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Mental Health Virtual Training: SAMHSA Efforts to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Category: Virtual Training

Mental Health Virtual Training: SAMHSA Efforts to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness - May 16, 2023 from 1-2:30 PM ET


The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC) invite you to join us for an upcoming virtual training. Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) providers who participated in this year’s National Needs Assessment, indicated the need for training and technical assistance around mental health needs of youth experiencing homelessness. This training is designed to address needs of both providers and to support youth mental health needs.


SAMHSA Efforts to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness  
Date: May 16, 2023 | 1:00-2:30 PM ET

In a March 2019 report, the Congressional Research Service identified family conflict and family dynamics, a youth's sexual orientation, sexual activity, school problems, pregnancy and substance use as primary risk factors for youth homelessness. This population accounts for most in need of behavioral health services. This presentation will aim to increase the audience’s awareness and understanding of the role that Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) plays in addressing homeless youth from the perspective of behavioral health.

Objectives:

  • To gain a clearer appreciation of the behavioral health landscape
  • To learn about COVID’s impact on behavioral health
  • Understand social determinants affecting behavioral health conditions
  • Learn about SAMHSA’s efforts in addressing homelessness
  • Gain greater understanding of the role the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can play in helping youth during crisis

Facilitator:

Karina D. Aguilar, Dr.P.H., (she/her), Assistant Regional Administrator, DHHS Region II, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services