Alternatives 2010

theme:

“Promoting Wellness Through Social Justice”
         "Promoviendo Bienestar por medio de Justicia Social"

This is an annual event funded by the US federal government's mental health services.

The below is from their publicity announcement, from this web site:

http://www.power2u.org/alternatives2010/

Disclaimer: This is a forwarded announcement, forwarding is not necessarily endorsement of all or part.

The national mental health conference organized by and for mental health consumers and survivors will be held Wednesday, September 29 - Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Hyatt Anaheim, California.

Each Alternatives conference offers in-depth technical assistance on peer-delivered services and self-help/recovery methods. Beyond the exchange of knowledge and networking, Alternatives offers a rich social, artistic, and healing environment. Said one attendee: “The conference transformed me so I can transform the system.”

Alternatives 2010 Proposal Deadline Passed

Workshop and Institute proposals will be accepted through May 6, 2010 for the Alternatives 2010 Conference to be held at the Hyatt Anaheim, September 29 - October 3, 2010.

Please spread the word and encourage others to submit a proposal and to attend.

See Call for Presentations about workshop/institute categories and review criteria.

Scholarship application: A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications must be completed and sent by U.S. mail no later than June 14, 2010. Also additional information on seeking funds to attend Alternatives.

Conference registration: To obtain the “early bird” registration rate, register by July 1st.

Hotel Reservation information: Special conference rates are available at the Hyatt now.

Applications for Exhibits and Evening Caucus sessions.

The 2010 Alternatives conference theme is “Promoting Wellness Through Social Justice,” and California is an ideal location. For 40 years, California’s mental health consumer/survivor movement has worked to promote civil rights and social justice, resulting in ground-breaking legislation such as the Mental Health Services Act. California has also long been known as the center of the wellness and holistic health movements which seek to integrate mind, body, and spirit and to empower people to have a stronger voice and greater choice regarding their health and well-being.

Wellness and social justice are inseparable and interwoven; likewise, each individual is deeply connected to a greater collective. This year’s conference will focus on strategies to increase the wellness and the health of individuals and communities through taking action for social change. We will learn about strategies to restructure mental health systems to be recovery-oriented and community-based; to protect our civil and human rights; to exercise our power of choice in health approaches, and to build more accepting, inclusive, and diverse organizations and communities. Together, we will maximize our individual and collective strengths, potential, and creativity to make wellness and social justice a reality for all.