Welcome!
Welcome to the 2011 PCPA conference – Hats Off! Our conference combines a celebratory “tipping of the hat” to providers and industry partners for accomplishing all they do each day and the weaving in of the many hats each person wears in their work and lives. Our environment continues to be challenging and changing and, while starting to rebound, the economy remains fragile. All of your personal and professional skills are needed to remain inspired to create the innovative and integrative changes necessary for people to transform and grow. Join us for learning and networking opportunities as we seek to improve the “business” of caring for and working with persons with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Our goal is to provide you with educational opportunities, information, and experiences integral to your work. Our robust agenda brings ample opportunities to learn and relax, with days full of stellar speakers to offer a variety of stimulating and timely information. The conference begins on Tuesday with workshops, a plenary on “hope,” and the Presidents Welcome Reception in the evening. The week concludes with two prominent national speakers who will help us address the issues of health reform implementation in this changing environment. In between are 66 workshops, a vibrant Exhibit Hall, networking events, time to relax and dialogue with colleagues, and opportunities for creative thinking to inspire your passion to create change.
PCPA and its members have spent almost four decades advocating and informing systems about issues of relevance to mental health, intellectual disability, drug and 
alcohol, and children’s services. Through written analyses, meetings, conferences, trainings, and drafting legislation the association assures that members have what they need to spromote excellence and quality in the delivery of human services and drive the field forward.
We look forward to having you at conference and thank you for coming. We offer special thanks also to our sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, and presenters, whose support makes this event possible. With all of you this year’s conference is sure to be a success.
See you at Seven Springs!