IMHPAC: Child & Adolescent Subcommittee Minutes 08/18/2023

IMHPAC Child & Adolescent Subcommittee Approved Minutes - 08/18/23

Minutes Approved on 10/12/23

Members-Michelle Churchey-Mims, Chris O'Hara, Shirley Davis, Amy Starin, Emily LeFew

Public- Deslynne Roberts

  • Attendance, call to order-Called to order 12:41p
  • Review and approval of minutes - Shirley motioned, and Chris seconded, unanimous approval.
  • Overview of committee goals, mission & time frames Raise up children's issues and advise DMH and IMHPAC committee.
  • Updates from Outside Meetings related to Children's Mental Health, updates from other IMHPAC committee meetings.
  • New Business-discussed the importance of looking at gaps in CMH services. Will discuss further in future meetings to share with DMH and larger IMHPAC committee.
  • Old Business/Updates- There are new DMH DC 0-5 training-August 23-25, September 20-22 and October 24-26-must complete survey to register for opportunity to get a training slot. There were 150 slots and 148 interested participants. Lisa Betz provided updates on Transition Age Youth Learning Collaborative and shared information on First Episode Report.
  • Vote on previously proposed measures- Voted and unanimous approval on changing the meeting time to second Thursday on even months from 12:30-1:30.
  • Review of next steps-n/a
  • Public comments-Deslynne gave some information on her agency National Youth Advocate program.
  • The committee meets virtually the second Thursday of even months from 12:30-1:30p Next meeting 10/12/23.

Meeting adjourned 1:28p (Shirley motioned, Emily seconded, unanimous approval)