shuttle drivers. The Mental Health Connection Grants Committee consists of volunteers from multiple agencies who meet monthly to discuss grant opportunities. These volunteers determine which agency should serve as the lead in applying for these grants. As a result of these collaborations, Mental Health Connection has leveraged more than $50 million in funding to improve mental health care in Tarrant County. This includes two, six-year System of Care grants funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Through its efforts to involve the entire community, Mental Health Connection s volunteer ranks are constantly growing and evolving. Member agencies ensure the commitment is strong by giving their employees time and resources to support the work. As a result of this volunteer effort, the mental health system in Tarrant County has been transformed and will continue to improve and grow. Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 34 Nominated by MHMR of Tarrant County

35 Outstanding Media Volunteer Service Joe Pollaro The media is a major power in shaping public opinion. The media can make heroes or destroy a cause in a matter of minutes. All of us in the mental disability field have probably witnessed stigma affecting the people we are privileged to serve. To decrease stigma, we need support to help educate the public and tell the truth about mental disabilities. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is grateful to have received such support because of one person s efforts with area media sources. Joe Pollaro, co-owner of RadioVision and former owner of PollaroMedia, was contacted in April 2004 by TCC s Community Relations office for information about a capital campaign fund-raiser. Mr. Pollaro graciously agreed to help because he had family members with mental disabilities. By the first meeting, he had already devised a plan to conduct a major media campaign to create public awareness. He had recruited MC Hammer; a popular rapper and hip-hop artist; to be the spokesperson for the initiative, produced a commercial for television, taken pictures for outdoor billboard advertisements, developed newspaper ads, and created radio public service announcements. Mr. Pollaro absorbed all production costs, including approximately 100 hours of employee time. He then personally contacted all the media in the Sherman/Denison area and scheduled appointments to pitch the campaign. After his presentations, all the media sources agreed to use the campaign at no cost to TCC. The campaign raised over $50,000, which was used as match for two local foundation grants for an additional $60,000. From 2009 through 2013, RadioVision and PollaroMedia produced five ads for television, newspapers, and radio at no charge to TCC for an event named Kids Entertaining Kids, which has benefited the Center s Early Childhood Intervention Program each year. Mr. Pollaro again persuaded the media to run the commercials at no cost to the Center. The five Kids Entertaining Kids fund-raisers have brought in over $80,000 for the Early Childhood Intervention Program, an accomplishment that would not have been possible without his help and that of his media sources. In his work with TCC, Mr. Pollaro has asserted that more public education is essential for changing incorrect ideas about mental disabilities. His campaigns have been instrumental in putting TCC s mission before the public, thus helping to promote the kind of dignity and independence that can come with reduced stigma. Nominated by Texoma Community Center 35

