California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth

The recently completed 2009 conference was a great success, and it came at the right time - during the run-up to a special election that could have taken away the money that has been a core support for the Mental System, and in the midst of very Tough Times, when it is crucial that we develop, share, and protect effective services, programs, and supports. “The main thing,” said Albert Einstein, “is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Tough times create pressure to do less, to hunker down - don’t travel, and don’t train. Many people, agencies, counties, withstood the pressure and acted on the main thing - better outcomes for these children and youth. Over 400 people attended the conference.

If you weren’t able to come, we will be posting information from the conference on this website, and start planning now regarding next year’s conference, Wednesday, May 5 – Friday May 7, with a Pre-Conference on Tuesday, May 4.