A: JMATE provides a forum for a wide range of partners to come together to discuss the latest advances in adolescent drug treatments, with a particular emphasis on the unique perspectives of youth and their families. The conference promotes discussion among researchers, treatment providers, families, youth, community leaders, and policy makers about how clinical practices can be improved and how different constituencies can contribute to these efforts. This year, the conference theme is Synergy Envisioned ~ Action Inspired. The purpose of this theme is to continue to promote synergistic working relationships among reserachers, policymakers, youth/families, program planners, and service providers adn to inspire action to improve the health and well being of youth and families.

A: The conference will be held Tuesday, December 14 through Thursday, December 16, 2010. Conference activities begin Tuesday morning and continue through Thursday afternoon. 

A: The conference will be held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, located at 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Telephone: (800) 535-1201, Fax: (410) 539-5780. Online: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/

A: Adolescent treatment researchers, evaluators, and data managers; project directors and clinical supervisors; clinicians involved in delivering services under Federally-funded gratns; Federal, State, local and private foundation policy makers; and youth, families and other members of the recovery community.

A: You can learn how others have:

• implemented, adapted, and improved evidence based assessments and treatments,
• conducted research using new and innovative research hypotheses and methodologies,
• analyzed policy issues to improve the systems that support the delivery of treatment and recovery services, and
• helped to decrease barriers and the stigma associated with accessing services and recovery supports.

A: The JMATE program is being finalized and will be available online soon. The program will be posted at www.jmate.org.

A: Online registration for the JMATE conference is now open. Plese visit the Registration page of the JMATE website at  www.jmate.org/jmate2010/Registration.aspx to complete the registration process.

A: There is no registration fee for the 2010 JMATE conference. However, participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.

As of April 6, 2010, the government lodging rate is $135 plus taxes and fees. This rate is subject to change and JMATE participants will be charged the prevailing government rate at the time of the meeting. The prevailing government rate will be available on October 1, 2010, at which time the rate will be posted on the JMATE website.

A: A confirmation email will be sent to all participants following submission of your registration form. If you have not received this email, please send an email to JMATE-info@jbsinternational.com.

A: If you have submitted a registration form and you cannot attend the conference, please send an email to JMATE-info@jbsinternational.com.

A: Applications for travel assistance are no longer being accepted. Submissions for travel assistance are currently being reviewed and notifications will be sent out in the fall.

A: Hotel registration for the 2010 JMATE conference is now open. Click here to make a reservation online.

A: For information about hotel amenities, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/.

A: Maps and driving directions can be obtained online at www.mapquest.com.

A: If you have already submitted your registration form and believe you entered inaccurate information on the form, please send an email to JMATE-info@jbsinternational.com.

Please provide your name, telephone number, the inaccurate information that was submitted, and the corrections to be made to your form.

A: There is self parking available at the hotel at a rate of $26.00 per day and valet parking at a rate of $36.00 per day.

For more information, please visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/.

A: The closest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). It is located approximately 8 miles from the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. The estimated taxi fare from BWI to the Renaissance is $30.00.

Additional airports in the Washington DC/Baltimore area include Ronald Reagan National Airport, which is located approximately 45 miles from the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, and Dulles International Airport, which is located approximately 50 miles from the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.

For more information, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/.

A: There are two restaurants located in the hotel, Watertable Restaurant and The Ground Floor Cafe & Bar. Both are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, there are several restaurants in the surrounding area. The list of restaurants can be accessed at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/.

A: For additional information, please send an email to JMATE-info@jbsinternational.com.