36 Past Recipients Frank M. Adams Award 1991 Individual: Judge C.L. Abernethy (Central Plains MHMR Center) Media: Abilene Reporter News (Abilene Regional MHMR Center) Community: Tanglefoot Extension Homemakers (Central Counties Center for MHMR Services) 1992 Individual: Betty Hardwick (Abilene Regional MHMR Center) Media: KLBK-13 Television (Lubbock Regional MHMR Center) Community: No Nomination 1993 Individual: Jodie E. Stavinoha (Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority) Media: Galveston County Daily News (The Gulf Coast Center) Community: Methodist Hospital School of Nursing (Lubbock Regional MHMR Center) 1994 Individual: Felice S. Klein (MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley) Media: KTAB-TV (Abilene Regional MHMR Center) Community: No Nomination 1995 Individual: Charley H. Shannon, Ph.D. (MHMR Services for the Concho Valley) Media: Denison Herald (MHMR Services of Texoma) Community: Gatesville Community Volunteers (Central Counties Center for MHMR Services) 1996 Individual: Suzanne Lasko (Tarrant County MHMR Services) Media: KFXK Fox 51, Longview (Sabine Valley Center) Community: Troy 4-H Club (Central Counties Center for MHMR Services) 1997 Individual: Norma Henry (The Center for Health Care Services & San Antonio Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Media: Leslie Sowers, The Houston Chronicle (MHMR Authority of Harris County) Community: United Service Club, Denison High School (MHMR Services of Texoma) 1998 Individual: Helen Dishongh (Tri-County MHMR Services) Media: KXII Broadcasters, Inc. (MHMR Services of Texoma) Community: Lufkin Alliance for the Mentally Ill (Burke Center) 1999 Individual: Mary Lou CaIdwell (The Gulf Coast Center) Media: Bonham Daily Favorite (MHMR Services of Texoma) Community: South Liberty State Center Advisory Board (Tri-County MHMR Services) 2000 Individual: Donald L. Dumas (Austin Travis County MHMR Center) Media: Herald Democrat (MHMR Services of Texoma) Community: Llano Crawfish Open, Inc. (Hill Country Community MHMR Center) 2001 Individual: William E. Hall, Jr. (Tri-County MHMR Services) Media: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (MHMR of Tarrant County) Community: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Sherman (MHMR Services of Texoma) 2002 Individual: Frank K. Collins (Spindletop MHMR Services) Media: Eastland/Callahan County Newspaper Network (Central Texas MHMR Center) Community: Fayette County Commission for the Mentally Retarded (Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center) 2003 Individual: Genevieve Tarlton Hearon (Austin Travis County MHMR Center) Media: The Galveston Daily News (The Gulf Coast Center) Community: Longview AMBUCS (Sabine Valley Center) 2004 Individual: Blanche Ridley (Tri-County MHMR Services) Media: San Antonio Express News (The Center for Health Care Services) Community: San Antonio Police Officers Association (The Center for Health Care Services) 2005 Individual: Robert Jimenez (The Center for Health Care Services) Media: Corpus Christi Caller-Times (MHMR Center of Nueces County) Community: Brown McCarroll, LLP (Austin Travis County MHMR Center) 2006 Individual: Hartley Sappington (Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center) Media: Howard County ARC (West Texas Centers for MHMR) Community: Melissa McEver (Tropical Texas Center for MHMR) 2007 Individual: Beth Holt (Community HealthCORE) Media: First Baptist Church of Conroe (Tri-County MHMR Services) Community: Trenton Tribune (MHRM Services of Texoma) 2008 Individual: Jamie Travis (The Gulf Coast Center) Media: Tarrant/Dallas County Toy Run Board of Directors (MHMR of Tarrant County & Metrocare Services) Community: Gainesville Daily Register (MHMR Services of Texoma) 2009 Individual: George Hernandez (The Center for Health Care Services) Media: Mike Henry - KBST News (West Texas Centers for MHMR) Community: Mayor s Mental Health Task Force Monitoring Committee (Austin Travis County MHMR Center) 2010 Individual: Karen M. Garber (MHMRA of Brazos Valley) Media: The Van Alstyne Leader (MHMR Services of Texoma) Community: The Arc of Greater Beaumont (Spindletop Services) 2011 Individual: Mary Ernestine Butler (Texana Center) Media: Victoria Advocate (Gulf Bend Center) Community: Alcoa Fastening Systems (Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center) 2012 Individual: Barbara Duren (Tri-County Services) Media: Karin McCay - KCBD News (StarCare Specialty Health System) Community: The Rural East Texas Health Network (Burke Center) 2013 Individual: Eileen McDowell The Art Lady (Texana Center) Media: North Texas e-news (Texana Center) Community: The Marc Center (Central Counties Services) Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 36

37 Committee Members Texas Council of Community Centers Public Information, Education and Training Committee Gladdie Fowler, Co-chair Spindletop Center Bob Brown MHMR of Tarrant County Jo Monday MHMRA of Harris County Margaret Jones, Co-chair Permian Basin Community Centers Larry Adams Texas Panhandle Centers Shane Britton Center for Life Resources Col. Howard Daniel Burke Center Rhonda Dick Denton County MHMR Center Cary Houston MHMR Services for the Concho Valley Fran Ruben Community Healthcore Matt Snapp, PhD Austin Travis County Integral Care Louella Tate, PhD Central Counties Services Texas Council of Community Centers 29th Annual Conference Planning Committee Kevin Barker Texana Center Brandi Ivey STARCARE Specialty Health System Camis Milam, MD The Center for Health Care Services Thabisco Batsell Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Mary Duffy Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Carson Easley, BSN, MS, RN MHMRA of Harris County Pat Holder Professional Event Services Rene Hurtado Emergence Health Network Mark Janes, MD Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Annette Lara Department of State Health Services Alex Lim MHMRA of Harris County Molly Mabery Pecan Valley Centers for Beahavioral & Developmental Healthcare Jay Norwood, MSN Department of State Health Services Kenna Pace MHMR of Tarrant County Maria Rios Texas Council Jill Stephens Permian Basin Community Centers Doreen Vernon The Center for Health Care Services 29th Annual Conference Host Center Committee The Center for Health Care Services Allison Greer Vice President/External Relations Christi Mott Communications Specialist Linda Rodriguez Senior Executive Assistant/ Board Liaison Lupe Torres Community Relations Specialist Margo Tovar External Relations Administrative Assistant Sam Bowker Trustee 37

38 Notes Texas Council 29th Annual Conference 38

39 Join Us Next Year! Texas Council 30th Annual Conference Westin Galleria, Houston Texas June 17-19, 2015