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Please contact learning@hanys.org or call
518-431-7867 if you have questions about the event.

Responding to increases in youth experiencing mental health crises: Discussions with state agencies

Oct. 26
Webinar

2 - 3 p.m.

This series is open to HANYS members and non-members.

The New York State Office of Mental Health, Department of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the New York State Council on Children and Families will provide an overview of recent efforts to prevent and respond to the increasing behavioral health needs of adolescents in New York state. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share current experiences with the agencies.

HANYS’ two-part Responding to increases in youth experiencing mental health crises series is focused on challenges experienced by members reporting a sharp rise in adolescents presenting with serious mental health needs, and offers an opportunity to learn from and ask questions of experts.

Don’t forget to register for the Nov. 4 session focused on supporting youth in the hospital setting!

Speakers

April Hamilton, Acting Director, Division of Program Development and Management, Office of Health Insurance Programs

Abiba Kindo, Deputy Commissioner, Regional Offices and Jill A. Pettinger, Psy.D., Deputy Commissioner, Division of Service Delivery

Colette Poulin, Health Program Director, Children’s Health Home, DOH

Matthew Perkins, MD, MBA, MPH, Medical Director, Children and Family Services, Office of Mental Health

Rénee Rider, Assistant Commissioner, New York State Council on Children and Families

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Registration Support at learning@hanys.org or (518) 431-7867. For questions about the program, please contact Sarah DuVall, director, behavioral health, at sduvall@hanys.org.

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