State Senator Chris Belt hosts a virtual community town hall to discuss student mental health with area mental health experts.

WHO:

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State Senator Chris Belt, 57th District

State Representative Jay Hoffman, 113th District

State Representative LaToya Greenwood, 114th District

Kris Gamm Smith, Executive Director of NAMI Southwestern Illinois

Tijuana Macon, Mental Health Case Manager &

Parent/School Liaison at Regional Office of Education 50

Gretchen Jackson, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health for

Touchette Regional Hospital

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Jamie Martens-Perry, Director of Youth and Family Support Services at

Chestnut Health Systems

Kory May, Neuropsychotherapist & CEO/Founder of MAYDAI Therapy

Dr. Desarie Holmes, Clinical Psychologist & Chief Operating Officer &

Trainer of MAYDAI Therapy

WHAT:

COVID-19 and Mental Health- A Roundtable Discussion

The purpose of the meeting is to provide resources to parents, educators, and the community to care for students' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. By hosting a panel discussion, our goal is to provide in-school, at home, and community resources for students and families.

WHEN:

6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

WHERE:

Zoom Registration Link
(click the link to register for the Zoom discussion):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-CqrT8pGt0t2qCGTu_UGxhu6Mr1U07P

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