Speakers Announced for 2024 NAMI Montana Conference
October 4, 2024
Join us at the 2024 NAMI Montana Conference for insightful sessions, engaging workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities.
The conference will be held in person at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls, and it will also be available online at no cost.
This event brings together peers, families, clinicians, administrators, mental health advocates, and experts from across the state. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Speakers
(Listed in order of appearance)
Kelley Edwards, M.S. Ed — Youth Suicide Prevention, Montana State University
Kelley shares her journey from high school teacher during a suicide cluster to leading youth suicide prevention efforts across Montana.Dr. Heather Zaluski, MD — Big River Psychology
Exploring the role of child psychiatry in Montana’s mental health system through the lens of first-episode psychosis care.Tom Camel, LCPC —
A powerful recovery story from a Vietnam veteran and member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, highlighting healing through both Western and traditional practices.Nikki Campbell, MS — State of Montana Behavioral Health Division
Mental health care for pregnant and postpartum women.Meghan Peel — Deputy Administrator, Montana Behavioral Health Division
Updates on the Behavioral Health Systems for Future Generations initiative and statewide investments.Dr. Jen Preble, DSW, LCSW —
Facilitated session gathering lessons and insights from conference attendees about Montana’s mental health care system.Dr. Bob Sise, MD, MPH, MBA — 406 Recovery
The path to building a distributed psychiatric practice for co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment in Montana.Leanna Troesh, SWLC, LAC —
A compelling recovery story and message about breaking stigma around mental health care for student athletes.Kevin Purinton, BSHA, CPhT — LEAD, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
Great Falls – Alluvion Health.
Registration
Register for the 2024 NAMI Montana Conference here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1015586625937?aff=oddtdtcreator
Lodging Information (In-Person Attendees)
Conference registration does not include hotel accommodations.
Rooms may be booked separately at the Heritage Inn.
You may call the hotel and request the “NAMI Conference” room rate, or book online:
https://www.gfheritageinn.com/
Peer Scholarships
Peer scholarships are available. Apply here:
https://forms.gle/HYHekQkVsTWo81AB9
Thank you,
Matt Kuntz
Executive Director
NAMI Montana