Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Youth & Young Adults in Transition: Powerful Voices, Practical Strategies

Youth & Young Adults in Transition: Powerful Voices, Practical Strategies
April 8, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio

Hear from the experts…youth and young adults who are currently in transition…a young man who overcame incredible obstacles to become a clinician serving youth in crisis…providers offering programs and services to youth in transition.

  • Learn what is needed for successful transition from youth and young adults facing serious challenges
  • Recognize innovative practices among Ohio’s providers serving youth and young adults in transition
  • List current policy issues in the area of transition services
  • Understand Ohio’s efforts to address transition services with input from youth, young adults, families, advocates, providers, policy makers and other stakeholders

This conference is sponsored by NAMI Ohio and the Ohio Department of Mental Health in partnership with the Center for Innovative Practices/Institute for the Study of Prevention of Violence at Kent State University, Community Services of Stark County, Inc. and the Ohio Federation for Children’s Mental Health.

Questions? Please contact NAMI Ohio at (800) 686-2646, (614) 224-2700 or suzanner@amiohio.org.

More information at www.namiohio.org. Download announcement and registration form.