Community Mental Health Conference

Shenandoah University’s Department of Public Health has partnered with Valley Health and the Virginia Department of Health to host a Community Mental Health Conference on Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room. The conference explores mental health needs, improvement efforts and available resources in the Shenandoah Valley through panel discussions on access to community mental health services and youth mental health concerns. The closing keynote speaker is Dr. Alyssa Ward, chief deputy commissioner of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Beyond the Classroom (BTC) credit is available for College of Arts and Sciences students. Advance registration is sold out, but students may still drop in to attend and receive BTC credit. For more information, visit the Eventbrite webpage or contact ablight@su.edu.