"Reach Out 2000" was the theme of the inaugural CTAAFSC on November 11, 2000. The conference was born from Austin Travis County Iintegral Care's (ATCIC) strategic plan, which incorporated diversity initiatives from the 1999 Surgeon General's Report. Research indicates that the November 2000 conference was the first conference of its type in Texas, and only the third in the United States (the other 2 conferences were held in Washington DC and Ohio).
ATCIC took the first step towards dispelling myths about mental illnesses and health disparities by hosting the inaugural conference with culturally appropriate information for African Americans. The CTAAFSC targets the African American community and embraces all members of the community regardless of race.
To read a recap from conferences in years past, click any of the links below:
