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YOUNG ADULTS IN CRISIS:A Symposium presented by Urban Peak Sponsored by AETNA THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION CARING FOR COLORADO Steering Committee Action Table To kick off National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, Urban Peak presented an all-day symposium on November 2, focused on creating sustainable solutions in mental health and substance abuse services for young adults in crisis. The symposium was attended by 150 of our colleagues in the mental health and substance abuse fields, and featured panel discussions, presentations, and breakout sessions led by some of the areas top professionals. View Panelist Presentation Slides: Bridging the Gaps - Dr. Paula Riggs Co-Occuring Disorders - Katie Wells Colorado LINKS - Jose Esquibel Urban Peak at Stout Street Clinic - Dr. Mills/Dr. Reichmuth Collaborative Services - Katie Wells Transition Committee Values - Barbara Mattison Transitions SPECIALISTS - PROGRAMS Transitions to Indepence - Hewitt Clark article Why Transitions - Barbara Mattison Statement of Purpose: Our goal was to bring together stakeholders harnessing the power of the collective will to generate action steps that facilitate the evolution and expansion of mental health and substance abuse services to effectively serve young adults in crisis. The purpose of this symposium was to convene representatives from the major public, private, and not-for-profit agencies, institutions, and organizations that are concerned with the health and welfare of young adults in Colorado to assess the need for services for those who present with serious substance abuse and mental health problems. The objectives of this session included:
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