2011 National Conference Attendee Center
HELLO, REGISTERED ATTENDEES!
In the Attendee Center, you'll find helpful hints and information on how to make the most of your conference experience. Check back often for exciting updates. We're thrilled you will be joining DBSA and hundreds of peers for this incredible weekend of information, fun, and support!
Quick Links
Conference Tips
Friday Evening's Attendee Orientation and Meet & Greet
Join us for a 30 minute session on how you can get the most from your conference experience on Friday evening, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Then join your fellow peers at the Conference Meet & Greet from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Here you'll mingle with other attendees, conference presenters and DBSA staft.
Your Registration Confirmation
- If you've registered online through our event Google Checkout, your confirmation e-mail with receipt of purchase serves as your conference confirmation. NOTE: You will not receive any additional confirmation in the mail.
- If you've registered by phone, fax or U.S. mail, a confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of your registration form and payment. Please allow three (3) weeks for your confirmation.
Checking in at the DBSA Conference Registration Desk
- If you're registered for the Chapter Leadership Forum (CLF) that takes place on Friday, you'll receive your conference materials when you check in for CLF on Friday morning.
- If you're arriving Friday morning, you can check in between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
DBSA Registration and Information Desk Hours:
Friday, May 20
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 21
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Getting to the Conference
Be sure to visit the Hotel and Travel section of the conference website for information on things like FREE parking, Greyhound bus, and METRO and Amrak train options, airport taxi services, and much more!
Booking Your Hotel Room
DBSA has negotiated very reasonable rates for attendees at the conference hotel, the Westin Galleria Houston. Visit the Hotel and Travel section of the conference website for information on booking your hotel room by phone or online.
Room Temperature
Conference meeting rooms often fluctuate in temperature. While we and the hotel do our best to stay on top of temperature concerns, it’s best to be prepared. We recommend dressing in layers and bringing a light sweater with your to sessions, just in case.
Medication
If you are taking medication, please remember to bring a few extra days’ supply to the conference, in case you decide to stay longer than anticipated. In addition, we recommend that you also bring the following with you: a list of your medication(s), your doctor’s name and emergency telephone number, the name of a friend or relative and his/her emergency telephone number, and a copy of your insurance card. If you are flying to the conference, please be sure to pack your medication in your carry-on bag and take it onboard with you in its original, labeled container. Do not pack medication in luggage that will be checked.
Dining Options
- Lunch on Saturday is included with a FULL conference registration or Saturday ONLY registration.
- The Westin's Daily Grill serves classic recipes from the great Grills of American history. Some of their most popular selections include the Cobb Salad from the original Brown Derby of Hollywood, and Joe’s special from the original Joe’s of San Francisco as well as steaks, seafood, salads and fresh homemade cobbler daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Off-site Options: There are over 35 restaurant options just steps from the Westin Galleria! Click here for a list.
Fun Stuff - Don't Miss These Fun Events!
Friday's Conference Orientation
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
FREE with conference registration
Learn tips on making the most of your
conference experience.
Friday's Conference Meet & Greet
a great way to kick-off your conference
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE with conference registration
Meet new or connect with old friends
Thursday's Friends Reception Benefit
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Tickets are $40 / $60 / $80
(price based on time of purchase)
Morning Exercise
Saturday
7:30 am - 8:15 am
Sunday
7:45 am - 8:30 am
FREE with conference registration
Saturday's Comedy Night
featuring conference David Granirer and other stand-ups.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets are $5 / $10 / $15
(price based on time of purchase)
Attend the
DBSA 2011 National Conference and Receive Continuing Education
Credit!
The
following workshops have been approved for continuing education credit for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed
Family and Marriage Therapists by the Texas Chapter of the National
Association of Social Workers:
Receive up to 15.25 for Conference and
Pre-Conference Institutes
- Living Well, Workplace, and Staying
Alive pre-conference institutes on May 20,
3 CEUs per workshop
- Each of the keynote addresses and educational breakout
sessions on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May
22, 1 CEU
per session
Approval for up
to 12 CEUs for the Following Post-Conference
Institute
- The Mental Health First Aid Training May 23- May
24 (check www.DBSAlliance.org/Conference2011 or call Aimee for updates)
If you wish to
register for the conference and receive CE credit, please contact Aimee
Thompson-Webster at
(312)
988-1178 or athompson@dbsalliance.org for more
information.
