35th Summer Institute TRANSFORMING SERVICES TO TRANSFORM LIVES SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION depends upon the constant exploration and sharing of new ideas and thoughts. The Institute of Medicine’s recent reports and the President’s 2003 New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America, explain what a systems transformation will mean to all stakeholders. FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER INSTITUTE POSTER SESSION! SPACE IS LIMITED! The first 20 submissions that meet criteria will be displayed during the entire Summer Institute; a pamphlet included in the Summer Institute participant packet will recognize the individuals and agencies involved. Poster Presenters will explain the achievements displayed in their poster during a 45 minute Poster Session on Tuesday, July 25th, from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Posters must address one or more of the Six Goals outlined in the New Freedom Commission: http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov/reports/FinalReport/toc.html • Goal 1: Mental Health is Recognized as Essential to Overall Health • Goal 2: Mental Health Care is Consumer and Family Driven • Goal 3: Disparities in Mental Health Services are Eliminated • Goal 4: Early Mental Health Screening, Assessment, and Referral to Services are Common Practice • Goal 5: Excellent Mental Health Care is Delivered and Research is Accelerated • Goal 6: Technology enhances access to Mental Health Care and Information. HOW CAN YOU BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING EVENT? Review the guidelines and follow directions for submission of a poster. Questions? Contact Marilyn Siebold, Training Administrator at the DSAMH Training Office (255-2778) or at marilyn.siebold@state.de.us. Applications are available at our web site: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/SI06. POSTER SESSIONS CRITERIA Posters must be: • A description of an innovative program, an analysis of a problem and how you solved it, or a report of new research as it relates to system transformation. • Prepared on showcase-quality sturdy and lightweight 5mm thick foam board, no larger than 36” x 48.” • Easy to read from 6 feet. DO NOT use less than 16 font. All posters must include: • Title: Poster sessions with interesting titles have the advantage when it comes to attracting visitors (e.g., “Breakthrough in Mental Health Prevention.”) • Agency and/or individuals involved: People may want to contact you later, so be sure to include agency name and address, and/or phone number, e-mail address, web site, etc. • Description of the “problem” or unmet need: Use narrative and data. Short, informative statements and attractive, enlightening graphics are recommended. • Description of achievement in transformation: Explain what you and others did, what methods you used, and how it addresses a goal of a transformed mental health/substance use condition system. Explanations should enhance the data and make the graphics more powerful. • Evidence of success: Use narrative and data to explain the outcomes. • Conclusion: Highlight the two or three important ideas you want to convey. OPTIONAL: Handouts – you may want to have some handouts for the Tuesday morning Poster Session. For those who will want to find out more about your achievement, be sure to have some contact information on the poster. IMPORTANT: All posters must be delivered to the DSAMH Training Office by July 14th. All posters must be picked up Friday afternoon, July 28th. Poster developers or their designee must be available for the Poster Session on Tuesday morning, July 25th from 8:00am – 8:45am. 35th Annual Summer Institute Poster Session Registration Form Poster Abstract: In 150 words or less, describe what you are going to present in your poster. Include the title of the poster (e.g., “Success in Early Assessment”), the agency and/or individuals involved; the problem solved or special achievement; and 2 or 3 key ideas you will share with the conference attendees. Be sure to explain how the poster relates to one of the New Freedom Commission goals. • Brief description of materials that will be displayed (data, photos, etc.) • Agency or organization sponsoring poster: Street address: Phone number: Web site or internet address: • Name of person responsible for poster: Relationship to agency or organization: Day time phone number: Evening or cell phone number: E-mail address: Please return this completed form to DSAMH Training Office by May 30th. FAX (255-4450); or mail to DSAMH Training Office, 1901 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720; or e-mail: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/SI06.