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2008 NAMI Convention: Multicultural Action Center Events

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The NAMI 2008 National Convention took place June 13–16 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The NAMI annual convention provides information on cutting-edge research, treatment, advocacy, support, and camaraderie for families, consumers, providers of mental health services, members, and nonmembers—the entire NAMI family.

The Multicultural Action Center was proud to host workshops and sessions focusing on new research and initiatives addressing the needs of our diverse grassroots. Click here to access session and speaker information including downloadable presentations and handouts.

Visit www.nami.org/convention for general NAMI 2008 National Convention presentations and recaps.

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NAMI Multicultural Leadership Conference

St. Louis, MO  March 28-30, 2008

For the first time, leaders of multicultural efforts from NAMI state organizations and affiliates around the country gathered for a weekend-long conference hosted by the NAMI Multicultural Action Center. The goal of this conference was to provide conference attendees with networking opportunities and the information and tools necesary to carry out strategic initiatives to promote progress in multicultural action at the local level, moving these leaders from good to great through advocacy, cultural competence, and multicultural outreach.

• Click here for a recap of the conference including details on sessions and access to PowerPoint presentations and supportive materials utilized during the conference
• Click here to view and download materials provided on the resource CD made available to conference attendees.

Multicultural Events and Resources of Previous NAMI Conventions:

• NAMI 2008 Annual Convention held in Orlando
• NAMI 2007 Annual Convention held in San Diego 
• Elimintating Disparities: Multicultural Strategic Summit, a special event of the 2006 NAMI Convention in Washington, DC.

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