Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3:00:00 PM EDT - 4:30:00 PM EDT (Washington DC time)

To register, please visit: https://forum.issup.net/t/implementing-effective-systems-of-care-for-children-youth-and-transition-aged-youth-with-or-at-risk-of-serious-emotional-disturbance-sed-in-rural-communities/4773

In 2017, 4.5% (11.2 million) of Americans 18 years or older had a serious mental illness (SMI), and it is estimated that 6.8 to 11.5 percent of children and youth have a serious emotional disturbance (SED). To address this challenge, SAMHSA has included in the FY2019 – FY2023 Strategic Plan a goal to “Reduce the impact of SMI and SED and improve treatment and recovery support services through the implementation of the comprehensive set of recommendations put forward by the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC).”

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Eastern Time, a SAMHSA-sponsored webinar developed under a contract by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NAMHPD) and National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, will take place. During the webinar, the panelists will discuss the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from their experiences in the implementation of effective rural Systems of Care. The discussion will include research findings related to engaging students and families in rural educational settings, cultural considerations, and strategies for engaging youth in remote communities. Presenters will offer insights and recommendations of interest to those who are currently involved in this work and for those who are contemplating the implementation of a rural System of Care. This webinar will be of interest to all audiences.

SAMHSA has a rich history of funding Systems of Care across the country. Implementation of these systems in rural communities is often challenging, in part due to factors such as culture and geography. These challenges require that implementers be well-grounded in community dynamics and demographics and that creative solutions be brought to the design of the framework for successful, rural systems.

Presenters:

• Kurt Michaels, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Appalachian State University
• Hannah Soundrarajan, B.S., Youth Engagement Coordinator, Minnesota System of Care
• Brenda Donaldson, M.S., Family and Youth Engagement Program Manager, Tennessee System of Care, TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
• Julie Smith, M.S., Child and Youth Care Coordinator, System of Care Across Tennessee (SOCAT)

Moderator:

• Lynda Gargan, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

To register, please CLICK HERE

When in the seminar room, the Adobe Connect Log-in screen appears:

1. Select "Enter as a Guest"
2. Enter your name and state in the “Name” field (Ex. Jane Doe-AK)
3. Click on "Enter Room"

For attendees, this is a “listen only” webinar. Should you need to dial in, the instructions are on the note pad in the seminar room.

If you dial in, please ensure that your computer speakers are turned off so that there is no audio feedback. Note: If you are only able to join the audio portion, then you will not be able to see the webinar presentation. We highly recommend that you test your connection to Adobe Connect in advance of the webinar to ensure access. You may need to work with your state’s IT Department to resolve any firewall issues. To test your connection, please go to: http://nasmhpd.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. You may be prompted to install ActiveX control, Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Connect add-ins. If you encounter any difficulty testing your connection or logging into the webinar, please contact Technical Support by calling 1-800-459-5680.

If you have any questions please contact Kelle Masten via email at kelle [dot] masten [at] nasmhpd [dot] org (kelle[dot]masten[at]nasmhpd[dot]org) or at 703-682-5187.

Please note that c losed-captioning is available for this webinar.

CEU credits will not be offered. However, letters of attendance are offered upon request.