Contemporary Challenges in Rural and Small-Town Industrial Communities

Contemporary Challenges in Rural and Small-Town Industrial Communities

Conference Details

46th National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas

PennWest California will virtually host the 46th National Insitute on Social Works and Human Services in Rural Areas. This year's theme will be Contemporary Challenges in Rural and Small-Town Industrial Communities. Download the conference program.

Dates: July 14-16, 2021
Location: Virtual
Keynote Speaker: H. Stephen Cooper, PhD., LCSW, LCCA - Professor and Associate Director of Research, School of Social Work, Stephen F. Austin State University
Registration: $35
Continuing Education Credits: $15/day

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Conference T-shirts can be purchased for $12.50 (includes shipping). If you would like to purchase a T-shirt, please send a check to:

SAI
c/o Sheri Boyle
PennWest California
250 University Ave.
Social Work Progra.m. Box 90
California, PA 15419

Student Presentations

MHMR Stubstance Abuse: Lack of Access to Sustance Abuse Treatment in Rural Areas


Chandler Villa, Yvonne Wyatt-Rose, Desiree Martinez - Tarleton State University, BSW Program
Download the PowerPoint presentation.

 

Food Insecurity in Rural Areas


Callie Carey, Kamryn Vickers, Danialle Nicolls, Allison Sexton
Download the PowerPoint presentation.

Schedule

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 (6.5 CEUs Possible)

Dr. Ebony Lang. “Revitalizing and Strengthening Rural Communities: Community Systems Needs Assessment”

 

10-11 a.m.
Shelly Richardson, DSW, LICSW - “A strategy for Patient Centered Care & Improved Outcomes for Integrated Behavioral Healthcare in Rural Areas”

11:15 a.m.–Noon
Opening Ceremonies - Pledge, Sing the song - Sam Hickman, Peg Munke, Mike Daley

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Workshop: Samantha Wolfe-Taylor Ph.D. Candidate, MSW, LCSW, Christian Deck, MSW, LSW, Jamie L. Armstrong MSW, LCSW  - “Using Technology-mediated Practices to Address Contemporary Mental Health Challenges in Rural Communities during a Pandemic”

2-3 p.m.
Workshop: Mike Daley TBD

3:30- 4:30 p.m.
Workshop:  David Loeffler MA, MS, NCC, Joe Charette, MSEd, LPC, NCC - “Providing Affirming Care: Assisting LGBTQ+ Folk Living in Rural Areas”

5-6 p.m.
Workshop: Carbajal, Cooper -  "Contemporary Challenges of Deep East Texas Opioid"

6:30-8:15 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Cooper, PhD, LCSW, LCCA - Professor and Associate Director of Research, School of Social Work, Stephen F. Austin State University


Thursday, July 15, 2021 (4 CEUs Possible)

10-11 a.m.
Benjamin Malczyk Ph.D., MSW, Emily Freske -  “Rural Tele Behavioral Health Services”

11:30-12:30 p.m.
Workshop: Peg Munke

12:45–1:45 p.m.
Workshop: Jennifer Harrison PhD, LMSW, CAADC  & Hannah Kenny BSW, MSWc - “Interprofessional Workforce Development and Behavioral Health”

2:15-3:15 p.m.
Workshop: Joshua Carver, BSW, MSWc - “Programs to Prepare Emerging Professionals in Rural Communities”

3:45-4:45 p.m.
Workshop: Susan Powers & Jeff Berman - "Telling the stories of rural-industrial northern Appalachia in song"

5-6 p.m.
Workshop: Jessica Curd - "Windshield time: Reflections from hospice social workers on the beauty, trials and travels to patients in rural Indiana"

6:15-7 p.m. 
Business Meeting

7-8 p.m.
Poetry/Literature of the Region: Jill Sunday, Norma Thomas

Optional regional activity:  WANA Live, 8-9 PM  (Facebook or YouTube). Nonaffiliated with Rural Caucus. Local entertainment for your enjoyment.


Friday, July 16, 2021 (6 CEUs Possible)

10:15-11:15 a.m.
Judy Zimbelman: "Addressing Limited Services in Rural Areas for Parents by Engaging Communities"

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Brian Charlton: Donora Museum (Knowledge Nibbles)

12:45-1:45 p.m.
Workshop: Rachel L. Wright, Ph.D., MSW  Leah Hamilton, Tynecca Lynch, Keara Ndhlovu, Peter R. Fawson,  Amanda M. Pulley -  “Awareness of Oppressions & Privilege Among BSW Students”

2-3 p.m.
Workshop: Mark Geisler, PhD., LMSW - “Where Rural Meets Urban: A Virtual Immersion Experience for Beginning MSW Students”

3:15-4:15 p.m.
Workshop: Kristin Funk, MSW, LCSW, LCAC - “The Last Mile: COVID-19, Telehealth, and Broadband Disparities in Rural Indiana”

4:30-5:30 p.m.
Workshop: Dr. Dong Pil Yoon - "Impact of BMMRs on Mental Health Among College students"

5:45-6:45 p.m.
Workshop: Dr. John McNutt – "Reshaping Social Justice Practice"