Parent Mentor Statewide Meeting
February 25-26, 2002
The topic for this statewide meeting was mental health issues. We heard from an attorney, mental health experts, agencies who are dealing with these sensitive issues and Parent Mentors who shared their extensive resources. Everyone left with a much clearer understanding of mental health issues.
Agenda:
Legal Obligations of School districts to Students with Mental Health Issues - Jim Burnes, Brickler & Eckler
Preschool Students with Mental Health Issues - Marla Himmeger, Mental Health Administrator, Ohio Department of Health
Mental Health Diagnosis: Types of Evaluations, Dual Diagnosis, ED Category Specifics, DSM-IV - Dr. Karen Hall, Psychologist and Pupil Services Administrator, Galion City Schools
Taking Care of Your Own Mental Health: Stress Reduction and Relaxation - All Stressed Up and No Place to Go - Professor alex P. Mathers, Ashland University
Classroom Accommodations for Students with Mental Health Issues - Suzanne Robinson, MA
Problem Solving Session: Students with ED in Your Own District - Suzanne Robinson, MA
Resources for Mentors to Help Families Dealing with Mental Health Issues - Linda McDowell & Kathy Absher
Transition of Students with Mental Health Issues, Adult Services, Social Security and Medicaid - Sue Tobin and Barbara Corner, Protection and Advocacy Division of Legal Rights Services
Jim Burnes, Brickler & Eckler
Marla Himmeger, Mental Health
Administrator, Ohio Department of Health
Suzanne Robinson, MA
Mental Health Resources for
Families, Linda McDowell & Kathy Absher
Margaret Burley
Updates from Jane Renner
Participants