Resources
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health at Georgetown University provides a number of resources including publications, webinars and other online presentations to a broad audience. Our publications are listed online using the link below. Webinars that we present are recorded and archived (see below) so that people may revisit them or refer them to their colleagues. Our monthly National TA Center Webinar Series webinars can be found here.
Upcoming Webinars
May 16, 2013
Improving Services and Supports for Youth Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, 2-Spirit (LGBTQI2-S)
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Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Additional Resources
Despite growing social acceptance, many young people who are LGBT experience harassment and bullying, family rejection, and social stigmatization- putting them at high risk for depression and other mental health challenges. How should families, professionals, and the larger community respond?
The answer??? Improving Services and Supports for Youth who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, 2-Spirit (LGBTQI2-S), edited by Sylvia Fisher and Jeff Poirer, and Gary Blau, provides some answers to that question. This webinar will highlight key messages from the book, with a focus on the blend of research-based knowledge and recommended practices. This webinar will provide guidance to help participants work toward a stronger and more responsive system of services and supports for LGBT youth and their families.
Past Webinars & Other Presentations
April 18, 2013
Financing Family and Youth Services
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Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Additional Resources
Your Answer to the Workforce Gap is Peer Support Providers
This webinar will focus on ways to incorporate family and youth peer support services. How communities can provide services to:
- educate parents and providers on the benefits of health homes,
- have culturally competent and family friendly health care navigators
- increase engagement of families in least costly and effective care closest to home
- reduce the use of out-of-home placement for children, and
- by using PSP instead of highly specialized clinicians or specialist providers that are so hard to recruit and retain in public services.
Learn about the outcomes of the use of PSPs in children’s mental health, juvenile justice, and as part of the regular health care (including EPSDT) under ACA.
March 21, 2013
Implementing Strategies for Expanding Systems of Care
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Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
With a strong history of demonstrating the effectiveness of systems of care for serving children, youth, and young adults with serious mental health challenges and their families, SAMHSA is turning its attention to strategies for expanding this approach throughout states, tribes, and territories. In response, many of these jurisdictions have created strategic plans for system of care expansion and are now moving into the implementation phase. This webinar will present a framework and guide for implementing expansion strategies, along with examples of how jurisdictions are approaching this work. In addition, the webinar will present a tool for assessing progress in implementing systems of care.
February 21, 2013
Using Multi-Tiered Systems of Support as a Bridge for Integrating Mental Health Services in Schools
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Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Schools are significant partners with other child-serving community agencies, organizations, and families in improving outcomes for children with or at risk of behavioral health challenges. To this end, school systems that are fostering the implementation of a multi-tiered system of school-wide positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), incorporating mental health services into school settings, and reaching out to community resources are creating essential bridges between the education and mental health communities.
This webinar will begin with a description of major points in a foundational document which describes an interconnected systems framework bringing education and mental health together. This framework was developed through the work of the National Community of Practice (CoP) on School Behavioral Health and led by the IDEA Partnership of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). The focus of this National Community of Practice is “to collaboratively work to create a shared agenda across education, mental health, and families.”
This webinar will then highlight how Pennsylvania is prioritizing and implementing PBIS and school mental health services at both the state level and throughout its 67 communities as part of its system of care behavioral health expansion efforts. Lessons learned from Pennsylvania’s experiences will demonstrate how other states and communities can create better bridges between their schools and community resources.
At the state level, the presenter will describe how Pennsylvania is working to have schools as part of its statewide behavioral health and systems of care planning, recognizing that schools are essential partners in developing comprehensive service delivery systems for many youth and their families, particularly those with serious challenges.
In addition, two presenters will provide examples as to how PBIS is being implemented at the community/school levels in Pennsylvania, schools’ linkage with their community mental health systems and their resources, and the impact of these linkages on a family member who has experienced services and supports for their child.
Note: This webinar has been planned and is being hosted by the National Technical Assistance Center for Children Mental Health at Georgetown University as well as the National Community of Practice (COP) on School Behavior Health of the IDEA Partnership and two of its practice groups—The COP on Education: An Essential Component of a System of Care and the COP on Connecting School Mental Health and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support.
