Pathways RTC's newsletter featuring the latest news and research on youth and young adult mental health

October 6, 2015

News from Pathways RTC

Family Support Webinar [enable images to see]

Family Support Webinar Recording Available

Over 400 people registered for our September 29th webinar, Family Support for Transition-Aged Youth. Presenters shared research-based knowledge about family experiences, the effects of culture, training opportunities and legal considerations. The full webinar recording, along with slides and resources, is now available for free download from the Pathways site. While you're visiting, you can also check out other past webinars.

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Tell Pathways What's Useful – and Enter to Win a Gift Card!

Pathways archives a number of valuable resources on its web site. Our past products include tip sheets, issues of Focal Point and evaluation tools. As we move forward, we're trying to figure out what's most useful to you. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey – and you can enter a raffle for a $100 gift card.

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Stuff We Like

Check out Pathways' YouTube Channel!

Pathways recently added two great video resources to YouTube. Tamara Sale with EASA Connections is a featured presenter in a 2014 webinar about transforming systems of care for early psychosis interventions. Project AMP is highlighted in a video about why youth participation in planning matters. (A closed caption version is also available.)

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Do You Know About WIOA?

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) took effect this year. Its purpose is help job seekers – including those with disabilities – access the services they need to succeed in employment and match employers with skilled workers. A recent webinar by the Lead Center describes WIOA's implications for youth services.

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Also...

Opportunities

2015 DCDT Conference

Date/Location: November 5-7, 2015, Portland, OR

This conference provides opportunities to share research and field based expertise in transition assessment, family partnership, postsecondary education, employment, self-determination and more. Register for the conference »

Pathways RTC and Transitions RTC are co-sponsoring a Research & Evaluation Networking Reception on Wednesday, November 4th. Please see invitation flyer for details and RSVP soon! »

26th Annual National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference

Date/Location: November 20-22, 2015, Washington, DC

This conference brings together family members, young adults, and professionals in a safe, stigma-free setting that celebrates skills and successes. Learn about the latest issues and trends from the perspective of a family-driven and youth-guided approach. Register for the conference »

29th Annual Tampa Conference – Proposals Due by October 30th

Date/Location: March 13-16, 2016, Tampa, FL

The Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Youth Adult Behavioral Health addresses issues such as health, education and welfare while inviting participants to share new knowledge and identify challenges for the field. Submit your proposal »

Funds to support this activity come from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, United States Department of Education, and the Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services (NIDILRR grant 90RT5030). The content does not represent the views or policies of the funding agencies.

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