End the Silence - Starting to Understand Mental Illness
Join HBA Miami for a town hall discussion on ending the silence on understanding mental illness. Our expert panelist will be Sandra Cumper, Staci Lee Schnell, Lexa Bender and Liza Fernandez. Sandra Cumper MS serves as the Executive Director of NAMI Broward County, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Staci Lee Schnell is a Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently the President of the Broward Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Staci is also the current Coordinator of the South Broward/North Dade Chapter of CHADD. Lexa Bender is a Registered Mental Health Counselor and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist. Liza Fernandez MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has worked in healthcare, community mental health settings and private practice for over 20 years.
Additional Information
Meeting room is on 28th floor, Parking on 1st 3 levels
Agenda
5:30pm-6:15pm Networking
6:15pm-6:30pm Moderator review Background of Event; Introduction of Panelist.
6:30pm-8:00pm Panelist Discussion - Importance of Ending the Silence of Mental Illness
8:00pm-8:30pm Q&A
Registration information
Event is open to: HBA Members and Nonmembers
Online registration deadline: 2/26/2020
Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Allowed
Onsite registration is not recommended.If you choose to register onsite, please arrive at least fifteen
minutes early and be prepared to use your smartphone / mobile device to complete the transaction.
Only credit card payments are accepted. Nonmembers are advised to create an HBA profile prior to arriving
Cancellations/refunds
This event is refundable, requests must be submitted in writing to events@hbanet.org by 24 February 2020
Learning Objectives
1. After participating in this program, attendees will understand the current state of Mental Health.
2. After participating in this program understanding Mental Health as part of Healthcare.
3. Understanding that we need a better understanding of mental illness - in our Healthcare in the US today.
Featured Speakers
Lexa
Bender
Counseling and Wellness Center of South Florida
Sandra
Cumper
Executive Director National Affiliate of Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County,
National Affiliate of Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County
Staci
Schnell
Clinical Director, Owner,
Counseling and Wellness Center of South Florida
Pricing
| Regular Registration | $30.00 / €26.00 | $45.00 / €40.00 |
| Sponsor Employee Registration | $30.00 / €26.00 | $45.00 / €40.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
Event Policies
Photography Policy
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COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.
Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.