Co-hosted by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation & the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
The most anticipated event every year at the Real Voices, Real Choices Conference is by far, KARAOKE!! Although we are unable to meet in person this year, we are asking all of our talented participants to join in the fun virtually by submitting a recording of yourself performing a song of your choice (all submissions must adhere to the instructions and guidelines below). Conference staff will randomly select 15-20 videos to feature as part of our evening activities on Tuesday, September 1st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Performers can record a solo video or gather some friends and submit a video of the group performing together. Have some fun and show us what you’ve got! We are so excited to see your talent in the spotlight!!
VIDEO SUBMISSION –
Instructions and Guidelines
- Deadline: Thursday, August 13th
- Submit all videos by clicking the following link: UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO HERE
- Simply click the plus sign + to add files directly from your computer or cell phone.
- Format: The preferred file format for videos is MP4; however, we can convert your video if you are unable to record in MP4.
- Length: Videos must not exceed 3 minutes in length (videos longer than 3 minutes will be subject to editing if selected for the event)
- Content: Music must not contain explicit language or content – we ask you to please be respectful of all audiences when performing your selection.
For questions regarding the event, submission of videos, formatting, etc., please e-mail the Conference Coordinator at: consumerconference@dmh.mo.gov
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome
RECORDED RVRC Crew
9:30 – 10:30 am Digital Citizenship the Safe & Responsible Way! (Developmental Disabilities)
LIVE Elizabeth Obrey & Angie Perryman
10:30 – 10:40 am BREAK
10:40 – 11:40 am RVRC Panel Discussion (General Information)
LIVE Jeff Johnson, Sarah Earll, David Stoecker, and Stacey Gilkey
11:40 am – 1:30 pm LUNCH & BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 pm Help Me! (Mental Health)
RECORDED Monica Sigmund and Brenda Saxe
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome
RECORDED RVRC Crew
9:30 – 10:30 am Zoom Into Recovery (Substance Use Disorders)
LIVE Michael Bodine
10:30 – 10:40 am BREAK
10:40 – 11:40 am Public Administrators 101 (General Information)
LIVE Carol Johnson, Cher Caudel, Karen Digh-Allen, and Steve Farmer
11:40 – 1:30 pm LUNCH & BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 pm The Trio of Self-Empowerment (Developmental Disabilities)
LIVE Jenni Hickerson, Luke Barber, and Tyler Hannegan
2:30-2:40 pm BREAK
2:40 – 3:40 pm It’s My Money, I’ll Spend If I Want To – Basics of Budgeting (General Information)
RECORDED Sarah Earll
3:40 – 6:00 pm DINNER & BREAK
6:00 – 8:00 pm Virtual Karaoke and Dance Party
LIVE RVRC Crew
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome
RECORDED RVRC Crew
9:30 – 10:30 am The Struggle Epidemic (Family & Youth)
LIVE Jim Marshall
10:30 – 10:40 am BREAK
10:40 – 11:40 am Respect Institute of Missouri (Mental Health)
LIVE Hosts: Michelle Gerstner and Sharon Acree-Frausto, DMH Respect Speakers: Sue Casteneda, Gay Madison, and James Preston
11:40 am – 1:30 pm LUNCH & BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 pm What’s Up? How to Stay Positive and Proactive (General Information)
RECORDED Robin Fry
2:30 – 2:40 pm BREAK
2:40 – 3:40 pm Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (Family & Youth)
RECORDED Katie Ellison
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome
RECORDED RVRC Crew
9:30 – 10:30 am Opioid Overdose Education and Narcan Training (Substance Use Disorder)
LIVE Sheila Mihalick
10:30 – 10:40 am BREAK
10:40 – 11:40 am Self-Advocacy at the Local Level (Developmental Disabilities)
RECORDED Jeff Johnson
11:40 am – 1:30 pm LUNCH & BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 pm Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Family & Youth)
LIVE Jean Harris-Sokora
2:30 – 2:40 pm BREAK
2:40 – 3:40 pm Moving On Up! (Substance Use Disorder)
RECORDED Toni Jordan
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome
RECORDED RVRC Crew
9:30 – 10:30 am Rerouting the Pipeline (Family & Youth)
RECORDED Barb Scheidegger
10:30 am – 1:30 pm LUNCH & BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 pm Battling Depression from Inside the Ring (Mental Health)
RECORDED Caroline Cooper
2:30 – 2:40 pm BREAK
2:40 – 3:40 pm CLOSING SESSION & PRIZE DRAWING
LIVE MMHF AND RVRC Crew
Session descriptions coming soon!