NNews March 2026

32 March 2026 Spring Conference Celebrates NJAMHAA’s 75th Anniversary, Provides Critical Information for Success of Providers and thoseThey Serve NJAMHAA is excited to also host the Diamond Courage &Compassion Awards: Looking BackwithGratitude, Looking ForwardwithHope at the end of the first day, whenNJAMHAAwill honor individuals who havemade exceptional contributions to the state and nation’s behavioral healthcare systems and to NJAMHAA’s success. Day 2 will start with a keynote presentation, TransformingMental Health Care: The Collaborative CareModel in Action , by TheresaMiskimen Rivera, MD, DLFAPA, President of the American Psychiatric Association. It will also feature a variety of workshops, including presentations on the growing importance of mental health professionals in regard to hostage and crisis negotiation; the evolution of stigma within behavioral health; and adverse childhood experiences and their long-termeffects. The conference’s Day 2 plenary session will feature Chuck Ingoglia, MSW, President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, who will provide an overview of the national behavioral health landscape, highlighting recent changes within federal agencies related to oversight, implementation, and funding authority. The NJAMHAA Spring Conference will be a perfect way to reinforce partnerships that have empowered all that NJAMHAA has accomplished over the past 75 years. We look forward to seeing you all there! KEYNOTE SPEAKER TheresaMiskimen Rivera, MD, DLFAPA President American Psychiatric Association PLENARY SPEAKER Chuck Ingoglia, MSW President and CEO National Council for Mental Wellbeing Transforming Mental Health Care: The Collaborative Care Model in Action Behavioral Health Now and in the Future: Federal Policy and State Impacts KEYNOTE ADDDRESS PLENARY ADDDRESS Use the link below or scan the QR code for all programdetails and to register to attend. Register and pay by April 1, 2026 , to guarantee your spot and take advantage of Early Bird pricing! If registration and/ or payment is received after this date, the registrant will be charged the regular rate. njamhaa.site-ym.com/mpage/ spring-26#Summary continued frompage 31