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Mental Health Approaches to Intellectual/Developmental Disability
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Mental Health Approaches to Intellectual/Developmental Disability


Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM - 2 PM CDT

This training is aimed at bridging the gap between mental health issues/concerns and individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities in Sedgwick County. This training was developed by NADD (An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs) to engage, educate and collaborate across multiple support systems for the ID/DD population.

This 2 day training will cover 5 modules explaining what is Dual Diagnosis, signs and symptoms of Mental Illness, different support strategies, the aging population, and how to bring inter-system collaboration across multiple support systems for these individuals. This training is open to case managers, direct support staff, work trainers, and nursing staff working with individuals who have an ID/DD or mental health diagnosis.

 

Training Dates:

Day 1

September 26, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Day 2

October 17, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Presenters:

Erin Koochel, BS, Targeted Case Manager at The Arc of Sedgwick County
Kendra Wolff, Psych MH APRN-BC, Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility

 

Additional Information:

Training will be held in the 230 S. Ida administrative building, on the second floor. Please Note: This space is accessible only by stairs so would not be suitable for individuals needing assistive mobility devises such as wheelchairs or walkers. Free parking is available in the parking lot on the northwest corner of Ida and Waterman. Coffee and tea will be provided. For the convenience of the training participants, on-site lunch options will be available at a minimal fee. Please contact Kate Fisher at (316) 383-8746 for additional information.