Third Annual Behavioral Health Summit

As September and National Recovery Month draw to a close, it is only appropriate that the Behavioral Health Provider Coalition of Cape and Island is holding its Third Annual Behavioral Health Summit, “Building Bridges to Recovery.”

The daylong conference will be highlighting some of the innovative collaborations that are happening on the Cape as well as more national models. The Barnstable Police will be hosting a panel discussion about the Community Intervention Unit- a team of three that are definitely “boots on the ground” in Hyannis. Sargent Jeannie Challis was Interviewd by WQRC, Codcomm and WCAI about her involvement and it was moving to see her dedication to those in our community that so many would like to either ignore or hide. She talked in detail about the difficulties faced by the team when someone asks for help with their recovery.

Below, please find several of the panels that will be highlighting helping people along the Road to Recovery.

• 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM “Community Initiatives in Mental Health and Public Safety”
Moderator: Raymond Tamasi, CEO – Gosnold on Cape Cod
Featuring panelists from: Barnstable Police Community Impact Unit, Yarmouth Police Mental Health and Substance Abuse Task Force, Dennis Police Community Services Unit, Department of Mental Health, and Gosnold on Cape Cod

• 1:15 PM – 2:20 PM “What Happened Here: The Untold Story of Addiction on Cape”
Snippets of this powerful movie will be shown with discussion following each scene.

• 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM “Integrating Care: Challenges and Opportunities on Cape Cod”
Moderator: Cheryl Bartlett, Executive Director – Office of Community Health, Cape Cod Healthcare
Featuring panelists from: Centers for Behavioral Health, Cape Cod Healthcare, Children’s Hospital, Gosnold on Cape Cod, and Duffy Health Centers

No matter whether your journey is personal or professional, this conference will be a helpful end to National Recovery month.

When: Friday October 2, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT
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Where: Resort and Conference Center
35 Scudder Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601

For more information or to register contact Samantha Kossow
Behavioral Health Provider Coalition of Cape Cod and the Islands
(774) 994-1697
Seats are still available and registration opens at 8:00 and closing remarks begin at 4:00.