In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Gould Farm and Berkshire AHEC are honored to be able to bring experts to the Berkshires to share their knowledge and insights with everyone touched by mental illness.
This unique one-day, interdisciplinary symposium brings together experts whose work informs cutting-edge approaches to recovery. In addition to presentations, the day includes a moderated conversation among the experts and a panel of consumers/family members. We expect all perspectives and audience participation to inform a dialogue and enhance learning.
The symposium will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 at Cranwell Resort, Lenox, MA.
Continuing Education Credits (CE) will be available.
The symposium is designed to provoke thought and conversation consistent with recommendations in the President's New Freedom Commission and evidence-based work. It is geared for anybody touched by mental illness or working in the field, including: Doctors * Psychologists * Social Workers * Peer Counselors * Case Managers * Nurses *Educators * Teachers * Students * Consumers of Services * Families * Administrators.
This conference provides an opportunity to combine work and play with special accommodations at Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club.
Fees: Early bird - $130 before March 15;
Regular - $135;
Late - after April 12 -$140
Fee Includes: CE materials, certificate of completion, coffee/tea w Gould Farm pastries, and lunch
Lodging fees:$139 (Thursday) and $169 (Friday or Saturday), exclusive of taxes. Call 637-1364 and note the conference title to make reservations at these special rates. Accommodations are limited; make your reservations as soon as possible.
Gould Farm's mission is to maintain a farm-oriented community that offers opportunities for recovery and growth to those challenged with mental illness.
Gould Farmis a private, nonprofit program for adults 18 years and older, with major mental illness: depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia and related disorders at a sub-acute level, co-occurring disorders at a non-acute level or fully in remission, who are voluntarily in treatment and are medication compliant.