NAMI South Carolina Annual Mental Health Conference

Thu Sep 04 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2) | Columbia

NAMI South Carolina
Publisher/HostNAMI South Carolina
NAMI South Carolina Annual Mental Health Conference
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Join us at the NAMI South Carolina Annual Mental Health Conference for a day of learning, connection, and support!
About this Event

Welcome to the NAMI South Carolina Annual Mental Health Conference "Unity in the Community:Mental Health for All!"Join us in person at the Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2) for a day filled with insightful sessions, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. Connect with mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals with lived experience. Together, let's raise awareness, break stigmas, and promote mental wellness. Don't miss this chance to be part of a supportive community dedicated to mental health education and advocacy. See you there!

We have APPLIED for General CE Credits and CE Credits for social workers and counselors from Midlands AHEC. Registration for CE Credits will open once we are approved.

Law Enforcement credit hours will be offered! The exact number will be determined soon.

A limited number of scholarships are availble to those living with a mental illness. Please fill out this application.

Our conference hotel is the HIlton Garden Inn at 8910 Farrow Rd., Columbia, SC 29203. Conference Rate is $149 before tax.

We would like to thank our sponsors.

Title Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson.

Blue Sponsors:

Trusted Results Therapy Group

Disability Rights SC

New Hope Treatment Centers


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Agenda

šŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome and Business Meeting
šŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Plenary- NAMI Programs: Teri Brister and Nikki Rashes, NAMI National
šŸ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions

Info: Breakout 1 Estate Planning and Trusts- Sarah St. Onge Breakout 2 "Better Help" Jennifer Beaujon Breakout 3 "Guiding Reins" Diane Prewitt Breakout 4 "EMDR" Carrie Graham


šŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Plenary (Lunch included) Ken Nicholson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
šŸ•‘: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Info: Breakout 1: Understanding SSI/SSDI- Tom Mayne Breakout 2: YCAE Team Presentation on Workplace Wellness and Avoiding Burnout- Annashia Harrison, Krystyna Meyer, Kelsey Thomas, Lindsey White. Breakout 3: Maye and Jason Jepson sharing their journey with mental illness Breakout 4: Trauma and Wellness- Stephen Power, retired Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officer


šŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Plenary- Legislative Panel
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2), 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, United States

Tickets

USD 33.85 to USD 49.87

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