Scholarships for Family & Youth Representatives to the Rural Behavioral Health Symposium
Practical Strategies to Address the Behavioral Health Needs of Children and Families in Rural America
September 21-23, 2010 Glendale, Arizona
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2010
Scholarships are available and will be awarded to a limited number of Family & Youth Representatives. The total value of the scholarship is $415 and includes:
* a modest meal per diem of $120 paid to the participant ($40 per day)
* a waiver of the $295 Symposium Registration Fee
Participants who may apply for scholarships include:
* Family Leaders/Representatives
* Youth Leaders/Representatives
* Caregivers/Foster Parents/Kinship Care
* Family and/or Youth Support/Other
Scholarships will be awarded to parents, youth, relatives, caregivers, supports, and those who are currently receiving behavioral healthcare services.
Please note that due to limited available funds, no scholarships will be awarded to Behavioral Healthcare providers or paraprofessionals.
For more information about the Rural Behavioral Health Symposium, please contact:
The National TA Center for Children’s Mental Health
at Georgetown University
Email: RuralSymposium2010@yahoo.com
Phone: 202- 687-5000
