Last October, Philanthropy New York hosted a pivotal gathering on youth mental health, bringing together mental health service providers, workforce development stakeholders focused on career pathways in mental health, and youth themselves to identify the gaps and opportunities in this critical area. Since then, the landscape has evolved significantly, and we invite you to continue exploring how we can better address the pressing mental health needs of youth today. We will be hearing from leading experts on the latest policies, services, workforce innovations, and funding opportunities shaping youth mental health in New York City.
Please see here for a recap of the October 2024 event: The Youth Mental Health Crisis: A Half-day Convening Focused on How Philanthropy Can Make All the Difference- Post Convening Report.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning more the about the mental health services youth are asking for and how philanthropy can partner with clinical practitioners, systems actors, and the youth themselves.
What will you learn?
- Current landscape of youth mental health in NYC from a policy, direct service, and funding perspective
- Concrete ideas for funders to support investments in youth mental health in NYC, make connections and boost a sense of possibility and abundance
- The gaps, challenges, and innovative opportunities nonprofit service providers face in administering, sustaining, and resourcing youth mental health services
- How funders can collaborate more effectively around supporting youth mental health
Please see below for a breakdown of our panels, followed by the agenda for the day:
Panel 1: The Current Landscape- An Overview of Policy and Funding around Youth Mental Health Services: Experts will provide an update on the current state of youth mental health from a local, state, and federal policy perspective. We will also discuss how programs are being funded, what is under threat, and where private philanthropy can have the greatest impact right now.
Speakers:
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Alice Bufkin, Associate Executive Director for Policy and Advocacy, Citizen’s Committee for Children
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Bill Smith, Founder and CEO, Inseperable
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Hailey Davis, Managing Director, Manatt Health Strategies
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Chad Shearer, Senior Vice President for Policy and Program, United Hospital Fund (moderator)
Panel 2: Meeting the Moment with the Youth Mental Health Workforce: The wellness of youth and the people and organizations that provide services to them is more challenged than ever. Practitioners working in youth mental health will share how they are developing innovative approaches to build a stronger pipeline of providers and address the mental health workforce crisis.
Speakers:
Speaker list forthecoming.
Convening Agenda
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12:30-1:00pm Check-in
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1:00-1:20pm Welcome
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1:20- 2:20pm Panel 1: The Current Landscape: An Overview of Policy and Funding around Youth Mental Health Services
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2:20-3:35pm Panel 2: Meeting the Moment with the Youth Mental Health Workforce
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3:35- 5:00pm Roundtable Discussions and Networking
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5:00pm-5:45 Casual Reception
Registration
Registration is required by September 4th. As this is an in-person event, registration via the Philanthropy New York website is required. Please note that lunch is not included; however snacks, coffee, and tea will be served. We will also have a short reception following the event with light bites.
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the Register Now link above.
Non-Member Funders: Create an account or log in above and click the Register Now link. If you are a guest of a session collaborator/organizer, please email spasha@philanthropynewyork.org.
Please email spasha@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.