Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit

Friday, March 10, 2023

Indianapolis Marriott North

Registration will open Wednesday, January 11, 2023.


NAMI Indiana's Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott North on Friday, March 10, 2023. Each year, NAMI Indiana pulls together a diverse group of leaders from the criminal justice field to provide education and new tools for professionals. The Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit creates significant and positive changes in policies within Indiana's criminal justice system.

"NAMI Indiana has proven itself to be a great convener on these issues and a leader in fostering collaboration" - Summit attendee

"Looking forward to what I consider to be the most educational conference in the area because of the quality of the presenters and their credentials. Keep up the good work." - Summit exhibitor

There are a limited number of SCHOLARSHIPS available for individuals living with mental illness or their family members to attend the Summit. If you meet that criteria and are interested in applying for a scholarship, please click on the Scholarship Application button below. For a printable version, please contact Elizabeth Boyle eboyle@namiindiana.org. The scholarship application DEADLINE is February 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Summit Program Guide


  • Exhibitors

  • NAMI Indiana staff and board members

  • Sponsors

  • Presenter bios

  • Agenda

  • Information on CIT (Crisis Intervention Teams) in Indiana

  • Information on Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement

Topics

Plenary Sessions:

  • Indiana 988 Implementation Update

This plenary session will update the audience on Indiana's 988 implementation from members of the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction’s 988 Planning Team. Team members will present on the work of Indiana’s 988 core area planning committees, collaborations between 988 and 911, how 988 will fit into Indiana’s larger crisis continuum, and the funding strategies being explored to build and sustain it.

  • Wellness & Self-Care for Law Enforcement, First Responders, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Professionals

Dr. Will Miller is one of the country’s leading authorities on stress reduction and life balance. Attendees at NAMI Indiana’s 19th annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit will take away a solid message about what gets in the way of living a life of personal and career well-being. Unlike standard, simplistic motivational speeches that feel good in the moment, Will’s content is grounded in solid psychological and sociological science and research.

Workshop topics include:

  • A Year and Half in the Life of a New CIT Program: Using Best Practices to Create Partnerships and Systems Change

  • Cross-Sectional Streaming: Responding to Risk Chains Through Protective Partnerships

  • Indiana Department of Correction - Updates in Addiction Recovery Services and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

  • Stride Center - A Community Approach to Crisis Diversion

  • Sharing Information Related to Mental Health: Considerations for Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement and Family

  • Joining Community Forces - Accessing and Connecting with Resources for the Military-Connected Population

Continuing Education for Professionals

Registration to the Summit includes continuing education credits (5.5 hours of ILEA for law enforcement; 5.5 hours of CEU for L.S.W., L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T., L.M.H.C., L.A.C, and L.C.A.C.; 2.5 hours CLE and 2.5 hours NLS for a total of 5.0 credit hours for attorneys), access to all plenary sessions, workshops, all exhibitors in our virtual exhibitor hall, as well as networking opportunities and gamification challenges.

Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

For sponsorship information, please email mhalbert@namiindiana.org