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Click here to register for this event What: Service Animals in 2011 webinar discusses the new DOJ changes to the definition of a service animal and discusses implementation of several new policy changes that every entity covered under Title II and Title III should know.  This webinar also provides an in depth look at what covered entities can do to provide access.  This presentation is ideal for any business, state or local government entity, service animal handler or service animal trainer. When: March 30th, 2011 10 - 12 pm Mountain Cost: $25.00 per line

Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: Learn about services to make your life easier after high school. Check into housing options, work and volunteer opportunities, and how to connect to your community!  Participants 18 and under who complete a Real Life Fair Passport will earn a chance to win a FABULOUS door prize! When: May 3rd, 2011 3 PM – 7 PM Where: Helena High School Cafeteria Target Audience: Youth with disabilities & their families

What:A group of moms of children with special needs of all types that meets monthly in Great Falls to share friendship, support, encouragement and ideas in dealing with their special needs families. Next Event: Friday, April 8th at 6 p.m Where: First Southern Baptist. 2925 9th Ave S. (We can use the alley door and we will be downstairs.) Bring along a snack and drink of some sort, if you have time to throw something together. There will be coffee provided. Contact: Jana at 406-727-2704 or jnjloo@yahoo.com for more information and to reserve your seat!

Do you know a consumer/peer leader who has been a leader in educating the public about   behavioral health (mental health and/or addiction issues)? If so, please help the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognize his/her accomplishments by nominating him/her for a 2011 Voice Award. This year, SAMHSA is putting special emphasis on the impact of trauma and the significant effects   it can have on individuals, families and friends, communities, and our Nation. Consideration is being given to consumer/peer leaders who have successfully advocated for the rights of trauma survivors and promoted the importance of trauma-informed care. Each year, the Voice Awards honor consumer/peer leaders whose exemplary leadership and  advocacy plays a vital role in raising both awareness and understanding of behavioral health problems. Specifically, these individuals have made outstanding contributions in all of the following areas:  Led efforts to promote the social inclusion of individuals with trauma histories and behavioral health problems;  Personally demonstrated that recovery is real and possible; and Made a positive impact on their community, workplace, or school. To nominate an eligible consumer/peer leader(s), visit the Voice Awards Web site at www.voiceawards.samhsa.gov. ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011. Nominations are open to anyone and are free. There is no limit to the number of nominations an individual can submit. Self-nominations are welcome. The 2011 Voice Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 24 at Paramount Studios   in Hollywood, CA. Please consult the Voice Awards Web site for event updates and instructions on how to submit a nomination(s).

Click here to register for this event What: In the rush to develop collaborative care practices the use of health IT is a powerful, often overlooked, and crucial element. The University of Vermont and Fletcher Allen Health Care in northern Vermont have embarked on a project to develop Patient-Centered Medical Homes in each of our primary care practices. As part of that effort, there is a commitment that mental health substance abuse and health behavior services are central elements of the development. Dr. Kessler, a health psychologist, directs this effort. Dr. Burdick a family physician, is physician leader for outpatient implementation of the Fletcher Allen Helath Care Epic-based EHR, PRISM. Their collaboration has resulted in this project. The webinar will explore the backround and history, measure selection and process development, current status and future plans. When: Thursday, April 14th 2011, from 11:00am - 12:30pm Mountain

What: Health/Nutrition Advisory Committee Meeting and Luncheon When: May 5, 2011 11:30am - 1:00pm Mountain Where: North Park Conference Room 615 North 19th Street Please RSVP to Jenny at 406-869-1202

What: A Booster Shot of INCLUSIVE Energy to your Classroom! Discover how Inclusive Instructional Strategies can transform your life and the lives of your students in a powerful and fun way! Diana Pastora Carson takes simple strategies to EMPOWER teachers and energize all learners, even ones with significant disabilities:   Rhythm Music Movement Interactive Visual Aids Collaborative Projects When: Friday, April 29, 2011  11:00am-12:00pm Mountain Registration: $55 Early Registration - Until April 21st $65 - April 22nd and beyond  Register Now! Create a sense of belonging for all students Empower confidence, motivation, and achievement Inclusive ideas can facilitate a positive learning experience for all, including teachers and staff Make learning environments and curricular content accessible to a full range of students

What: An invitation to families with a child with a disability, and families with small, fidgety children: celebrate Mother's Day by enjoying a bell choir concert with ALL the members of your family. No need to leave anyone home because they might be "disruptive." The JuBELLation Handbell Choir is graciously giving a concert just for special families. Your special child, or little ones, can move, make noise, and just be themselves while you all enjoy the music together. Please join us at First United Methodist Church, 300 East Main, at 12:30 on May 8. Cookies and milk to follow. There is no fee, but free-will donations are welcome. Come enjoy some beautiful music together! When: Sunday, May 8, 2011 12:30-2:00pm Mountain Where: First United Methodist Church 300 East Main Missoula, MT

