Implementing Policies and Practices to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools, Part 1

The Central East MHTTC in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health is pleased to offer a 2-part school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support, trauma-sensitive, culturally responsive, and equitable lens, called School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series.

Part I of the webinar series features panelists Sophia Arredondo, MA, a.t. Furaya, MA, and Bixby Marino-Kibbee, LCSW. 

Participants will be able to:

• Describe systemic and environmental variables that contribute to mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ youth.
• Identify anti-discrimination policies and inclusive practices that can be implemented in schools and other youth-serving settings.
• Explore strategies to develop safe, welcoming, and LGBTQ*-affirming environments for youth.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_riYzzKPUS0eQVTXXy6cVGA#/registration