Behavioral Health Provider Coalition of Cape Cod and the Islands
(508) 827-1027
coordinator@bhpccapecod.org
A look at the science and lived experience of behavioral health across the lifespan
Friday, October 7th, 2016
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis
35 Scudder Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601
The Behavioral Health Provider Coalition of Cape Cod and the Islands (BHPCCCI) continues to focus on education, communication and improving access to services for individuals struggling with mental illness. On October 7, 2016, at the 4th Annual Behavioral Health Summit- Building Bridges to Recovery, BHPCCCI will present “Milestones of Behavioral Health: A look at the science and lived experience of behavioral health across the lifespan”. This program will target our community’s most vulnerable populations - and promises to inform and inspire health care providers of Cape Cod to participate and support better ways of providing services and caring for our community.
Presenters at this year’s summit include health care leaders, peer advocates, elected individuals and public safety officials. They will present their experience and expertise in addressing behavioral health care and concerns throughout the lifespan.
The Summit is designed for those who provide care or support services across the entirety of the behavioral health spectrum including physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, administrators, peer advocates, first responders, public safety, teachers and other health professionals serving children/adults and their families in our community.
Nursing, Physician, LICSW, LMHC, and EMS CEUs will be available.
Summit Schedule:
Registration | 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Welcome and Introductions | 8:30 - 9:15 AM
A Rapidly Changing Health Care Environment | 9:15 – 10:15 AM
Michael Lauf, MBA, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare
Sensory-based Approaches and Trauma Informed Care | 10:30 - 11:45 AM
Tina Champagne, OTR/L, Program Director at Cutchins Program for Children and Families
Lunch | 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Breakout Sessions | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Excellence in Behavioral Health Service Award | 2:10 - 2:30 PM
Being Well in an Unwell World | 2:45 – 4:00 PM
Mark Vonnegut, MD, Pediatrician
Author, The Eden Express, Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So
Closing Remarks | 4:00 PM
Nursing, Physician, LICSW, LMHC, and EMS CEUs will be available. Schedule subject to change