NYS TINRC Annual Conference | November 1-3, 2023
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NYS TINRC Annual Conference | November 2 & 3, 2023

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Conference Schedule

Pre-Conference: November 1, 2023

TimeEvent
8:00 – 8:30 amCheck-in / Registration
8:30 – 9:30 amPre-Conference Welcome / TRRIC Training Welcome
9:30 – 9:35 amNYS OMH Opening Remarks
Audrey Erazo-Trivino, Associate Commissioner | NYS Office of Mental Health
9:45 am – 12:45 pmTRRIC Training (Part One)
*There will be a 15min. AM Break/ Beverage Station available
12:45 – 1:45 pmLunch & Networking
1:45 – 5:00 pmTRRIC Training (Part Two)
*There will be a 15min. PM Break/ Beverage Station available

November 1, 2023 | Early Registration & Networking Activities

TimeEvent
5:00 – 9:00 pmRegistration Open/ Networking
(Carriage House)
5:00 – 7:00 pmWelcome Reception
(Carriage House)
TBDBonfires/S’mores
(weather permitting)

Day 1: November 2, 2023 | Morning Activities

TimeEvent
6:00 – 6:30 amBreath, Body, Mind Practice Session
(Carriage House | Mezzanine)
6:45 – 7:15 amYoga w. Lisa Maynard
(Carriage House | Mezzanine)
6:30 – 7:15 amMorning Walk
(TINRC Staff)

Day 1: November 2, 2023 | Morning Conference Schedule

TimeEvent
8:00 – 9:00 amRegistration & Continental Breakfast
(Carriage House)
10:15 – 10:30 amWalk to Conference Center
(Coffee & Beverage Station available)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS-A (Conference Center)

  • School Roundtable | Lake George (North)
    • Panel: Greta B. Johnston | Chelsea Kehoe | Laura Heeter
      Dr. Kristin Garaas-Johnson | Andrea Fallick | Kara Santucci
  • Frontline Workers Roundtable | Lake George (South)
    • Panel: Jessica Okoniewski | Natalie Lleras | Carrie Ann Wong
  • The Body Holds the Story: Move and Color it Out! | Albany Room
  • Connecting Trauma-Informed Practice, DEIAB, and Client/Community Engagement: The Power of Co-designFt. Edward Room
  • Healing Practices for Emotional Hygiene & Energy MovementLong Lake Room
  • TIC on a budget-Transformation Does Not Have to be Expensive | Tupper/Indian Lake

Day 1: November 2, 2023 | Afternoon Conference Schedule

TimeEvent
12:30 – 1:00 pmPlated Lunch & Networking
1:00 – 2:00 pm

FEATURE SPEAKER (WHAT?)

  • CENDIE STANFORD, CEO | ACEs Matter, Corp
2:00 – 2:30 pmWalk to Conference Center
(Coffee & Beverage Station – PM Break)
2:30– 4:00 pm

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS-B (Conference Center)

  • Healthcare Roundtable | Lake George (South)
    • Panel: Aviva Cohen |Adair Finucane | Christi Waldron | Christine Kirk
  • Breath-Body-Mind Information Session/Panel | Lake George (North)
  • Take Back the Block: Building a Resilient Community One Block at a Time | Long Lake Room
  • Understanding N.E.A.R. Science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs, Resilience) | Tupper/Indian Lake
  • It’s Not Over Yet: Long Term Collective Trauma on Employees and Organizations | Ft. Edward Room
  • The Third ACE: The Impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic on Youth Mental Health | Albany Room
4:00 – 4:15 pmWalk to Carriage House
(Coffee & Beverage Station available)

Day 1: November 2, 2023 | Evening Networking Activities

TimeEvent
5:30 – 6:30 pmNetworking Reception
(Carriage House)
7:00 – 9:00pmTrivia Night
(Tankard Taverne)
7:00 – 8:00pmSalsa Dancing w. Jim Rodriguez
(Carriage House | Mezzanine)
8:00 – 9:00pmHealing Rhythms in Community: Experiencing the Power of Drum Circles
Presenters: Chrys Ballerano | Deb Faust
(Conference Center | Room: Long Lake)
8:15 – 9:00pmBBM Informational Session/Practice Session
(Carriage House | Mezzanine)
TBDBonfires/S’mores
(weather permitting)

Day 2: November 3, 2023 | Morning Activities

TimeEvent
6:00 – 6:30 amBreath, Body, Mind Practice Session
(Carriage House | Mezzanine)
6:45 – 7:15 amYoga w. Lisa Maynard
(Carriage House | Mezzanine)
6:30 – 7:15 amMorning Walk
(TINRC Staff)

Day 2: November 3, 2023 | Conference Schedule

TimeEvent
7:30 – 8:30amRegistration & Continental Breakfast
(Carriage House)
10:15 – 10:30 amWalk to Conference Center
(Coffee & Beverage Station available)
11:30am – 12:00pm

DAY 2: CLOSING

Regional Presentations to be mentioned and used as follow-up

Location Information

Where is the Conference Hosted?

Our first annual conference will take place at the Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center located at 48 Canada Street in Lake George, NY. The hotel offers luxury accommodations at Fort Willian Henry’s The Grand Hotel, mid-range rooms and suites in the East wing, and budget rooms in the standard West wing. For reservations and availability, please call 1-800-234-0267.

The Lake George area has tons of exciting nightlife, restaurants, and events around the hotel. View upcoming activities and events here.

The Fort William Henry Hotel has multiple restaurants on-site, including the White Lion Restaurant and the Tankard Taverne. View more information about the hotel’s dining experience here. A directory of restaurants in Lake George is available here.