NAMI Indiana Mental Health &
Criminal Justice Summit

Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9 am - 4 pm

The 22nd annual NAMI Indiana Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit is presented by

Online Registration

2025 Agenda

Paper Registration

ABOUT

Each year, NAMI Indiana pulls together a diverse group of leaders from the criminal justice field to provide in-depth education, novel tools, and networking opportunities for professionals. Our annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit becomes a powerful tool for building bridges between systems and entering into beneficial collaborations and partnership, sparking a call to action for substantial changes.

"NAMI Indiana has proven itself to be a great convener on these issues and a leader in fostering collaboration"
- Summit attendee

"Looking forward to what I consider to be the most educational conference in the area because of the quality of the presenters and their credentials. Keep up the good work."
- Summit exhibitor

Indianapolis Marriott North
3645 River Crossing Parkway Indianapolis, Indiana 46240

Rooms are available for the evening of March 7 at a group rate. This discount is available through February 20. If you would like to book a room, please follow this link or contact the hotel directly at 800-228-9290 and let the hotel staff know that you are attending the NAMI Indiana Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit.

Morning Keynote Speakers

Better Together: Successful System-Wide Collaborations Across the State

Brittany Kelly, JD, MSW, LSW

State Court Behavioral Health Administrator; Office of Behavioral Health, Office of Judicial Administration, Indiana Supreme Court

Zoe Frantz, MBA

CEO and President of Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers

This presentation will introduce the Indiana Supreme Court's new Office of Behavioral Health and the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers' CMHC/CCBHC and Crisis Systems. It will address how the Indiana Council and Office of Behavioral Health work together to service those with mental illness and substance use disorder while encouraging strong relationships between local treatment providers and justice system providers. Then, speakers will take the audience on a journey across the state of Indiana, highlighting examples of these partnerships fostered and the impact on their communities as a result. And finally, hear from a team of interdisciplinary professionals in-action that will discuss the benefits of collaboration and where to start in your own community.

Afternoon Keynote Speaker

The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System

Tony Thompson, Sheriff (Ret.)

Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

Sheriff Thompson wrote the book, Anyplace but Here, The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System because he saw the lack of responsiveness and ultimately, the dysfunction effecting both systems in our nation. In his presentation, the sheriff will try to explain how we got here and why we can/should do better.

Workshops Presentations

NAMI Indiana works with people from across the mental health and criminal justice spectrum to focus on ways to get people the help they need.

Workshop topics include:

Know Your Rights: Helping Youth Understand Their Rights in Placement
Transforming Care: Intensive Treatment Options for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Gravely Disabled: The least understood involuntary treatment criteria
The Power of Writing in Community for People Who Are Incarcerated
Battling the Stigma of Mental Health and Fostering Resiliency in Law Enforcement
Coaching for Resilience: One-on-One Mental Health Support and Innovative Strategies for Justice-Impacted Individuals through Reentry Programming
Reducing Recidivism with Healthcare Enrollment
Serving the Justice-Impacted in a Hospital and Outpatient Setting
Recovery Works

2025 Agenda

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are available with registration:

● Category I CEUs for social workers & counselors

● ILEA credits for law enforcement

● CLE/NLS for attorneys & judges

● CEUs for certified recovery specialists/community health workers

All continuing education credits are included with registration and are offered at no additional cost. It is up to the individual to properly record CEUs by visiting the registration table and requesting certificate of attendance at the end of the event.

Scholarships

Thanks to the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), a limited number of scholarships are available to individuals impacted by mental illness or their family members who wish to attend NAMI Indiana's 22nd annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit. The deadline to apply is February 16, 2025. 2

Apply for a Scholarship Here

NAMI Indiana Advocates for Mental Health Justice Awards

The NAMI Indiana Advocates for Mental Health Justice Awards honor exceptional leadership, collaboration, and dedication to advancing mental health justice. If you know an all-star who deserves recognition, we invite you to nominate them for one of the following awards: