2023 VACBP Winter Conference

	1/5/2023 to 1/6/2023
When:	Thurs. Jan. 5 - Fri. Jan. 6
Where:	Hilton Richmond Downtown 501 E. Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 United States
Contact:	Mindy Carlin mindy.carlin@accesspointpa.com

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ADAPTING TO CHANGE AND PREPARING FOR OPPORTUNITY

Navigating Virginia's Ever-Changing Behavioral Health System

The VACBP is Returning to an IN-PERSON Event for our 2023 Winter Conference!
Join industry experts, policy and regulatory leaders, and fellow providers to discuss the most critical issues impacting your organization.
9 total CEs/Ethics CEs available (pending approval)

Hotel Reservations
Hilton Richmond Downtown
501 E. Broad Street | Richmond, VA 23219
Group block has expired.
Call 804-344-4300 to see if there are any other available rooms.

Quick Links
Speaker Bios
Thursday, January 5 Sessions
Friday, January 6 Sessions
Ticket Registration Details
Winter Conference Sponsors

VACBP MEMBERS - Don't forget to log in to receive your member discounts for event and/or sponsorship registrations!
Question? Contact Jeanne Ali at jeanne@associationbuilders.com

Thursday, January 5

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Miller Room)/MEET THE VENDORS/NETWORKING (River City Prefunction)

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. MEETING BEGINS (Rhoads Gerhart Room)

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
UPDATES FROM VIRGINIA’S HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES SECRETARY
The Honorable John Littel, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
VIRGINIA’S APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND TREATING PROBLEM GAMBLING
Kelly T. Gee, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery
Anne Rogers, Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator, Office of Behavioral Health Wellness, DBHDS
Dr. Carolyn Hawley, President, Virginia Council on Problem Gambling

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
VIRGINIA’S APPROACH TO FIGHTING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
Anthony E. “Tony” McDowell, Executive Director, Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – LUNCH/MEET THE VENDORS (River City Prefunction/Salon B)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
HOUSING: A CRITICAL SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH
Needs, Resources and Solutions
Sylisa Lambert Woodard, EdD, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, President and CEO, Pathway Homes
Brian Koziol, Executive Director, Virginia Housing Alliance
Kristin Yovorsky, Director of Community Housing, DBHDS
Jill Norcross, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance
Tina Simms, Chair, Consumer Advisory Council, Pathway Homes

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. MEET THE VENDORS/NETWORKING BREAK (River City Prefunction)

3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2023 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION REVIEW
Mindy Carlin, Executive Director, VACBP, and President and Co-Founder, Access Point Public Affairs, LLC

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
STATUS REPORT ON VIRGINIA’S COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS SERVICES
Bill Howard, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Crisis, DBHDS

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. RECEPTION (Salon C)

Friday, January 6

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Miller Room)/MEET THE VENDORS/NETWORKING (River City Prefunction)

9:00 a.m. MEETING BEGINS (Rhoads Gerhart Room)

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
DISCUSSION OF ALL THINGS MANAGED CARE IN VIRGINIA
Doug Gray, Executive Director, Virginia Association of Health Plans (VAHP)
Heidi Dix, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Virginia Association of Health Plans (VAHP)

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AGENCY LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE
Nelson Smith, Commissioner, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Cheryl Roberts, JD, Director, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
Dr. Danny Avula, Commissioner, Department of Social Services (DSS)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Deadline to Sponsor was December 22

Select and secure your sponsorship today!
VACBP Members - to receive the Member rate, you must be logged into your VACBP account.

SIGNATURE SPONSOR: $2,000 Member/$2,500 Non-member

Name and logo prominently displayed in conference promotion and during the conference (logo due by December 12, 2022)
Verbal recognition at the start of the conference on both days
Complimentary registration for TWO attendees
Complimentary exhibit table
Premier exhibitor table location
Ability to introduce a speaker at the conference (one of top three choices of speaker to introduce)
Brief profile in VACBP “In the Loop” member email newsletter (content due by December 12, 2022)
Banner ad on the VACBP web site (artwork due by December 12, 2022)
Recognition in the VACBP’s social media platforms
Web link on conference web page
List of conference attendees for post-event follow up

TRAINING SPONSOR: $1,500 Member/$2,000 Non-member

Name and logo displayed in conference promotion and during the conference (logo due by December 12, 2022)
Verbal recognition at the start of the conference on both days
Complimentary registration for ONE attendee
Complimentary exhibit table
Ability to introduce a speaker at the conference (one of top five choices of speaker to introduce)
Recognition in the VACBP’s web site and social media platforms
Recognition in post-conference follow-up related to continuing education credits
Web link on conference web page
List of conference attendees for post-event follow up

RECEPTION SPONSOR: $1,000 Member/$1,500 Non-member

Name and logo prominently displayed during the conference reception (logo due by December 12, 2022)
Ability to briefly welcome attendees to reception
Name and logo prominently displayed in conference promotion (logo due by December 12, 2022)
Complimentary registration for TWO attendees at reception (only)
Recognition in the VACBP’s web site and social media platforms
Web link on conference web page

EXHIBITOR: $750 Member/$1,000 Non-Member
$850 Non-Profit Association

Name and logo displayed in conference promotion and during the conference (logo due by December 12, 2022)
Verbal recognition at the start of the conference on both days
Exhibit table
Complimentary registration for ONE attendee
Recognition in the VACBP’s web site and social media platforms
Web link on conference web page
List of conference attendees for post-event follow up