CEO AWARD

Given annually to someone whose leadership and

dedication helps to transform the lives of individuals with

mental illness and their loved ones.

Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D. Commissioner, NYS Office of Mental Health

Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan was confirmed by the NYS Senate as Commissioner for the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) on June 20, 2014. NYS has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 700,000 individuals each year. As Commissioner, she has guided the transformation of the state hospital system in its emphasis on recovery and expansion of community based treatment, reinvesting over 60 million dollars in community services. Working closely with all mental health providers and health plans, she is responsible for the movement of the health benefit for individuals living with serious mental illness into managed care beginning October 2015. This new Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) benefit will embed in the Medicaid benefit critical recovery services such as crisis respite, peer, educational and employment supports. She has also been instrumental in expanding services for individuals living with mental illness in prisons and in expanding the much needed community based continuum of care for individuals living with serious mental illness leaving

prison and returning to their community.

Previously, she was the Senior Vice President for the Queens Health Network of the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation. As Senior Vice President, she was responsible for Elmhurst and Queens Hospital Centers, two public hospitals which serve a community of over 2 million

NYC residents.

Dr. Sullivan grew up in Queens, NYC. She graduated from NYU and its School of Medicine and completed her Psychiatric Residency at NYU/Bellevue Hospital in1978. She has served as Associate Director of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Ambulatory Care at the Gouverneur Diagnostic and Treatment Center and joined the Queens Health Network as Regional Director of Psychiatry in 1990, overseeing the administrative, budgetary, and clinical aspects of the psychiatric services of both Network hospitals. She has enjoyed an extensive career in public

psychiatry and has lectured and published on best practices in community care.

Dr. Sullivan is an active advocate for her patients and her profession, is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has served as the Speaker of the American Psychiatric Association’s Assembly and on its Board of Trustees. She is a fellow of the NY Academy of Medicine, a member of the American College of Psychiatrists and the Group for

the Advancement of Psychiatry.

LEILA SALMON ADVOCACY AWARD

In recognition of an advocate whose dedication

and leadership has made an impact on the

availability, accessibility, and/or delivery of mental

health services nationally on behalf of NYS.

Stephanie Orlando Executive Director, YOUTH POWER! Building upon her personal experience of having received children’s mental health, special education, and residential services, Ms. Orlando began her work with youth peer advocacy in 1998 in Buffalo New York. In the years since, Ms. Orlando has become a nationally recognized advocate for youth with disabilities. Her work is dedicated to promoting positive change within child-serving systems, increasing the availability of peer support for young people and teaching youth how to advocate for their own needs and rights on all levels of service. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Diana Vietz Award in 2008 from the National Council on Independent Living and mpower Award in 2006 from the National Mental Health Association. Although Ms. Orlando dropped out of high-school on her 16thbirthday, she received her high-school equivalency diploma in 1999, a year before her graduating class. She then went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts. In 2005, Ms. Orlando also started working for Families Together in New York State as the Statewide Youth Coordinator. By 2007, she and a few other young leaders had founded the YOUTH POWER! network. In 2012, Ms. Orlando was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate to the National Council on Disability for a term, which expired in November 2014. During her term she served on the Executive Committee and as the Chairperson of the Governance and Planning Committee.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

IN NEW YORK STATE, INC.

in Turbulent Times THRIVING

Annual Awards Dinner, October 18

Albany Marriott

2017 AWARDS DINNER Registration at 5:00PM | Dinner at 6:00PM

Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of

our affiliate members and colleagues from New York State.

Mental Health Association in NYS, Inc.