What: A free child safety fair will be held at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on April 16th beginning at 9am. Numerous local law enforcement and public safety agencies will have booths and presentations with information to help your family stay safe.  Free digital fingerprinting and a car seat safety inspection will be available. When: Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:00am Mountain Where: Flathead County Fairgrounds

What:A group of moms of children with special needs of all types that meets monthly in Great Falls to share friendship, support, encouragement and ideas in dealing with their special needs families. Next Event: Friday, May 6th at 6 p.m Where: First Southern Baptist. 2925 9th Ave S. (We can use the alley door and we will be downstairs.) Bring along a snack and drink of some sort, if you have time to throw something together. There will be coffee provided. Contact: Jana at 406-727-2704 or jnjloo@yahoo.com for more information and to reserve your seat!

Click here to register for this event What: This is a repeat (and updated) performance of last year's tremendously popular webinar featuring young adult presenters organized by Summit Independent Living.  Join Ashlee, Michael, Mary, Mike, Barclay, Molly and Kim to learn about: The importance of considering healthy relationships as part of transition planning Friendships, dating, and marriage How to meet other young people How parents can help young adults make safe and healthy choices What resources are available to learn more about this topic   And much more! When: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 1:00-2:30pm Mountain After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Click here to download the flyer (PDF) What: The National Institute of Mental Health is hosting a lecture in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services’ month-long focus on raising autism awareness. Join us for this discussion on recent advances in autism treatment and research. When: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:30-9:30am Mountain How to view: This event will also be by live videocast and archived for later viewing at http://videocast.nih.gov. Speakers: Susan Swedo, M.D. NIMH Pediatrics and Developmental Neuroscience Branch Rebecca Landa, Ph.D. Kennedy Krieger Institute

Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: This month we have the OPPORTUNITY to expand our understanding of the complicated world of Social Security with guest speaker Lori Idland! Also featured will be a brief message from Ashley Bickerstaff From the Young Athletes Program With Special Olympics. When: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 6:00 PM Where Willson School Room 217B Bozeman, MT For more information: Call Joanna Dumas, SEPTA President, at 406-522-0851

Click here to download this event's schedule (PDF) Click here to download the registration for this event (DOC) What: A free workshop for teachers, teaching artists, staff at arts organizations and parents When: Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:30am-4:00pm Where: Jefferson School 700 South Ave West Missoula, MT Six (6) Renewal Units from the Montana Office of Public Instruction are available for attending the whole workshop.

What: Click here to learn more about speakers and conference schedule. When: April 16-17, 2011 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Where: Continuing Education Building on the campus of the University of Montana. Missoula, Mt. More information: Registration and Check in begins on Saturday at 8:00 am. OPI and CEU credits are available for attending the conference. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event

Click here to register for this event What: Please join HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau for an informative webinar showcasing: “Autism Case Training (ACT) – A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Curriculum.”  This curriculum is designed to educate future pediatricians on fundamental components of identifying, diagnosing, and managing autism spectrum disorders.  It was developed in a partnership between HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training Program and CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early” team. When: 9am-11pm Mountain Registration: Available at http://mchcom.com/

Click here to register for this event What: This webinar will provide you with an overview of culturally effective pediatric care and will highlight the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new online resource the Culturally Effective Care Toolkit. A current Healthy Tomorrows grantee will discuss their experiences creating culturally responsive health education materials and training providers how to manage diverse health literacy levels.  Speakers: Denice Cora-Bramble: MD, MBA, FAAP, Senior Vice President, The Diana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health, Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University. Dodi Meyer: MD, FAAP, Associate Clinical Professor Pediatrics, Co Director Community Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital When: Thursday, April 7, 2011 12:00 – 1:30 pm Mountain After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and to kick off events, the advocacy group Autism Speaks is releasing results of its first online community survey on livability. The organization used the data to generate a list of places to live for people with autism, reporting the places most often cited by respondents for best availability of services and resources, including educational offerings and recreational and medical services.

What: The Rockin' Moms in Missoula is a group of moms who have children with all sorts of disabilties. We meet approximately monthly. It is a potluck at a member's home with $10 chair massages for everyone. Next Event: Wednesday, April 27th, at 7 p.m Where: To be Determined (Contact for more information) Contact: Interested moms can look for the yahoo group "Rockinmomsupport" or can email me at lisa.wilson@pluk.org or Jen Edgell at jedgell@bresnan.net

Great Falls residents are promoting mental well-being around the community - one step at a time. The Center for Mental Health held a team captain kickoff luncheon on Wednesday for the annual Beautiful Minds Walk. The event aims to help improve the lives of those living with mental illness.