CEI 2026 Annual Community Event
- Topic Areas:
- Not Available
- Categories:
- In-Person Training
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Location:
- Lansing Center - Lansing, Michigan
Description
Annual Community Event, "Hope Grows Here"
Everyone is welcome to participate in this educational program and community presentation presented by CMHA-CEI
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is required and space is limited.
Validated parking provided.
Live interpreters provided.
Doors open at: 9:00 am
Breakfast served: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Program: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Fischer
Kevin Fischer is the Executive Director of NAMI Michigan and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International Michigan. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Crisis Intervention Team International is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, Individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other partners to improve community responses to mental health crises.
A retired businessman, Kevin joined NAMI as a volunteer in 2011 after his oldest son Dominique was diagnosed with a mental illness in late 2007 and was lost to suicide in 2010. After serving on the NAMI Michigan Board of Directors as the NAMIWalks Chairperson for two years, and as Board Vice-President for two years, Kevin accepted the role of Executive Director in 2014.
A mental health and suicide prevention advocate, Kevin is the Founder and Director of The Dominique Fischer Memorial Foundation and CEO of EVERYBODY-VS-STIGMA.com, Immediate Past-President of Crisis Intervention Team International (CITI), a member of Governor Whitmer’s Suicide Prevention Commission, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Mental Health Diversion Council and Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC), Co-Executive Producer of the Mind Matters with Dr. Michele Show, recipient of NAMI’s 2022 Vicki Cottrell Award and a 2024 Michigan Chronicle “Men of Excellence Honoree.” Quoted as saying “this is his last job; his last fight,” Kevin is dedicated to eliminating the stigma of mental illness, which he considers the leading barrier to the early diagnoses and treatment, which leads to better outcomes for all.
Sponsorship Packages for 2026 – In-person and digital marketing
Platinum Sponsor - $1,500
- Word from our sponsor through a 30 second video/advertising opportunity during the in-person and digital marketing.
- Ensure due date for the video is highlighted in promotion to review videos beforehand
- Opportunity to place branded agency outreach swag on the event tables.
- Logo placement within the digital/printed program, and on event day promotional materials.
- Logo placement and feature on social media.
- Recognition in all event day promotional materials, including the PowerPoint Presentation.
- Thank you to our sponsors during the in-person event, printed program, and throughout our digital marketing promotion.
Gold Sponsor - $1,000
- Name placement within the digital/printed program, and on event day promotional materials.
- Name placement and feature on social media.
- Recognition in all event day promotional materials, including the PowerPoint Presentation.
- Thank you to our sponsors during the in-person event and on our social media channels.
Silver Sponsor - $500
- Recognition in all event day promotional materials, including the PowerPoint Presentation.
- Thank you to our sponsors during in-person event and on our social media channels.
Bronze Sponsor - $250
- Thank you to our sponsors during the in-person event and on our social media channels.
For Platinum Sponsors, please email sponsorship ads to mccoy@ceicmh.org by February 20, 2026.
Credits
Terms and Conditions
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyTerms and Conditions-
Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this rule.
No shows will not receive a refund.
Special Accommodations: This information is requested when you register, however arrangements for special accommodations will be honored for those who submit via email 14 days prior to the training. Clearly state your specific needs for mobility assistance, interpreters, etc. Attempts for on-site requests will be made.
Severe Weather Policy: In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website at www.CMHAM.org for scheduling delays and event updates.
Permission to Record, Use Image or Representation: I give my permission for Community Mental Health Association of Michigan ("CMHA"), to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce my voice, image or likeness, and to use it in various formats and for the purposes within CMHA's mission of teaching, public service and patient care. Distribution methods may include, but are not limited to the classroom, television (including TV, broadcast, cable, and other), the Internet (including websites, webcasts and podcasts), print publications or other medium not existing or later created. CMHA retains the right not to use the footage for other than archival purposes. Any copyright protected works which I deliberately provide or otherwise include as part of a recording are either my own property or works for which I have the permission of the copyright owner to use in any way.
Code of Conduct: CMHA strives to create a training environment that is safe, inclusive, and fosters learning. As an attendee of a CMHA training, you agree to contribute to the success of such an environment. CMHA attendees are responsible for proper and ethical behavior during trainings. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful visual, verbal, or written communication during your time as an attendee. Attendees are also not permitted to record any part of this training for personal or other use. If CMHA becomes aware that a participant has failed to abide by this code of conduct, then the association may take whatever actions it deems appropriate, including, for example, removal from the training without refund, notification of participant’s employer, removal of any continuing education credits, and disqualification from attending future events.
BY SUBMITTING THIS REGISTRATION, I AM AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO CMHA's ABOVE POLICIES.
Registration Details
Registration Fee & Deadline:
Community Registration- No Cost to attend
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Sponsorship Registration
Deadline: February 20, 2026
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Location
Lansing Center
(517) 483-7400
www.lansingcenter.com