The OMNA on Tour initiative, launched in 2005, is a series of town-hall-style meetings to inform underserved communities about mental health disparities and their impact on overall health, economic productivity, and societal well-being. The meetings produce collaboration among stakeholder groups in developing local action plans to eliminate mental health disparities.
Upcoming OMNA on Tour Meetings
Mental Health Matters: Making Culture Work ~ May 17, San Francisco, CA
Work, Mental Health and Cultural Diversity: A Dynamic Triad ~ May 19, San Francisco, CA
Past OMNA on Tour Meetings
Institute of Psychiatric Services, Sessions on Diversity Issues in Psychiatry and Haitian Mental Health Forum ~ New York, NY, October 4-7, 2012
One Size Does Not Fit All: Culture Counts in Recovery-Oriented Care ~ San Francisco, CA, October 27-29, 2011
Integrated Systems of Care to Reduce Mental Health/Health Disparities in the Golden State ~ Sacramento, CA, April 1-2, 2011
Illness Management and Recovery: Experienced Based Treatment for Adults ~ St. Thomas, VI, November 10, 2010
Illuminating Dimensions of Diversity ~ Boston, MA, October 14-16, 2010
Integrating Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health: Promising Practices Weaving Together Traditional Healing and Western Medicine with American Indians / Alaska Natives (Held in conjunction with the Indian Health Services (IHS) 10th Annual Advances in Indian Health Conference April 27-30, 2010, Albuquerque, New Mexico) ~ Albuquerque, NM, April 27, 2010
Diverse Youth in Transition: Navigating a Difficult Passage ~ Seattle, WA, September 25-26, 2009
No Man Is an Island: Transforming Mental Health Care Through Education and Collaboration Among Mental Health Practitioners, Schools, Government and the Faith Community ~ Chicago, IL, October 2-4, 2008
Co-occurring Disorders No Longer Double Jeopardy: A Call to Action for Prevention and Recovery in Diverse Populations in Los Angeles ~ Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 2008
OMNA on Tour in the Gulf Coast: APA Making an Impact on Disaster, Diversity, Disparities, and Cultural Competence ~ New Orleans/Gulf Coast, LA, October 2007
Eliminating Mental Health Disparities: A Call to Action ~ Chicago, IL, October 2006
Engaging Communities to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care ~ Philadelphia, PA, March 2006
Strengthening Collaboration and Advocacy to Achieve Mental Health Equity ~ Washington, DC, January 2005
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