April DC CoP Meeting: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Join the next DC School Behavioral Health Community of Practice meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 am to learn about the mental health experiences of LGBTQ+ Youth in DC schools and explore the role of mental health providers and school staff in promoting the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. 

Presenters:

• Brandon Stratford, MSW, Ph.D, Deputy Program Area Director, Education, Child Trends

• Noémie Durand, Student, University of Michigan

• Erin Whelan, LPC-S, Executive Director, SMYAL

The meeting objectives are:

1. Discuss the mental health experiences of LGBTQ+ Youth in DC schools.

2. Explore the Intersectionality of LGBTQ+.

3. Discuss the role of mental health providers and school staff in promoting the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.

4. Identify resources to support schools in promoting the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.