Mental Health America of Illinois (MHAI) First Speaker Series Luncheon
When: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Where: Hull House, 800 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL
What: A luncheon presentation featuring Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia, Executive Director of the Cook County Department of Corrections. Dr. Tapia is believed to be the first clinical psychologist or psychiatrist to lead a major jail or prison in the US. Her talk will focus on both advocacy and decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness to work for a brighter future.
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