While all people are invited to attend this conference, our main focus in on those who are immediately related to mental health and mental health practices. This includes mental health professionals, counselors, social workers, educators, advocates, family members, and individuals with a mental health diagnosis or need.

Will food be provided or do we have to pack our own?

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided at no cost.

What meals will be served?

We will be serving breakfast, lunch and snacks with dietary restrictive options such as gluten free, dairy free, etc. If you have any other dietary concerns, feel free to send us an email at nowisthetime@uww.edu.

What hotel should I stay at during this conference?

We have a list of hotels here that will have a block for the Now is the Time Conference and Regional Trainings.

What should I wear?

Business casual is the ideal attire.

When will the final schedule be released?

We will update our website as more information is available and will send out a full schedule closer to the conference dates to all registered attendees.

What happens if the schedule changes?

If there is an unexpected change in the schedule, you will be contacted immediately through the email address you provided during your registration process.

What if I don't want to attend some of the sessions?

All sessions are voluntary and do not require attendance. However, if you plan to get a CEU while attending this conference, you MUST attend each session in order to receive certification.

What if I change my mind and no longer wish to attend?

Please send us your request for cancellation as soon as you realize you are unable to attend to nowisthetime@uww.edu so that we may remove you from the attendee list and confirm your cancellation.

Who do I contact if I have a complaint?

Staff will be available during the event if you have an immediate concern or complaint. A follow-up survey will be provided after the conference where you will be able to vent any complaints you had during the conference. If you would like to send a personal email, please contact nowisthetime@uww.edu.

I've attended past NITT conferences. Will this one be similar with many breakout speakers to choose from?

While we will have some breakout sessions this year, we are changing the format to include main speaker sessions with workgroups to follow.

Participants

Where do I register to participate?

Registration will be open soon. To be notified when registration opens, you can join our mailing list here.

What is the last day to register to participate?

The last day to register will be July 26^thby 5PM.

Will I receive a certificate for the training?

CEUs will be available from this conference if the requirements were met by the participant. These can be found in the FAQ's list under "CEUs"

I am having trouble registering on the website; what should I do?

Please contact us at nowisthetime@uww.edu and someone will assist you.

Presenters

Where do I register to be a presenter?

Unfortunately we are no longer accepting proposals to present at the 2019 Now is the Time Conference.

Do presenters get paid?

Presenters are not guaranteed any payment, but they may receive a stipend.

When do you need proposals by?

Proposals will be accepted until close of business on July 8th, 2019.

Can one person present on more than one topic?

You may submit more than one topic for the breakout sessions, however; we will review and accept the topics that we feel will fit our conference theme/needs the best. This could mean you will present on more than one topic or not at all.

When will I be notified that my presentation was accepted? Will you tell me if my proposal was rejected?

Presenters will be notified at least three weeks prior to the conference if their proposal will be accepted.

Will I be able to make any last minute changes to my presentation?

The topic you were asked to present on should stay the same and we will not accept any major changes to the topic areas. If you have any minor changes or questions about what should be included, please send us an email at nowisthetime@uww.edu and we will review the changes and inform you of what will be accepted.

What form will the presentation have to be in?

Please have your presentation on PowerPoint emailed to us at nowisthetime@uww.edu for us to set up at the conference.

What audio and visual equipment will be used/provided?

You will be presenting in a classroom setting with a computer and projector available. Any other props you plan on bringing need to be approved by us.

If you have requests for other equipment, please contact us at nowisthetime@uww.edu and we will let you know what is available.

Accommodations

Do you have any food accommodations?

Gluten and vegan options will be available at every meal. Each meal item will also have place cards with ingredients and allergens listed for those with food allergies.

Do you have any disability accommodations (hearing, physical)?

All of our campus buildings are accessible, including ramps and elevators. Our larger rooms and auditoriums are equipped with speakers for those hard of hearing. If you have any further concerns or specific needs, please contact us at nowisthetime@uww.edu.

Will there be places for pumping?

There will be multiple stations set up for pumping. The stations are seperate, individual rooms for maximum privacy.

We are anticipating offering CEUs, more information will be available when we have finished working out details on accrediting them.

CEUs

Do you offer CEU's?

Yes, Continuing Education certificates (CEUs) will be provided to conference attendees who attend all sessions and complete a post-event survey.

How many CEUs will I receive for my attendance?

Now is the Time 2019 Events are in the process of completing the CEU certification. When this is complete, the number of available CEUs will be posted to our website.

Where do I pick up my CEU's?

CEUs will be available for pickup at the end of the last day of the event. After completing a post-event survey, a completion code will be provided. Please write the code on the back of slip provided with your name tag and be ready to turn in the slip or provide the code to a staff member. CEUs will be picked up at the designated table in Hyland Hall between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM on August 14, 2019.

What if I forgot to pick up my CEU's?

If you do not pick up your CEU during the scheduled time, you will need to provide verification of your attendance and evaluation completion to Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu or 262-472-3165. There will also be a processing fee of $25 for all CEU requests after 4:30 PM on August 14, 2019.

Is there any cost to receive the CEU?

All CEUs are complimentary as a part of the funding provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In order to receive these CEUs at no charge, participants must complete the following

Complete a conference registration no later than August 5, 2019 noting that CEUs have been requested
Attend all sessions on August 13 and August 14, 2019
Complete the pre-event survey that will be sent electronically prior to August 13, 2019
Complete the post-event survey that will be sent electronically at the end of the conference on August 14, 2019 and note the survey completion code on the back of the provided CEU completion slip