January 17, 2013
Treasure Hunting: Securing Funding for Early Childhood Mental Health Services and Supports
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Webinar Description: Implementing a strong, sustainable early childhood system that fosters positive mental health can be challenging on many levels. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges is securing long-term funding to support these efforts, as it requires significant investment and multiple funding streams. To help facilitate this complex task, this webinar will explore potential funding sources for early childhood mental health supports and services, and encourage participants to think about how to use them strategically. Particular attention will be given to financing clinical services and infusing early childhood mental health into primary care settings.
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Previous Webinars of the 2012 National TA Center Webinar Series can be found by clicking here
December 20, 2012,
The Unique Behavioral Health Challenges for National Guard and Reservists' Families: What Are the Issues? What Are the Service Gaps and Opportunities?
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This session will introduce the differences between National Guard, military reserves, and active duty military. It will continue with a discussion of the differences in their military experience and the implications for family life, employment/worklife, insurance benefits/coverage, relationship with community resources, etc. It will highlight the unique stresses and strains, as well as the differences in service options, encountered by these families in contrast to both the active duty military/installation anchored personnel and their civilian neighbors. It will include an example of efforts conducted in Virginia throughout the state to address policy and service issues on behalf of these families. It will conclude with observations related to behavioral health implications for children and youth and potential service demands, opportunities and gaps.
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Fact Sheet (PDF)
November 15, 2012,
Can You Hear Me Now? Strategies for Youth Engagement
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This is a Webinar about the history, the importance, and the future of the youth movement in the System of Care (SOC). Youth, and Youth In Transition, who were once asked to be seen and not heard, have found their voice!
The Webinar will start with a historical perspective on the overall youth movement, highlighting key influencing organizations, including Youth 'N Action!, one of the first SOC youth leadership organizations from Washington State. The webinar will then discuss the importance and impact that youth voice has, and will end with an overview current youth organizations and projects that are leading the way for youth voice and choice of the future!
Please join the presenters and other special guests who are leaders in the youth movement for a brief historical overview and a bright look into the future of youth leadership organizations in the System of Care. During this Webinar you will learn the history of the youth movement, what the future looks like for youth engagement and youth leadership as well as how to create your own youth organization. There will be lots of time for questions in this fun interactive Webinar.
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
October 18, 2012,
State Health Insurance Exchanges under the Affordable Care Act: Ensuring Coverage for Children with Complex Behavioral Health Needs and Their Families
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States are working to design and set up Health Insurance Exchanges to be operational January 1, 2014. Under the Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Exchanges will offer insurance coverage to an estimated 25 million Americans with incomes between 133% and 400% of poverty. Right now, states are choosing whether to run individual and small business exchanges, and, if so, deciding on the design, governance, and operations of their exchanges. States are making critical decisions that will affect what insurance plan benefit packages will be available for children with behavioral health needs. Of great concern is whether states will offer insurance plans that are comprehensive in meeting the needs of children with complex behavioral health problems and their families.
This Webinar will open with an overview of individual and small business Health Insurance Exchanges, including what they are designed to do, governance, required functions, and navigator programs. Presenters will then discuss the policy and practice decisions states are challenged with making and how the outcomes of those decisions will impact on services for children with behavioral health needs. The Webinar will focus on ways administrators, family members, youth, and advocates can get involved in their state exchange design efforts and ideas they can propose for enhancing behavioral health benefits offered for families. Presenters will draw upon examples from states and demonstrate how to use on-line data bases to learn about your state and its design plans.
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
June 21, 2012,
Outcome Measurement and Management for Children and Youth Behavioral Health Services
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This presentation will help you and your organization successfully implement a new, or improve the use of an existing, outcome measurement system. Maximizing the use of outcome information has never been easier.
- What are the benefits and value of having an outcome measurement system?
- What are the essential components?
- What are the steps to embed outcome measurement in an organization?
- How to handle “anticipatory” or “performance” anxiety?
- How to use information to improve services and outcomes at the client and organization level?
You will leave the webinar with an understanding of the most important components needed to successfully implement an outcomes measurement system.
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
May 17, 2012,
Integrating Behavioral Health Services with Primary Care
WEBINAR PLAYBACK
Improving the relationships between mental health and primary care services has become a national concern, yet this integration is fraught with barriers. Funded by SAMHSA, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has developed and launched the Behavioral Health-Works program, a multi-faceted, system change approach that addresses these challenges. The program simultaneously focuses on mental health education for the Primary Care Provider (PCP), web based screening for suicide and other key behavioral health problems, and improving the process for referring youth to mental health services. Outcomes indicate increased rates of identification of at risk youth and greater satisfaction with the collaboration between these systems of care. The presentation will discuss these challenges, solutions, program components and outcomes.
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 4 PM EST
Advocacy 101 - Getting Started in Your Community
Webinar 4 of Series of 4 webinars
Eric Lulow, Youth Involvement Associate
Youth M.O.V.E. National
Debra Cady, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Senior Policy Associate
National TA Center for Children's Mental Health
Georgetown University
In this webinar you will learn about how to identify different opportunities in your areas to get started in advocacy.
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This webinar series is presented by the National TA Center for Children's Mental Health in partnership with Youth M.O.V.E. National and the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST
SAMHSA Update: Upcoming Directions and Priority Areas
WEBINAR PLAYBACK
Gary Blau, Ph.D., Chief, Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Larke Huang, Senior Advisor to the Administrator
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
The presenters will share what they see as new and emerging trends in the field of children's mental health in 2011.
Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 4 PM EST
Strategic Sharing - Protecting My Story
Webinar 3 of Series of 4 webinars
Eric Lulow, Youth Involvement Associate
Youth M.O.V.E. National
Debra Cady, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Senior Policy Associate
National TA Center for Children's Mental Health
Georgetown University
This webinar will provide you with skills and training on how to better protect yourself from sharing too much of your personal story. You will learn what some of the risks of being an advocate are as well as what some of the benefits are and how to weigh those options.
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This webinar series is presented by the National TA Center for Children's Mental Health in partnership with Youth M.O.V.E. National and the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 4 PM EST
The Art of Public Speaking
Webinar 2 of Series of 4 webinars
Eric Lulow, Youth Involvement Associate
Youth M.O.V.E. National
Debra Cady, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Senior Policy Associate
National TA Center for Children's Mental Health
Georgetown University
During this session you will learn how to best utilize your voice to engage your audience and deliver a dynamic speech. You will gain tips on how to research and write your speech, learn how to read your audience, and gain the skills needed to be effective in your mission and goals.
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*: Due to technical difficulties, audio for the webinar playback does not begin until approximately 16 minutes into the webinar.
This webinar series is presented by the National TA Center for Children's Mental Health in partnership with Youth M.O.V.E. National and the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 2 PM EST
Research to Practice: Bringing Evidence-Based Practices to Your Organization, Webinar 2 of Series of 4 webinars
Patrick J. Kanary, Director
Center for Innovative Practices at the College of Public Health
Kent State University
This webinar is presented by the National Council for Community Behavioral Health in partnership with the Georgetown University National TA Center for Children's Mental Health.
Webinar Playback
Presentation Materials
Saturday, December 4, 2010 @ 4 PM EST
Youth Advocacy Training: Policy 101
Webinar 1 of Series of 4 webinars
Eric Lulow, Youth Involvement Associate
Youth M.O.V.E. National
Debra Cady, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Senior Policy Associate
National TA Center for Children's Mental Health
Georgetown University
This webinar series is presented by the National TA Center for Children's Mental Health in partnership with Youth M.O.V.E. National and the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
Webinar Playback
Webinar Information
November 16, 2010 - Making Evidence-Based Practices Stick:
Strategies to Prepare Your Organization for Change, Webinar 1 of Series of 4 webinars
Charles Glisson, Director
Children's Mental Health Services Research Center
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Presentation
Ocotober 20, 2010 Webinar - An Overview of the Affordable Care Act
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Powerpoint Handouts
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(President Obama signing health care legislation into law in 2010)
Held on June 2, 2010, the webinar, "A Discussion on the Potential Impact of Mental Health Parity on Children’s Mental Health," took place with Dr. Henry Harbin and Rebecca Farley of the National Council of Community Behavioral Healthcare.
Link to the Mental Health Parity Act Webinar Page
Held on January 27, 2010, the National Governor's Association presented the Children and Mental Health Webcast.
Webinar Playback
Webinar Description
The panelists included:
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James Wotring, Director, National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University - Presentation
This is a three-part series that explores improving our social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals.
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