Across the country, communities are confronting a two-fold crisis of unprecedented youth mental health needs and a mental health care workforce shortage impeding access. More, now than ever, is an opportunity to amplify actionable lessons to help state policymakers replicate successful models to sustain effective supports for young people.
Congressional staffers, child and youth advocates, and passionate young people are invited to join this panel discussion, held by the Forum for Youth Investment and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, focused on innovative strategies to increase youth access to community-based mental health services. The panel includes:
- Andy Bischel - Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada
- Dr. Megan Freeman - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada
- Julian A. Baros - Youth Mental Health Advocate
- Kimberly Howard Robinson, Ph.D - the Forum for Youth Investment
Lunch will be provided
