Community Health Summit: Connecting the Dots 5.0

2180 North Main Street,Belton TX 76513

27 April, 2022

Description

Prioritizing Community Mental Health Please join us as we highlight individuals and local agencies connecting in innovative ways to support mental health. This event will focus on tools and action steps needed to build strong organizations and communities. Scheduled Keynote Speakers: Danette Castle Describe the catalyst for congressional and state legislative action that created the community-based public mental health system in Texas.Describe current short and long-term goals to strengthen mental health services in Texas.Bell County Commissioner Russell Schneider Gain an understanding of Bell County's efforts to positively impact mental illness within the criminal justice system CE Information: 2 hours continuing education credits are expected to be offered for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and SW. Collaborating Partners (click for link to agency website): Baylor Scott and White Health Advent Health Central Texas Central Counties Services Bell County Central Texas Council of Governments Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Temple Chamber of Commerce Our goal is to bring together and empower individuals, groups and agencies to take relevant and effective action toward improving the overall health of our community. Questions can be sent to [email protected]