15th Annual

2013 Mental Wellness Conference

June 5 - 6, 2013

conference theme:

"Integration: Cornerstones of  Care"

Laura Galbreath, Keynote Speaker - June 5th
Michael Domitrz, Featured Speaker - June 6^th
Rachelle Vettern, Closing Speaker - June 6th

YAMWI Conference Silent Auction
Stay tuned for more silent auction items to be shown. Check them out when you attend the conference.

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Please Thank these sponsors for supporting this educational experience!

South Dakota Advocacy Services & PAIMI

Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness

Mount Marty College

Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

South Dakota Human Services Center

Yankton United Way & Volunteer Services

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan

Yankton Medical Clinic

Ability Building Services

South Dakota Department of Human Services -
Division of Mental Health

South Dakota Council of Community Mental Health Centers

Hy-Vee Food Stores

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Williams & Company, P.C.

Yankton School District #63-3

Southeast Job Link

Keystone Treatment Center

Avera Education & Staffing Solutions

Yankton District Office of the South Dakota Division of Rehabilitation Services

Coalition for Drug-Free Yankton

Yankton County Child Protection Team

Healthy Yankton Group

Yankton Rural Area Health Educatioin Center

Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce

Sacred Heart Monastery

First Dakota National Bank

NorthWestern Energy

Roger’s Family Pharmacy

Vishay Dale Electronics

Kolberg-Pioneer

Yankton Rexall Drug Company

5 Star Communications (KVHT FM)

WNAX AM/FM Radio

Riverfront Broadcasting (KYNT AM)

Yankton County Observer

2013 MENTAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Conference participants will:

1. Explore different therapeutic interventions 

2. Explore contemporary ideas on methods to reduce stress

3. Examine the impact crisis events have on individuals

4. Examine factors that may impact effective coping

5. Identify behaviors that may indicate chemical dependency or mental illness and explore the latest findings concerning intervention and treatment

6. Address the issues involved in working with clients, students, and loved ones with different physical and mental needs

7. Examine the current status of youth in society, their pressures of life and how everyone can support youth

8. Describe new methods of “CARING FOR SELF ... CARING FOR COMMUNITY”

9. Incorporate the 2013 conference theme: “Integration: Cornerstones of  Care”

PROFESSIONAL CREDIT FOR THIS CONFERENCE WILL BE SUBMITTED TO
It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that professional credit meets the criteria for their discipline.

• SD Board of Counselor Examiners - 12.5 hours /  Ethics - 3 hour if attending sessions #4 (1.5) and #13 (1.5)

• Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators in SD  - waiting for response

• SD Board of Social Work Examiners  - 18.5 hours for daytime / 1.5 hours for Wednesday Evening 5:00 Session

• Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Professionals - waiting for response

• SD Emergency Services Office – Emergency Medical Technicians - No credits allowed

• SD Department of Social Services Childcare Services for registered and licensed providers - approved for sessions #1, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 24, 26, 30, keynotes and Wednesday Evening

• SD State Department of Education  - 18.5 hours approved / 1.5 hours for Wednesday Evening 5:00 Session

• SD State Board of Dentistry – waiting for response

• Nursing – no credits allowed

• Pharmacy – 18 hours approved

• Pharmacy Technicians – no credits allowed

• Undergraduate Credit through Mount Marty College = 1 college credit @ $110.00

• Graduate Credit through the University of Sioux Falls – 1 s.h. @ $45.00

CONFERENCE GOAL

The conference logo depicts the overall conference goal.  The main design resembles the sunshine, the warmth gained by caring for others, and the vitality of good health.  The rays indicate how mental wellness adds brightness all around. The bold print reminds us that “wellness” is the core of this conference.  The word “conference” at the bottom of the logo denotes that this training will provide a strong foundation for caregivers and professionals.  The spacing of the letters indicates that there is room for everyone to support this event and a need for everyone to care about mental wellness.

ACCESSIBILITY
The conference site is primarily Americans with Disabilities Act accessible.  Please note on your registration form as to special accommodations needed.

DIRECTIONS
This conference will be held at Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD.  The College is located near Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton Medical Clinic, and Bishop Marty Chapel.  Watch for signs directing participants to the conference registration entrance.  For information about Yankton, including city map, motels, restaurants, entertainment, etc., contact the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-665-3636 or 1-800-888-1460 or access the www.yanktonsd.com website.

Mark Your Calendars:
16^th Annual Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference
June 4-5, 2014 

For more information contact:
Yankton Area Mental Wellness, Inc.
% Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
1028 Walnut
Yankton SD 57078
Telephone: 605 665-4659, Ext. 218
Email: YAMWI.org@gmail.com