Legal
Assistance of Olmsted County presents
Advocate Training for Hotline Volunteers
April 2, 2008
United Way of Olmsted County Conference Room A & B
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For those interested in volunteering to be an advocate for
the Landlord and Tenant Hotline, please call to register at 507.287.2036.
The training and materials on Minnesota landlord/tenant rights are free
to all volunteer advocates.
The University
of St. Thomas Public Policy Program presents
The 2nd Annual Mental Health and Public Policy
Conference
Seeking Equity in Mental Health: Connecting with Underserved
Communities
•Mental Health and the Aging Population •Children and Mental Health
•Connecting
with Communities of Color
Friday, April 11, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Inviting professionals in health care, law enforcement,
education and government, and individuals who are interested in learning
more about how to take action to provide mental health resources for all.
Keynote Speaker:
Joseph L. White, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
For the past 46 years, Dr. White has enjoyed a distinguished career in the
field of psychology and mental health as a teacher, mentor, administrator,
clinical supervisor, writer, consultant, and practicing psychologist. His
four books and seminal article in Ebony magazine in 1970, “Toward
a Black Psychology,” were instrumental in beginning the modern era
of African-American and ethnic psychology.
Register online
today! Space is limited. Continuing education units will be available for
lawyers, psychologists, social workers, and educators.
REGISTRATION
FEE: $20 Includes presentations, breakout sessions, lunch and refreshments.
http://www.stthomas.edu/education/events/mentalhealth/mentalhealth.html
More
information: Program Coordinator, Phone: (651) 962-4657or (800) 328-6819,
Ext. 2-4657
The Minnesota Legal Services
Coalition presents
Understanding
Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorders
April
18, 2008
1:30 - 4:15 p.m.
William Mitchell College of Law
Kelley Board Room
This seminar is designed to provide an opportunity to
ask questions and discuss the complexities of bipolar/depressive disorders
and borderline personality disorder with a licensed psychologist. Dr.
Smith performs cognitive/intellectual, adaptive behavior and personality
assessments including developmental disabilities, Social Security appeals
and ADHD evaluations on adolescents and adults. Dr. Smith also performs
assessments for MFIP recipients. After a discussion with
Dr. Smith, we will break into small groups according to practice area,
to apply what we've learned to our day-to-day practice. All practice
areas are encouraged to attend.
Fees: Legal
Aid Staff, LSAC Grantees & Volunteer Attorneys (with voucher): FREE
Non-Profit and Government Staff: $25
All Others: $35
For more information or to register, visit the Coalition's
website.
SAVE
THE DATE!
27th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Honoring U of M Law Professor Laura
Cooper
Keynote: An Insider's View of the Supreme Court
Speaker: Tom
Goldstein, Akin Gump, Washington DC
Marriott City Center Minneapolis
5:15 p.m. Reception (Cash Bar)
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
For information about attending the Dinner, contact Barb
O'Connell or visit http://www.fundforlegalaid.org
Register
Now!
2008 Equal Justice Conference
Minneapolis Hilton
May 7- 9, 2008
The Equal Justice Conference is coming to Minnesota. Sponsored by the American
Bar Association and the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, the conference
brings together from around the country volunteer and legal aid lawyers, program
coordinators, judges, law students, law school faculty, court personnel, law
librarians, and others working to deliver legal services to the poor. The
conference will offer a wide range of learning and sharing experiences including
plenary sessions, workshops, networking opportunities and special programming.
This is the first time the conference has been held in Minnesota.
Visit
the ABA website for more information.
Minnesota Assistance
Council for Veterans presents
StandDown 2008
May 12 - 13, 2008
Ft.
Snelling Army Reserve Complex
7:00
a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Open to all Veterans and offering onsite assistance for: Food,
Clothing, VA Benefits, Legal Assistance, Federal & State Tax Assistance,
Stress Counseling, AA/NA Meetings,
Housing & Employment Assistance/Referral, Haircuts, Safe Overnight Shelter,
Chaplaincy, Public Benefits Info & More! For more details and/or to
register visit www.mac-v.org
Send your event announcements to Mary Rea at mrea@mnlegalservices.org.
To find information on other CLEs and events, visit http://www.projusticemn.org/calendar.cfm.
