Conference:
"Today's Family and the Faces of Mental Illness: A Life's Journey"

Wednesday, October 29th -
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Radisson Penn Harris, Harrisburg

Criminal Justice Symposium-
Veterans with Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
"A Growing Challenge for Families and Mental Health Advocates"

• ART SHOW - All NAMI members are welcome to enter original artwork for the annual art show. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories. Please
  indicate the number of planned submissions in each category.

• SCHOLARSHIPS - Scholarships cover conference registration expenses only. Meals are included in this fee. Hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the attendees.
  • All scholarship applicants are expected to seek assistance from other sources, including but not limited to affiliate funds, county funds, and personal resources.
  • Scholarship funds are limited; multiple applicants from the same family will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Scholarship applicants must be members of NAMI Pennsylvania. You must submit affiliate information to verify membership.
  • All scholarship applications must be received no later than September 22, 2008.
    Notification regarding your request will be made in writing no later than September 30, 2007.
  • Limited number of scholarships are available for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing or family members.
  • Submission of this form affirms that I understand the expectations and conditions of this scholarship application.
• AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE DINNER:
  • ROBERT J. THOMPSON PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR AWARD:
    Open to nominations.
  • MEDIA AWARD: Open to nominations.
  • PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: Open to nominations.
  • PSYCHIATRIST OF THE YEAR AWARD: Open to nominations.
  • JEAN PISANO ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR AWARD: Open to nominations
  • EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AWARD: Open to nominations

"Today's Family and the Faces of Mental Illness: A Life's Journey"