5th Annual Washoe County Youth Mental Health Summit
About this Event
The Children's Cabinet invites you to a day of education and connection at the 5th Annual Washoe County Youth Mental Health Summit. Doors open at 7 a.m. for coffee and networking & Opening Remarks begin promptly at 8 a.m.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today! Your email used during registration will be used to send you event updates such as presenters, speakers, etc.
New This Year: Virtual Community Resource Fair
We're excited to introduce our Virtual Community Resource Fair at this year's Youth Mental Health Summit!
Community organizations are encouraged to participate by creating a free listing in the Virtual Community Resource Fair. Simply complete your organization's information at to help youth, families, educators, and community members connect with your services before, during, and after the Summit.
If you're attending the Summit in person, we'll also have a Community Resource Drop-Off Table. Bring brochures, flyers, or other resource materials to share with attendees—no need to staff a booth or miss the Summit's speakers and activities.
Visit to participate in the Virtual Community Resource Fair and explore the many organizations serving youth and families in our community.
Agenda is posted below - please note, this is subject to change.
Tenative Agenda
🕑: 07:15 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration, Coffee & Networking
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Kim Young, CEO, The Children's Cabinet
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
The State of Youth Mental Health in Nevada: Data to Action
Host: Dr. Kristen Clements-Nolle
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:35 AM
Project STAY- Implementing Policy to Increase Trusted Adults in Sport
Host: Emma White
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Youth Voices Panel: What Young People Need Adults to Know
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote & Moderated Conversation
Host: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Building the Washoe County Children's Behavioral Health Center
Host: Ryan Gustafson, LMFT
Info: Presentation followed by audience Q&A
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:00 PM
Investing in Youth Mental Health: A National Perspective
Host: Fiona Yung
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:30 PM
The Role of Digital Communications and Adolescent Development
Host: Dr. Samuel Ehrenreich
🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:00 PM
Supporting Youth Through the Middle School & Adolescent Years
Host: Natalie Sanchez, MS, LMFT
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Closing Remarks & Community Call to Action
Where is it happening?
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