CIT Summit:http://namikansas.org/crisis-intervention-teams/
In a mental health crisis, people are more likely to encounter police than get medical help. The primary purpose of Crisis Intervention Teams is to help law enforcement officers recognize a mental health problem and get people treatment. Also, to work to create and sustain more effective interactions among law enforcement officers, mental health care providers, individuals with mental illness, their families and communities also to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
MidWest Ability Summit:http://midwestabilitysummit.org/
The Midwest Ability Summit (formally the Kansas City Ability Expo) is collaboration between several metro-wide organizations. Our purpose is to create a truly metro-wide ability expo for those with disabilities and older adults, their families, caregivers, healthcare professionals and as an educational opportunity for the entire Greater Kansas City community.
Brain Injury Workshop: http://biaks.org/
Brain injury is not an event or an outcome. It is the start of a misdiagnosed, misunderstood, under-funded neurological disease. People who sustain brain injuries must have timely access to expert trauma care, specialized rehabilitation, lifelong disease management, and individualized services and supports in order to live healthy, independent, and satisfying lives.
BIAA's mission is to advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury. We are dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury. With a network of state affiliates, local chapters, and support groups, we are the voice of brain injury.
NAMI Kansas Conference Oct 2015:http://namikansas.org/conference-wrap-up/
NAMI holds an annual conference in every State where applicable. It’s a great conference filled with several learning workshops attended by friends and families of individuals with Mental illness, various organizations and companies
Our Advocacy and Outreach efforts are a combined result of networking and collaborations formed with different organizations to create awareness of Mental Health and provide educational, informational, human resources to the communities we serve and partner with by establishing a solid and pioneered footprint.
Our Media coverage entails both print and digital publications as well as audio presentations on radio, youtube channels, films, television and podcasts an allows us to share our material to a broader audience including International markets and break barriers.
Our collaborative efforts at community events allows us to benchmark our footprint by being the go to hub for community development at festivals, sporting events, trade shows, award shows and nightlife activities to reach audiences of all genres.
Our projects foster both entrepreneurial and philanthropic partnerships of giving and sharing to those in need and especially those less fortunate and whose stories are untold and voices unspoken of.
