Hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, “Family Connections” is a virtual community for parents and caregivers who support loved ones facing substance use and/or mental health challenges. Families tell us they need credible resources, guidance to accessing help, and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Monthly gatherings will focus on a specific topic, provide tips and tools, and offer the opportunity to network with other families.

Family Connections take place the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 ET.

Our February discussion topic is “How to Find the Right Campus Supports for Your Student Experiencing Mental Health or Substance Use Symptoms.”

Join us from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 3rd.

Moderator:

• Gena Fitzgerald, Senior Director, Family Outreach and Support, SAFE Project

Speakers:

• Jen Rothman, NAMI, Senior Manager for Youth and Young Adult Initiatives
• Kimberly Boulden, Senior Directory SAFE Campuses
• Dylan Dunn, Assistant Director, SAFE Campuses, Training & Professional Development

Learning Objectives:

• Learn why it’s critical to find resources for a student in recovery and/or with mental health challenges – especially during a pandemic affecting increases in both
• Learn what’s available on campuses – and what’s not
• Learn how to empower your student(s) to advocate for themselves and find help
• Learn what questions to ask to get the answers your student(s) needs

This event is free and open to all families who are impacted by mental health and/or substance use challenges and to the workforce, organizations and communities that support them. Request No-Cost Technical Assistance or Training from NFSTAC at: www.nfstac.org/request-ta.

Providing Family Support Across the Lifespan | www.nfstac.org | info@nfstac.org

The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center of Excellence (COE) Grant #1H79F6000160-Fam-CoE is funded by SAMHSA.

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