All About Houston
VISITOR WEBSITES
Suggestions from Houston Metromix.com
http://houston.metromix.com/
Houston Tourism
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/
Houston City Guide
http://www.houston.com/
http://www.downtownhouston.org/
State of Texas information for visitors
http://www.traveltex.com/plan-your-trip/travel-guide/order-travel-guide
http://www.allacrosstexas.com/
http://www.tourtexas.com/index.cfm
GETTING AROUND HOUSTON
METRO Houston Transportation
http://ridemetro.org/
Houston Airports
http://www.fly2houston.com/
PARKING: HOTEL
Self parking at the Galleria Mall is free. If you plan to self park, the closest entrance to the Westin is the Macy’s Parking Lot , entrance #7. You can park here overnight. Overnight valet parking at the Westin is $27.00 per night.
WHERE TO EAT IN HOUSTON
Houston Restaurant Guide, Listings, and Reviews
http://www.houstonrestaurants.com/
http://www.b4-u-eat.com/
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Houston Park District
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
ARTS & CULTURE
Houston Museum District
http://www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org/default.asp?id=1
BANKS CLOSEST TO WESTIN GALLERIA HOUSTON
IBC Bank
3rd Level Westin Galleria
(713) 285-2296
Wachovia Bank & ATM
2800 Post Oak Blvd #3400
Houston TX 77056
On Post Oak, between intersections of Alabama and Hidalgo
CLOSEST EMERGENCY ROOMS (ER)
Bellaire Emergency Center
6030 South Rice Ave. Suite C
Houston TX 77081
(Just south of Gulfton St.)
south of Westin Galleria
http://www.bec24.com/
St. Luke’s Community Emergency Center San Felipe
6363 San Felipe St. (at Winrock)
Houston TX 77057
(713) 972-8300
northwest of Westin Galleria
http://www.stlukesemergency.com/locations/cec-san_felipe.cfm
CLOSEST PSYCHIATRIC CARE FACILITY
Spectrum Care PA
6100 Richmond Ave. Suite 120
Houston TX 77057
(800) 242-7500
(between Greenridge and Fountain View)
NEAREST CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Texas Children’s Hospital
6621 Fannin St. #A165
Houston TX 77030
Southeast of Westin Galleria
CLOSEST PHARMACY
Walgreen’s
5200 Westheimer, Houston, TX
(713) 623-0643
Intersection of Sage & Westheimer
Store Hours: open 24 hours
Pharmacy Hours: open 24 hours
Clinic Hours: M-F 8:00A-7:30P Sat-Sun 9:30A-5:00P
CVS
5402 Westheimer Rd
(713) 877-1479
Intersection of Yorktown & Westheimer
Store Hours: open 24 hours
Pharmacy Hours: M-F 8:00A-10:00P Sat 9:00A-6:00P Sun 10:00A-6:00p
Clinic Hours: M-F 8:30A-7:30P Sat 9:00A-5:30P Sun 10:00A-5:30P
LOCAL NEWS/WEATHER
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/
Houston Press
http://www.houstonpress.com/news/
KHOU
http://www.khou.com/
ABC 13
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/channel?section=news/local&id=7099174
FOX 26
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/subindex/entertainment/television
Houston Public Radio
http://app1.kuhf.org/main.php
Houston News Net
http://www.houstonnews.net/
VETERAN RESOURCES
VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston TX 77030
713-791-1414
http://www.houston.va.gov/
US Department of Veterans Affairs Houston Regional Office
6900 Almeda Road
Houston TX 77030
http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/houston/index.htm
GLBT RESOURCES
Pride Houston
PO Box 66071
Houston TX 77266
713-529-6979
http://pridehouston.org/
Houston GLBT Community Center
1900 Kane Street
Houston TX 77007
713-524-3818
http://www.houstonglbtcommunitycenter.org/
Gay Houston Directory/Guide
http://www.gayhouston.com/directory.htm
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Houston
24 Hour Hotline
713-529-3211
http://www.gayswitchboardhouston.org/dir/
Speaker Handouts
Stay tuned for more information!
Connect with Other Attendees
Thinking about carpooling or sharing a room to save on costs? DBSA has created a discussion board in our forum about the conference. Log on to:
- Find others who might be looking for a ride/room.
- Connect with others from your city/state who are also attending
- Connect with others attending the conference who might have similar interests (GLBT, providers with a diagnosis, veterans, etc.)
NOTE: DBSA is not responsible, nor in any way liable, for ANY interactions that occur while on this discussion board, nor is it responsible or liable for ANY arrangements (ride/room sharing, e.g.) that are made as a result of these interactions. Please use caution and be safe about sharing any personal information and when considering any such arrangements. All actions and outcomes as a result of using these discussion boards are the SOLE responsibility of the individuals making the agreement.
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