Sponsors

The University of Iowa
College of Education
Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education

Program Committee:

Daniel Craig, Iowa Medical & Classification Center, Coralville, Iowa
DeAnn Decker, Bureau Chief of Prevention and Treatment, Iowa Department of Public Healt
Jo Dickens, Center for Conferences, The University of Iowa
Fonda Frazier, MECCA
Bob Jackson, School of Social Work, The University of Iowa
Dau-shen Ju, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City
Dennis R. Maki, Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, The University of Iowa
Bobbi O'Rourke, Psychiatric Associates, Iowa City, Iowa
Julie Shepard, Iowa Substance Abuse Program Directors Association
Kathy Stone, Division Director, Divisionof Behavioral Health, Iowa Department of Public Health
Jack Stowe, Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa
Phil Striegel, The Counseling Center of Iowa City
Vilia Tarvydas, Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, The University of Iowa
Linda Trudeau, Institute of Social Behavioral Research, Ames, Iowa

If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the program, please contact The Center for Conferences prior to the conference. (319/335-4141)

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, (319) 335-0705 (voice) or (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316.

UI Helping Professional Workshops Co-Sponsors

The University of Iowa
The College of Education
Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education
Founded in 1913, The University of Iowa College of Education is highly regarded nationally and internationally for its teaching, research, and innovative educational training. The College offers more than 30-degree programs as well as certification and licensure-preparation opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The College is divided into four divisions: (1) Rehabilitation and Counselor Education (RCE), (2) Teaching and Learning, (3) Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, and (4) Psychological and Quantitative Foundations. The Annual Summer School is an initiative developed and coordinated by RCE whose mission is to generate and disseminate knowledge, develop skills, and promote attitudes about effective professional practices that foster human development across the life span. The College has served as site and sponsor for the Annual Summer School for Helping Professionals since 1980. The ASSHP provides an opportunity for interested College students to learn practical, useful information while mixing with professionals from throughout the state of Iowa. The Summer School is a service the College provides to professionals from across the social and health based helping professional spectrum.

Iowa Association of Community Providers
The Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) is comprised of over 150 community-based organizations whose missions and core services are consistent with the association.  All member organizations provide quality (licensed and accredited) services to children and adults with mental illness and mental health related issues, intellectual disabilities, brain injury and other developmental disabilities. These organizations serve over 100,000 Iowans with disabilities, employ over 20,000 individuals and contribute nearly $1 billion to the Iowa economy. IACP membership provides services in all 99 counties in Iowa.  For more information please visit our website at: www.iowaproviders.org.