Rural Mental Health Conference
Unique Challenges, Unique Solutions
Brooks, AB
Heritage Inn and Convention Centre
April 29 - May 1 2020
About
Conference planning is underway for RMH 2020! After the success of the first year, we're expecting a bigger crowd and have moved to a bigger facility. We hope to see you April 29-May 1 2020 at the Heritage Inn and Convention Centre in Brooks
The RMH Conference aims to:
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Celebrate programs being implemented in rural areas.
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Share ideas/practices and build capacity of rural health care providers.
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Bring delegates from across the province to Brooks to showcase our programs/facilities.
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Raise the profile and awareness of rural mental health and form relationships with other communities to advance the practice.
The Rural Mental Health Conference was first held in 2018. Conference organizers believe that rural communities and mental health care workers face unique challenges and must employ unique solutions to help their communities succeed.
The Conference
Unique Challenges, Unique Solutions
Giving small communities the resources they require
The RMH Conference will start at 12:00pm on April 29th and last until 2:00pm on May 1st. The program includes a mixture of keynote speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
Below is a very tentative schedule of events for RMH 2020. Details and speakers are expected to change somewhat - speakers, timelines, events and other details should be finalized by January 2020.
Registration Opens Feb 1 2020
Early Bird $225 Regular $275
Day 1 - Wednesday April 29
12:00 - Registration
12:45 - Opening Remarks
1:00 - Keynote - Séan McCann
2:30 - Coffee Break
2:45 - Breakout Sessions A
Option A1 - "Picture a Farmer"
Option A2 - High River Emotional Safe Spot program Option A3 - Animal Therapy
4:15 - Wrap Up
7:00 - Community Performance by Séan McCann
Day 2 - Thursday April 30
8:00 - Continental Breakfast
8:30 - Opening Remarks
8:45 - Keynote - Chancellor Charles Weaselhead
10:15 - Coffee Break
10:30 - Breakout Sessions B
Option B1 - Answers to your Questions about ADHD
Option B2 - Curious About E-Cigarettes and Vaping
Option B3 - Grief, Loss and Depression
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Kitchen Table Conversation - Agriculture Panel
2:30 - Coffee Break
2:45 - Breakout Sessions C
Option C1 - Helping Indigenous Youth Reach for the Stars
Option C2 - Help for First Responders
Option C3 - Growing Up Queer
4:15 - Wrap Up
Day 3 - Friday May 1
8:00 - Continental Breakfast
8:30 - Opening Remarks
8:45 - Keynote - Jacquie Eales
10:15 - Coffee Break
10:30 - Breakout Sessions D
Option D1 - Dementia Friendly/Inclusive Communities
Option D2 - Battling Loneliness
Option D3 - Caregiver Support
12:00 - Lunch
12:30 - Wrap Up
Speakers
The RMH Conference has a full agenda which builds capacity and provides implementable programs and solutions. Some of our high profile speakers and their subject matter is profiled below:
Séan McCann
Formerly of Great Big Sea
Sing. Share. Survive.
Music has been my medicine in recovery, helping me communicate and find clarity even in the most difficult moments.
Chancellor Charles Weaselhead
Education is the new Buffalo
Taatsiikiipoyii, former Blood Tribe Chief and Treaty 7 Grand Chief Charles (Charlie) Weaselhead Jr. was born on the Blood Indian Reserve in 1949. Since the early 1980's, Charles Weaselhead has worked hard to advance many health and educational initiatives to improve the health care outcomes for the People.
Brad Osadczuk &
Jeff Lewandoski
Rebuilding after the Worst Happens;
A Kitchen Table Conversation
In September 2016 one cow, exported to the US from the Brad Osadczuk ranch, 50 km NE of Brooks, tested positive for bovine TB. In the months that followed, ranchers were fearful that their livelihoods would be lost forever
Jacquie Eales
Family Caregiving: From private troubles to public action
Jacquie Eales is fascinated by late life families and has bridged research, policy and practice to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and family caregivers.
Coming from out of town?
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2. Ramada Inn
5. Heritage Inn & Convention Centre
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