Register now: Stronger Together: Children’s Mental Health and Resiliency Virtual Conference June 28 and 29
6/6/2022
The Governor’s Children’s Initiative, Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services are hosting “Stronger Together: Children’s Mental Health and Resiliency Virtual Conference” June 28 and 29, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The conference is free to attend and open to professionals across the state who affect the lives of children, such as teachers, administrators, school personnel, mental health service providers, health care professionals and others. Register now to reserve a spot.
Keynote sessions will feature Robert Vincent, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Elyse Robertson, United States Department of Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, and a Student Voice Panel.
The conference will include remarks from:
- Governor Mike DeWine;
- Lt. Governor Jon Husted;
- Director of Cabinet Affairs and Interim Director of Children's Initiatives LeeAnne Cornyn, Governor’s Office;
- Director Lori Criss, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services;
- Interim Superintendent Stephanie Siddens, Ohio Department of Education; and
- Staff from Recovery Ohio.
Breakout sessions will provide opportunities for teachers, administrators and community partners to learn about best practices and resources from peers who are implementing mental health and resiliency supports in Ohio’s schools. Attendees will learn how to access funding, use data in decision-making, engage parents and caregivers, and leverage partnerships to provide tiered interventions and supports for all children.
Recordings of all sessions will be available to registered attendees for a limited time after the event. For questions, contact odeevents@esacertified.com.
The Department is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Aleshia McNutt, ADA coordinator, at ADAaccommodation@education.ohio.gov or (614) 387-2200 (voice) no later than 14 days before the event.