Steil to Host Children’s Mental Health Forum

Bryan Steil will host a Children's Mental Health Forum for parents and families in Southeast Wisconsin on August 1, 2019. Panelists include experts from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Racine Collaborative for Children's Mental Health, and Racine County Human Services office. This is an opportunity for parents and families to learn from experts and to discuss best practices regarding mental health.

Those interested in attending can RSVP by emailing: SteilRSVP@mail.house.gov.

"As parents and teachers prepare for school this fall, we will discuss the importance of mental health to the success of our children. Bringing awareness to mental health will reduce the stigma and allow our community to discuss best practices to support students and their education," said Steil.

WHAT:

Children's Mental Health Forum

WHO:

Congressman Bryan Steil

Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave

Dr. Anita Everett, Director of the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Annie Hsiao, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education

Amy Herbst, Vice President, Mental and Behavioral Health at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Lakiesha Russell, Child and Family Therapist, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Julie Hueller, Manager of the Racine Collaborative for Children's Mental Health

Hope Otto, Racine County Human Services Director

WHEN:

Thursday, August 1, 2019

6-7:30pm CT

WHERE:

Case High School Auditorium

Room 126

7345 Washington Ave.

Racine, WI 53406