Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, and as a pre-cautionary measure we are cancelling the scheduled 2020 Raising the Bar Conference. Our primary concern is always the well-being of our providers, employees, and the participants we serve. For future information, please monitor our website for new dates and procedures regarding rescheduled dates.

Peers/Students/Retiree discounts may be available

The Sixth Annual

DWIHN Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Conference:

Raising the Bar

Connecting Generations

 Date: Thursday, July 30 AND Friday, July31, 2020                                          
 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday & 9am-2:00pm Friday
 Location: TCF Center (Formerly COBO Center) 1 Washington Blvd                   

Interested in increasing your organizations exposure? We have a variety of opportunities available and can even work with you to build a customized package! Please contact Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwmha.com for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Conference Information:

 This conference offers integrated and behavioral healthcare professionals the opportunity to: 

• Share new clinical academic knowledge with practicing health professionals 
• Share practice knowledge and experience addressing complex recovery challenges 
• Provide an inter-professional educational opportunity eligible for continuing education credits 

• The opportunity to browse the posters and converse with researchers studying the topic areas listed above and examine their projects and outcomes.
• All training materials
• Breakfast, lunch, light snacks and refreshments
• A certificate of attendance documenting continuing education credits and training hours approved for this conference

Suggested Participants: Those currently working with or interested in learning more about adults and children who have a developmental disability, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders or have experienced trauma. This includes administrators, mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, general physicians, counselors, social workers, university faculty, military service members, students, first responders, and those who work with veterans.

Registration, Fees and Cancelation Policy

Registration: 

Pre-registration is REQUIRED and available online only. Walk-ins (those not pre-registered) will be permitted on a first come, first serve basis based on the number of no-shows at the event. Please note the walk-in fees listed.

In order to register for this conference you must be a DWC website member. If you need to become a member it is FREE and EASY. Click HERE to become a DWC Member. To begin conference registration click the "Register Now" button located at the bottom of this page.

Please note: Participant registration information and evaluation data will be shared with the following collaborating conference organizations: Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, Michigan Area Health Education Center, Wayne State University, National Alliance on Mental Illness and University of Michigan School of Social Work.

Fee:

Conference fees can be found at the top of this page. All conference fees are due in advance of the conference. If payment is outstanding, participants will be REQUIRED to pay in full in order to enter the conference. Participants can register online, pay by credit card, e-check or mail in check payment.

Payment Options:  

• Credit Card or E-Check
  • Online Credit Card (VISA and MASTERCARD only) - safe and secure 
  • Online E-check - safe and secure
  • Agency Check or Money Orders (made payable to DWIHN, Attn: Andrea Smith) sent to 707 W Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202

You will receive a confirmation of your registration via e-mail. If you do not, please contact the dwchelp@dwihn.org, or call the DWIHN DWC Help Desk phone (313) 451-3792

Cancellation Refund Policy: Substitutions are permitted at any time. No Shows will be billed at the same rate. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 7 business days prior to the training to asmith1@dwmha.com in order to obtain a full refund.  If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the training, no refund will be issued.

Photo Consent: By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

Continuing Education Information

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify dwchelp@dwihn.org, or call the DWIHN DWC Help Desk phone (313) 451-3792. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training date.

If you have questions regarding the training, contact dwchelp@dwihn.org, or call the DWIHN DWC Help Desk phone (313) 451-3792

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Tinetra Burns at (313) 344-9099 or tburns@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.

Substitutions are permitted at any time. No Shows will be billed at the same rate. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 7 business days prior to the training to asmith1@dwmha.com in order to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the training, no refund will be issued.

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Tinetra Burns at (313) 344-9099 or tburns@dwihn.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.

If you work WITHIN Wayne County please dismiss the payment portion of the registration process and hit "submit".

If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal $15.00 registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWIHN’. Receipts will be available upon request.

Substitutions are permitted at any time. No Shows will be billed at the same rate. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 7 business days prior to the training to asmith1@dwihn.org in order to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the training, no refund will be issued.