194 Washington Avenue, Suite 415

Albany, NY 12210

Phone: 518-434-0439

Web: www.mhanys.org

Conference, October 19 Albany Marriott

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK STATE, INC.

in Turbulent Times THRIVING

Welcome 8:50—9:00AM

Ellen Pendegar, CEO, Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. and Incoming Chair, MHANYS Board of

Directors

Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS

The Federal Impact on New York’s Medicaid Program: What’s Happening or Not? 9:00—10:00AM

Deborah Bachrach, Partner, Manatt Health

With proposed law changes and bill

rejections, many are confused about

where the Affordable Care Act and the

American Health Care Plan (AHCA)

stands today and what impact it will

have on New York should changes

occur. Deborah Bachrach, former NYS

Medicaid Director and current health

care consultant, will explore proposed

changes and proposals and how such may impact NY

State’s Medicaid program and the services to those we

serve. Learn how your behavioral health agency should

prepare for reform initiatives from the federal level.

Thriving in the Turbulence of Value-Based Payment, Managed Care and Health Care Reform 10:00—11:30AM

Facilitator: Bruce Feig, Consultant, Sachs Policy Group

Deborah Bachrach, Partner, Manatt Health

Greg Allen, MSW, Director, Program Development & Management, Office of Health Insurance Programs, New

York State Department of Health

Gary Weiskopf, Associate Commissioner for Managed

Care, New York State Office of Mental Health

Michael Stoltz, CEO, Association of Mental

Health & Wellness

Kathleen Preston, Vice President, NY Health

Plan Association

Providers are facing unprecedented times as reforms at

the federal and state level continue to cause turbulence

for community behavioral health. However, once we pass

the storm, achieving the positive integrated health

outcomes for the individuals we serve will allow them to

thrive. Join this esteemed panel to learn how changes will

impact agency programs and services, and more

importantly the individuals and families we serve. This is

also an opportunity to share your concerns and ideas for

better practice models with State officials and health

plans as we move toward a managed, value-based system.

Break 11:30-11:45AM

Concurrent Sessions 11:45-1:00PM

WORKSHOP I - Positioning Your Agency to Thrive Under New York’s Behavioral Health Initiatives

Facilitator: Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS or Jackie Negri, Principal & Consultant, Negri Management

Resources, LLC

Charlotte Carito, Deputy Director, Division of Managed

Care, NYS Office of Mental Health

Robert Holtz, Vice President, CDPHP Behavioral Health

Services

Amy Cohen, Consultant (invited)

To demonstrate success for our services and individual

outcomes as we move toward integrated care, we must

ensure that managed care organizations and health care

systems understand and are equipped to meet the unique

needs of the behavioral health population. It’s not only

about what we do well as providers, but how well we

partner within the health care system to meet the

ongoing integrated care needs of those individuals served.

Hear about updates, outcomes and collaborative efforts

to ensure continued success as we work within the

HARP/HCBS/Health Home provision of services to our

most vulnerable population.

DEB BACHRACH

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE cont’d Conference, October 19 Albany Marriott

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK STATE, INC.

WORKSHOP II - School Based Collaborations and Partnerships with Community Health Providers

Facilitator: Lisa Clark, Coordinator, Community Treatment Programs, Division of Children & Family

Services, NYS Office of Mental Health

Rodney DiMotta, Deputy Director, Bronx Programs,

Astor Services for Children and Families

Amy Molloy, Director of Education, MHANYS

Ellen Pendegar, CEO, MHA in Ulster

Partnerships between schools and community

behavioral health providers, guided by families and

youth builds upon services and strategies to best meet

the needs of all students. Hear how your organization

can facilitate connections, provide preventive care and

assist with transition to best meet the needs of the

youth and families. Panelists will share their

experiences in establishing and maintaining effective

partnerships to advance family, school and community

services.

WORKSHOP III - Strategies to End the Stigma of Mental Illness in Your Community

Joe Swinford, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer

Affairs, NYS Office of Mental Health

Joelle Monaco, Mental Health First Aid Project

Coordinator, MHANYS

Representative, MHA Affiliate

Michi Marshall, Co-Founder with Husband Brandon

Marshall of Project 375

With recent public awareness grants from OMH and

the work of MHANYS, there is a growing emphasis on

ways to end the stigma of mental illness. This workshop

identifies specific strategies to address this issue in your

community.

