Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
April 13, 2004, Vol. 04-48

Complexities of Co-Occurring Conditions Conference

The Complexities of Co-Occurring Conditions Conference will be held June 23-25, 2004 in Washington, DC. This conference will showcase theoretical models and research findings on the organization, management, and financing of prevention, treatment, and aftercare services to enhance access, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care for individuals at risk for or suffering from co-occurring mental illness, problem alcohol and drug use, and other medical or physical conditions.

This conference is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Attendees will include researchers from health services and other relevant fields, prevention, treatment and aftercare providers, service systems administrators, policymakers and consumers. For additional information and to register for the conference, go to http://www.cccconference.com.

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The Center for Mental Health Services is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services.