2016 Annual Addictions & Mental Health Conference. Call for Presentations

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1 Overview May 29 th, 30 th, 31 th, 2016 Marriott Toronto Airport, 901 Dixon Road, Toronto Call for Presentations Due: Monday, January 18 th, 2016 Addictions and Mental Health Ontario is pleased to announce its 2016 Conference to be held at the Marriott Toronto Airport, Toronto, Ontario on May 29 th, 30 th & 31 th, Attended by over 300 delegates, our conference continues to grow and deliver important and dynamic information, as well as offering an excellent networking opportunity to all participants. This year s conference will focus on person-centered care within the context of the five pillars of the provincial mental health and addictions strategy, Open Minds, Healthy Minds. Some elements of person-centered care include: respecting the person s values and putting the person at the center of care ensuring people have access to the right care when they need it ensuring continuity between and within services coordinating and integrating care working together to make sure there is good communication, information and education making sure people are physically comfortable and safe; emotional support involving family and friends This is by no means a comprehensive list. Your workshop may address any of these or any other topic relating to person-centered care. Your workshop should convey evidence informed practices, experience or perspectives on providing high quality, effective, integrated, culturally competent, person-directed services and supports for individuals with mental illnesses and addictions, their families and caregivers. In addition, the presentation should address how persons with lived experience are involved in the planning or practice that is the subject of the presentation. It should also include the ways in which knowledge transfer is implemented. We will also continue to select presentations that inform strategies and practices to address leadership skill building, governance, service integration, financial and human resource needs, health care policy and transformation, quality and data improvement, knowledge mobilization and capacity. Page 1 of 5

2 Presentation Information Conference sessions will be 90-minutes which allows for knowledge transfer, interaction and discussion. Proposals may be for the full 90 minutes or shorter submissions that can be combined. Please submit a 300- word abstract that MUST include all of the following sections: Session Title Create a title that is short but clearly identifies and matches the content of your session. The conference planning committee reserves the right to revise the title as necessary. Reason for submission of proposal In a 100 words or less, describe why you feel your proposal is important to addiction and mental health professionals. Presentation Description 50-word description of presentation which will be used in all conference advertising material. Presenter(s) biography including title/position, organization (25-word maximum per presenter). List if the workshop has been delivered before include the conference sponsor and date. Objectives/Intended Outcomes Be SPECIFIC and PRECISE and declare what will be accomplished. The outcomes should have a single aim and end-product or result that is easily verifiable. Please provide 3 learning objectives outlining what participants will take away from the seminar or workshop. Examples of verbs to use in writing objectives: After this presentation, participants will be able to: identify, define, select, indicate assess, analyze, evaluate increase, add, develop, expand, enlarge decrease, reduce, lessen, diminish start, initiate, begin, establish organize, participate, attend develop, create, design, construct Identify what target audience your workshop is directed towards: Therapists/Counsellors Clinical/Program Directors Executive Directors Researchers & Academics Physicians Nurses Educators How persons with lived experience will participate in the presentation Contact details (be sure to include your address) Audio-visual needs (a/v equipment must be ordered in advance) Session format (panel, round table, paper presentation, etc.) Selection Process The Conference Planning committee will review and select workshops taking into consideration the following criteria: The involvement of persons with lived experience Using a health equity lens to improve the quality of services delivered The potential for the topic of the workshop to generate stimulating discussions and useful results. (e.g. learn a new skill or provide some type of take away idea) The workshop offers a high quality and high level learning experience that has a significant positive impact on the professional development of the attendees. The presenters' ability to demonstrate in the proposal a well-organized process and plan for the workshop that fosters interactivity. (e.g. is the workshop creative & innovative in all of its elements) Page 2 of 5

3 The overall balance of topics in the workshop sessions and relevance to the main conference theme. Please Note: 1. Submissions that do not include all the information required in the format requested will not be reviewed. 2. Unless otherwise indicated in your submission, all presentations will be posted to the Addictions and Mental Health Ontario website. 3. Although speakers are not required to register for our conference, workshop presenters do receive a discount on conference registration fees as follows: One presenter 50% Two presenters 25% Three or more presenters 15% Application Deadline: Please complete the attached information template and send to Janis Cramp as listed below. All proposals must be received by WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, By janis.cramp@addictionsandmentalhealthontario.ca 2. Fax: For further information please contact Janis Cramp at janis.cramp@addictionsandmentalhealthontario.ca or by phone at We regret that not all proposals will be accepted due to space limitations. Workshops will be selected to ensure a comprehensive and dynamic program. On behalf of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario thank you for your interest in our Annual Conference. Page 3 of 5

4 Call for Presentations Submission Deadline: Friday, January 13 th, 2016 Session Title: May 29 th, 30 th, 31 st, 2016 Presenter(s) Biography (25 word maximum per presenter): Reason for submission of proposal (100 words or less): (why the proposal is important to addiction & mental health professionals) Presentation Description (50 word maximum): (to be used in all conference advertising material) Objectives/Intended Outcomes: (be specific & precise & describe what will be accomplished) How will you involve Persons with Lived Experience: Identify the Target Audience: List if the workshop has been delivered before (include conference organizer & date): Page 4 of 5

5 Contact Details: May 29 th, 30 th, 31 st, 2016 Audio-Visual Needs: Session Time (20 min, 45 min, 90 min): Session Format (panel, round table, paper presentation, etc.): Page 5 of 5