WORKSHOP IV - Providing Family Engagement Services in a Managed Care Environment

Deb Faust, Director of Family Engagement & Support

Services, MHANYS

Rachel Handler, Administrative Director, Behavioral

Health Services at Samaritan Hospital (invited)

Addiction Provider, Family Engagement Specialist, TBA

One of the integral HCBS services is family engagement.

This workshop will highlight the importance of engaging

and outreach to families and recognizing how significant

whole family health is to individual recovery and

reductions in hospitals stays. The new MHANYS family

engagement tool, CarePath, will be highlighted.

Lunch

1:00—1:45PM

The New Mental Health Education Law for New York Schools - What You Need to Know

1:45—3:15PM

Facilitator: Glenn Liebman, CEO, MHANYS

Commissioner MaryEllen Elia,

NYS Education Department

Commissioner Ann Marie Sullivan,

MD, NYS Office of Mental Health

William T. Gettman, CEO,

Northern Rivers

Tim Kremer, Executive Director, NYS

School Boards Association

John Richter, Director of Public Policy,

MHANYS

On July 1, 2018, schools in New York

State will have to begin the mandatory

teaching of mental health in schools.

Leading experts in the field including

Office of Mental Health Commissioner

Ann Sullivan and State Education

Commissioner, Maryellen Elia will

discuss their agency’s vision of the

integration of mental health into schools.

Other stakeholders will discuss the operational issues of

implementation and MHANYS will provide expectations

of what should be included in a mental health

curriculum.

COMMISSIONER ANN MARIE SULLIVAN

COMMISSIONER MARYELLEN ELIA

in Turbulent Times THRIVING

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

IN NEW YORK STATE, INC.

in Turbulent Times THRIVING

Annual Awards Dinner, October 18

Conference, October 19

Albany Marriott

REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration Deadline: October 12, 2017 Register Online at www.mhanys.org

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

#1: Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 5:00 to 9:00PM Mental Health Association Affiliate Price: $70 per person All Others: $85 per person Registration Begins: 5:00PM Included in the Cost: Entrée, Salad & Dessert

#2: Conference Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 8:00AM to 3:30PM Mental Health Association Affiliate: $100 per person All Others: $175 per person Registration Begins: 7:45AM Included in the Cost: All Workshops, Keynote Address, Special

Presentations and Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

#3: Awards Dinner & Conference Wednesday & Thursday, October 18-19, 2017

Mental Health Association Affiliate: $160 per person All Others: $250 per person Registration Begins: See Above NOTE: The Discount Price is available if you register and submit

payment for both events at the same time. Rate adjustments cannot be made after registration has been processed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All registrations must be submitted

online at www.mhanys.org. Registrations

will not be processed without payment.

Checks and Vouchers must be received

prior to attending the conference.

To pay by check: Mail check made

payable to MHANYS to 194 Washington

Avenue, Suite 415, Albany, NY 12210

To submit a Voucher or Purchase Order:

Voucher or PO must include name(s) of

individual registrants attending. Fax form

to 518-427-8676 or mail to the address

above.

CANCELLATION / REFUND

POLICY:

Registrants wishing to cancel must

inform MHANYS in writing by October

10, 2017 to avoid liability for the entire

fee. A $25.00 processing fee will be held

for each cancelled registrant, regardless

of date of cancellation. In cases where

cancellations are not received by

October 10, 2017, refunds will not be

made. If payment has not been made,

registrant will be invoiced for the entire

fee. No-shows will be invoiced for the

entire fee. Substitutions can be made at

any time.

Albany Marriott

189 Wolf Road

Albany, NY 12205

Phone: 518-458-8444

Group Rate: $116.00 per night

Deadline to Receive Group Rate:

October 9, 2017

HOTEL INFORMATION: