Reps. Napolitano, Katko to Co-Host Bipartisan Mental Health Briefing featuring First Lady of NYC

On May 11, as the kick-off to Mental Health Awareness Month, Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano and Congressman John Katko will co-host a briefing featuring First Lady of New York City, Chirlane McCray, to discuss the importance of school-based mental health programs. Tomorrow’s briefing and panel discussion will focus on proven services and supports that can help with the early identification of mental illness and the benefits of early intervention in a school-based setting and help mark National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

What:  Bipartisan Congressional Briefing on the Importance of School-Based Mental Health Programs

Who:   Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus

            Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24)

            Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City

            Dr. Luis Garcia, Vice President of Latino Program Development for Pacific Clinics

            Elizabeth Segura Vargas, Mother of a student who received services

            Kristina Baird, Student who received services

When:  Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
         
Where: B-340 Rayburn House Office Building
 

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