CMHS National Advisory Council Meeting

• Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Director’s report, a budget update, an overview of promotion of evidence-based practices and zero suicide, a presentation on SAMHSA’s role in public health crises response, and a presentation related to disparities and making connections. The closed meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The open meeting will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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CSAP National Advisory Council Meeting

• Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include aligning substance abuse prevention with overall health care, as well as SAMHSA/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) updates. 

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CSAT National Advisory Council Meeting

• Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Director’s report, a budget update, lessons learned from recent public health crises, and a presentation on the Science of Recovery. The open meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The closed meeting will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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Advisory Committee for Women’s Services Meeting

• Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 1 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include behavioral health for pregnant and postpartum women and their families, and pathways for addressing behavioral health disparities experienced by women and girls. 

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Tribal Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

• Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include updates on Tribal Technical Advisory Committee priorities, evaluation of evidence-based practices and practice-based evidence, and public health crises response in Indian country.

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Joint Meeting of SAMHSA National Advisory Councils

• Thursday, August 27, 2015 | 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include SAMHSA’s role in public health crises response; practice-based evidence: National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) update and implications for SAMHSA; maximizing NREPP as a tool for quality and effectiveness for all populations; and the establishment of the Office of Chief Medical Officer.
  

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SAMHSA National Advisory Council Meeting

• Friday, August 28, 2015 | 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Eastern Time

  Discussions will include a recap of the Joint National Advisory Council meeting; a presentation on SAMHSA’s disparities impact strategy from design to implementation; a presentation by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of the Secretary, HHS on HHS behavioral health equity initiatives and partnerships; and a general council discussion.
  

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