Delaware Family Voices and Senator Chris Coons
Present The Conference
Creating a Common Vision for Children’s Mental Health
Join Delaware Family Voices, Senator Coons, behavior health providers and families as we address the state of children’s mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues.
When: Monday, September 16th, 2013
Where: Embassy Suites
Lord De La Warr Ballroom
S. College Ave, Newark DE
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please RSVP by September 10. Link to conference registration form.
Hear From These Distinguished Speakers
We are excited to have the following distinguised speakers attending and speaking at the conference.
Frances Purdy, National Federation of Families and Director for Certified Parents Support Providers
Senator Chris Coons
Secretary of Health Rita Landgraf
LT. Governor Matt Denn
Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to the speakers as they discuss children’s mental health issues and how we can move forward together to better improve mental health care for our children.
Key Conference Details:
Learn the Latest At The Discussion Panels
Two panels will address key issues in children’s mental health:
Panel 1: Discusses steps and services available for children with mental health issues. Panel members include representatives from Nemours, DPBHS, Medicaid and DOE.
Panel 2: Discusses existing legislation, additional legislation needed, and legislation across the country. Panel members include Frances Purdy, Susan Cycyk (DPBHS), and representatives from Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and the Delaware State Legislation.
Network With Others At The Working Lunch
Lunch will be provided, and will be a “working” lunch. Each table will have a different children’s mental health topic and will include a cross-section of mental health care representatives to discuss the topic and answer questions.
Link to the Conference Agenda.
Join Us At This Groundbreaking Conference
To register for the conference, complete the Creating A Common Vision for Children’s Mental Health online registration form, or print and fax the completed form to 302-478-3350. RSVP deadline is September 10th.
If you have any further questions, please contact Ann Phillips at (302) 669-3031 or annp@defv.org.
See you September 16th!
