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Kudos for 17th Annual STEP Symposium:

"Loved all the historical context of the presentations - overall one of the best symposiums..."

"As a mental health advocate and incoming MSW [Masters of Social Work] student, I became really "charged" as I learned more about the dire state of NC's legislation, policy changes, service cuts, and the need for action. Thank you for educating me!"

"The resident STEP clinic experience excels in providing interdisciplinary expertise in the care of some of our most vulnerable members of society."

"...useful and balanced. I am a nurse and appreciate how important it is to all disciplines in the field to have a good understanding of meds."

"Better each year."

"The presentation on clinical case management was excellent - provided so much content and not too oversimplified."

"Great! Thank you - again."

STEP Symposium

At the Center's annual symposium, you can get the latest about evidence-based treatment for schizophrenia. You can find out, as well, about successful options for supporting families living with this mental illness.

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19th Annual Step Symposium

Ongoing Learning for Today’s Workforce

To excel in their field of expertise, mental health professionals must continuously expand their knowledge of the latest treatment strategies, medications, trends, and research findings not to mention advocacy, insurance, and legal issues. Leverage the Center's linkages with outstanding mental health professionals, researchers, community leaders and programs, and state policy makers. Take advantage of the opportunity to obtain CMEs and CEUs by participating in symposiums, conferences, workshops, and other educational opportunities.

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AHEC Training Offerings

For more information about our ongoing learning opportunities, please contact Selden Holt, LCSW, training coordinator, holts@med.unc.edu or 919.942.7363, x 246.

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Founded in January 2009, the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health is part of the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Addressing quality of care and workforce development issues in North Carolina's mental health system, the Center and its clinical programs are supported by a three-year grant from The Duke Endowment, as well as Cross Area Services Program (CASP) funds. The program operates in conjunction with multiple university, state, and community-based partners.
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