OPA - Education, Advocacy and Resources

With a membership of nearly 400, the Oregon Psychiatric Association is an organization of physicians specializing in the treatment of mental disorders. OPA educates the public on mental health issues, advocates on behalf of members and their patients, provides quality continuing medical education programs and serves as a resource to mental health professionals.

Upcoming Events:

The 21st Joint CME Conference of the Oregon Psychiatric Association and the Northern California Psychiatric Society in conjunction with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
September 19 to 21, 2008
The Historic Ashland Armory
208 Oak Street
Ashland, Oregon

The plays featured at this year’s conference are:

• Othello and
• View from the Bridge.

Attendees may reserve lodging at:

• The Best Western Bards Inn before June 18 by calling 1-541-482-0049 and requesting a room under the Oregon Psychiatric Association room block.
• Stratford Inn before August 18 by calling 1-800-547-4741 and requesting a room under the Oregon Psychiatric Association (OPA) room block.
• The Flagship Inn of Ashland before August 18 by calling 1-800-547-6414 and requesting a room under the Oregon Psychiatric Association (OPA) room block.

The Oregon Psychiatric Association suggests lodging at:

Ashland Creek Inn (541) 482-3315
Coolidge House B&B (541) 482-4721
McCall House (800) 808-9749
Winchester Inn (541) 488-1113
Oak Street Station B&B (541) 482-1726
Peerless Hotel (541) 488-1082
The Palm (541) 482-2636
DeLaunay House (541) 621-5409

For more options visit the Ashland Chamber of Commerce web site www.ashlandchamber.com.

If you are planning on attending the conference please reserve your lodging early. The registration form, information on ticket sales and the preliminary schedule will be posted soon. Call 1-800-533-7031 for further information on the conference.

APA News:

Call for Papers
2008 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Oregon Psychiatric Association
PO Box 2042
Salem, OR 97308
1-800-533-7031
503-587-8063 (fax)