2015 Annual Meeting

Let others know that there is hope and understanding. You can change the way the world sees mental health.

NAMI Arizona is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to serving individuals and families affected by mental illness to improve their quality of life and achieve recovery. NAMI Arizona promotes activities, in partnership with local NAMI affiliates, through education, advocacy, research, and support.

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NAMI Arizona
Governing Board:

Vicki Johnson, M.A.,
President

Cheryl Fanning, B.S.N/ M.B.A., Vice President

Gina Boyer, Ph.D.,
Secretary

Robert Sorce, J.D.,
Treasurer

Jeffrey Brown, B.S.-Political Science, Governor

Kay Brown, M.C.,
Governor

Sherry Candeleria, B.S., CPM, PHR, Governor

Kathy Gerhart, B.B.A., CPA, Governor

Barbara Lang, M.A., LPC, LISAC, CCSOTS, Governor

Joshua N. Mozell, J.D.,
Governor

Betty Seery, CPRP, Governor

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Jim Dunn, M.Ed./C, CPRP,
Executive Director/CEO

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NAMI Arizona
Advisory Board:

Rep. Heather Carter, Ed.D. Dist 15; Education, (Chair) Health Committee

James B. Frost, M.D., F.A.C.S., Past President – NAMI Arizona

Geraldine “Gerri” Mattern, J.D., Mental Health Attorney/ Advocate

Nick Margiotta, Phoenix P.D. CIT Coordinator, International CIT Board Member

Suzanne Rabideau, M.C., L.P.C., M.B.A.

Frank Scarpati, Ph.D.,
President/CEO – Community Bridges, Inc.

Kurt Sheppard, M.A.O.M.,
CEO – Valle del Sol

Rep. Victoria Steele, M.C., LPC Dist 9; Health; Insurance-Retirement; Transportation Committees

Ralph Valera, M.S.W.
CEO – Pinal Hispanic Council

2015 NAMI Arizona Annual Meeting

You’re invited…
Saturday January 31st, 2015
Disability Empowerment Center
5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
NAMI Arizona 2015 Annual Meeting and Celebration
“Now We’re Cooking”

The NAMI Arizona Board of Directors invites you to attend and participate in our 2015 Annual Meeting and Celebration scheduled for Saturday January 31st, 2015 at the Disability Empowerment Center 5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

This coming year’s event themed, “Now We’re Cooking,” is designed to celebrate the powerful relationships solidified by NAMI Arizona and community partners during recent years. We hope that this year’s event will both recognize past accomplishments as well as serve as a springboard for NAMI AZ and its affiliates to achieve even greater impact in Arizona in the future.

We value the community’s early and strong support of NAMI Arizona which has helped us to strengthen our impact at both the State and Affiliate level. For example, we have forged relationships with key leadership in all three branches of Arizona State government, police, fire, prosecutors, judges, crisis providers, individuals, families, and communities from across the State to advocate for persons and families confronting mental illness. Though this advocacy we hope to address the gaps in care contributing to the unfortunate and ever evolving cycle of mental illness, homelessness, incarceration, imprisonment, emergency room, and access to care.

Thank you for all you do for those we serve and for your unwavering support!

We look forward to joining you at our 2015 Annual Meeting and Celebration January 31st and continuing our collaborative partnering throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Jim Dunn, M.Ed./C, CPRP
Executive Director/CEO
NAMI Arizona
5025 E. Washington St., Ste 112
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602.885.4166
jimdunnaz@msn.com
www.namiarizona.org

View The 2015 Meeting Agenda

AGENDA
NAMI Arizona 2015 Annual Meeting and Celebration
Saturday January 31st, 2015
Disability Empowerment Center
5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

9:30 Welcome and Introductions of NAMI Arizona Board and Affiliate Leaders (Jim Dunn, Executive Director/CEO, NAMI Arizona)

9:45 Message from NAMI Arizona President Vicki Johnson

10:00 Moment of Reflection and Inspiration

10:30 Keynote: NAMI National Perspective (Mary Giliberti, JD – NAMI Executive Director)

11:15 Lunch (provided)

12:00 Arizona and Regional Collaboration (Jon T. Perez, Ph.D., CAPT, USPHS Regional Administrator, HHS Region IX Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

12:45 Sharing/Discussion led by Cenpatico Integrated Care and NAMI in Southern Arizona

1:30 Sharing/Discussion led by NARBHA/HCIC and NAMI in Northern Arizona

2:15 Sharing/Discussion led by MMIC and NAMI in Central Arizona

3:00 Wrap-up, questions, comments from audience

3:30 Close

NAMI Arizona thanks our generous community partners and sponsors who continue to make these efforts possible with Special Thanks to Community Partnership of Southern Arizona (CPSA), Cenpatico Integrated Care, Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC), Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority (NARBHA)/Health Choice Integrated Care (HCIC), Recovery Innovations of Arizona (RIAZ), Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services (AZDBHS), NAMI Valley of the Sun, NAMI Flagstaff, NAMI Yavapai County, NAMI Sedona, NAMI Southern Arizona, NAMI Pinal Central, NAMI Southeastern Arizona, NAMI Yuma, the Arizona Peer and Family Coalition, David’s Hope/Arizona Mental Health & Criminal Justice Coalition, the Arizona Justice Alliance, Children’s Action Alliance, the NAACP, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Arizona, the ACLU of Arizona, MHA-Arizona, and PAFCO for their intentional partnering to make best use of our precious State resources during these challenging times.

View the 2015 NAMI Arizona Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Level Collaborative Community Partner $ 10,000
• Platinum Sponsor for 2015 Annual Meeting
• Prominent logo recognition on all Annual Meeting materials, digital and print, programs, website, social media.
• Opportunity to speak at NAMI AZ Annual Meeting
• Booth and canopy (when applicable) provided at Annual Meeting
• Recognition in Annual Financial Report

Gold Sponsor Level Collaborative Community Partner $ 7,500
• Gold Sponsor for 2015 Annual Meeting
• Logo recognition on all Annual Meeting materials, digital and print, programs, website, social media
• Podium recognition at Annual Meeting
• Booth and canopy (when applicable) provided at Annual Meeting

Silver Sponsor Level Collaborative Community Partner $ 5,000
• Silver Sponsor for 2015 Annual Meeting
• Logo recognition on all Annual Meeting materials, digital and print, programs, website, social media
• Podium recognition at Annual Meeting.
• Booth (when applicable) provided at Annual Meeting

Bronze Sponsor Level Collaborative Community Partner $ 2,500
• Bronze Sponsor for 2015 Annual Meeting
• Logo recognition on all Annual Meeting materials, digital and print programs, website, social media
• Podium recognition at Annual Meeting

View a "Special Thanks" to Our Sponsors

NAMI Arizona
2015 Annual Meeting and Celebration
Saturday January 31st, 2015
Disability Empowerment Center
5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

With Special Thanks to our Sponsors…

Platinum Sponsors
Community Partnership of Southern Arizona
Cenpatico Integrated Care
Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority – Health Choice Integrated Care
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care

Silver Sponsors
Arizona Department of Health Services/ Division of Behavioral Health Services
Recovery Innovations
Wetter Foundation (in memory of David Byrne)

Other Financial Partners
• Arizona Council of Human Service Providers
• American Friends Service Commitee

“United in Transforming Arizona Integrated Health Outcomes,” “Cultivating a Collaborative Community Approach,” “Crankin’ Up The Collaboration,” and “Now We’re Cooking,” reflect NAMI Arizona’s determined effort to intentionally partner with police, first responders, crisis system, providers, legislators, government officials, individuals, families and communities seeking to educate, inform and assist the public on how best to access precious resources, achieve cost effective solutions, and hoping to prevent additional tragedies in the future.