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3rd Annual Washoe County Youth Mental Health Summit
September 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
This full day is designed to bring mental health providers and caring adults together surrounding the importance of youth mental health.
Third Annual Washoe County Youth Mental Health Summit
Connect Washoe County, an initiative of The Children’s Cabinet, Renown Health, State Office of Suicide Prevention and Washoe County School District, invites you to a day of education and connection.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! Your email used during registration will be used to send you event updates such as presenters, speakers, etc.
Speakers and Topics Include:
Facilitated by Connie Wray
- Opening remarks from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
- Hear from WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst
- Child and Brain Development, Natalie Sanchez + Youth Panel
- Sports, Athletics and Mental Health + Youth Panel
- Digital Wellness, Dr. Samuel Ehrenreich + Youth Panel
- Developing the Mental Health Professional Pipeline, Dr. Takesha Cooper
- Update on West Hills Hospital, Ryan Gustafson, Director Washoe County Human Services Agency
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) Update, Kristen Clements-Nolle, Ph.D., MPH
- WCSD/Children’s Cabinet Signs of Suicide Partnership and 2024 Data Update
- Nevada State Office of Suicide Prevention Toolkit for School Districts
NEW THIS YEAR:
Please visit our Youth Mental Health Resource Fair from 3:30-6pm, more than 35 organizations will be on hand to share resources and information!
