The National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, & Family Mental Health (NTTAC)

Family Leaders: Enhance Your Skills in Fostering Family Engagement Please join us on February 26 for an interactive discussion on Supporting Families in Policy Work! This will be an open, interactive discussion about what are the core principles for meaningfully engaging families as partners and valuing those partnerships for achieving policy goals. We will discuss methods for recruiting, supporting and retaining family experience on governance and policy bodies. Facilitated by experienced family leader Lori Cerar. Register Today: bit.ly/NTTACFamilyExchange #FamilyEngagement #PeerNetworking #FamilySupport #PolicyDevelopment #CommunityServices #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealth

✨ Transforming lives and systems! ✨ The System of Care Summit Awards are back to honor those making a real difference in youth and family mental health. We're celebrating advocates, innovators, and organizations in 5 key categories: 😎 Youth & Young Adult Champion 👨👩👦 Family Champion 🌈 Equity Champion ⚡ System of Care Innovator 🌠 Star Organization Who inspires you? Nominate them today! Find all eligibility criteria & nominate here: bit.ly/summit-awards-2025. #SystemofCare #MentalHealthLeadership #CommunityImpact #Innovation

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. Kings powerful words remind us that true progress happens when we come together in solidarity. This #MLKDay, let's celebrate Dr. King’s message of unity, equality, and brotherhood for all people. What positive actions are you taking to build a more just world? #Black365 #MLKDay #MLKDayOfService #MLKForJustice #BlackLeadership #CommunityStrength

Dr. King once said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” These powerful words inspire us to act with courage and conviction, every single day. Let’s make today about living his message. Share ways you’re making a difference in your community! #MLKDay #Black365 #DoWhatIsRight #CommunityAction #Empowerment #RacialJustice

New! Three-Part Series: Strengthening Collaborations Between Youth & Parent Peer Support Providers Enhance your practice and foster positive outcomes for youth and families! This series focuses on collaborative strategies for Youth Peer Support Providers (YPSP) and Parent Peer Support Providers (PPSP) working with the same families. 🗓️ January 29, February 13 & March 12, 2025 | 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT What You'll Learn: - Establishing role clarity for effective teamwork - Navigating conflicting priorities and disagreements - Engaging in collaborative planning and modeling best practices Through shared experiences, case studies, and practical exercises, you'll explore best practices and gain valuable tools to implement a team approach for family empowerment. This series is designed for both new and experienced peer support specialists. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_Km2-6T Trainers: - Arc Telos (Tay) Saint Amour (they/them), Executive Director of Youth MOVE National & Core Trainer at the Transgender Training Institute - Millie Sweeney (she/her), Director of Learning and Workforce Development at FAMILY RUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION (FREDLA) - Cristy Corbin (she/her), Owner/Operator & Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Kathryn Shackleford (she/her), Youth Support Partner #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #FamilyEngagement #Collaboration #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #YouthSupport #ParentSupport

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." As Dr. King expressed, love is a revolutionary act, a powerful form of resistance to the injustices we face. This #MLKDay, let's choose love as our guiding light and source of enduring strength. What does love as resistance mean to you? Share your thoughts and experiences! #MLKDay #Black365 #LoveAsResistance #Empowerment #BlackStrength #Resist

The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 System of Care Summit Awards! We're seeking nominations for individuals and organizations who are transforming systems & empowering communities in the mental health field across 5 key categories: - Youth & Young Adult Champion - Family Champion - Equity Champion - System of Care Innovator - Star Organization. Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Submit your nomination by Jan 31, 2025. Find all eligibility criteria & nominate here: bit.ly/summit-awards-2025. #SystemofCare #MentalHealthLeadership #CommunityImpact #Innovation

Supporting Youth Mental Wellness: Navigating Psychotropic Medications Join us tomorrow for our Youth & Young Adult Support Space (YYASS) session, focusing on a crucial topic: navigating psychotropic medications. We're honored to host Bethany Boik, BA, author and mental health advocate, who will lead a discussion on informed consent, self-advocacy, and asking the right questions. When: Wednesday, December 18 at 3:00 PM ET Why Attend: Gain valuable insights to empower youth and support their mental health journeys. Register Here: bit.ly/nttac-yyass #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #Advocacy #Healthcare #PsychotropicMedications #InformedConsent #SelfAdvocacy

The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is excited to announce nominations are open for the 2025 System of Care Summit Awards! 🎉 We're seeking nominations for individuals and organizations who are transforming systems & empowering communities in the mental health field. Award categories include Youth & Family Champion, Equity Champion, System of Care Innovator, & Star Organization. Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Submit your nomination by Jan 31, 2025. Find all eligibility criteria & nominate here: bit.ly/summit-awards-2025. #SystemofCare #MentalHealthLeadership #CommunityImpact #Innovation

Join Georgetown University's new Child Medicaid Policy Institute for a no-cost webinar on the future of Medicaid! 🗓️Tuesday, December 10 at 2 p.m. ET. Learn about current financing, proposed changes (block grants, per capita caps), and their impact on states, enrollees, and providers. Expert speakers from Georgetown University Center for Children and Families will discuss the threats facing Medicaid in 2025. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gyprcvEY #Medicaid #Healthcare #Policy #Webinar #GeorgetownUniversity