Navigating the Mental Health System

 

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: In the comfort of your home-office-classroom

How: Use your telephone and online computer to participate

 

Overview

For students with mental health problems; accessing mental health services in a timely manner is critical towards eliminating a significant barrier to their learning and future employment opportunities. This training will provide an overview of the system and how to link families with services.

 

Who

Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, School Social Workers, Transition Coordinators, School Administrators, School Psychologists, Paraprofessionals, Parents, Family Members. This teleconference is open to all participating MTP school projects. See listed participating MTP projects

 

What

Participants will

• increase their knowledge about New York State's mental health system
• learn how to access mental health services
• be able to identify community resources

 

Facilitator

Sarlyn Tate , Senior Trainer MTP-University at Buffalo

Questions? Email state2@buffalo.edu

 

Registration

Registration is limited to 11 participants. Please use the link below to register by March 19, 2009. Registrants will receive presentation materials in advance, via email.

 

 

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