Low Barrier Access to Mental Health Services for Youth and Young Adults: What Works with What We’ve Got
Collaborating TTC:
Pacific Southwest MHTTC
April 30, 2019
This webinar explores low-barrier services for young adults of transition age experiencing or at risk for behavioral health challenges. Presenters discuss how low-barrier services can improve engagement and will identify strategies for integrating low-barrier policies and practices into organizational standards. Throughout the discussion, presenters provide examples of promising approaches that have been adopted by local communities, including the development of drop-in centers and peer-to-peer programs.
Learning Objectives:
- Define low-barrier access in the context of behavioral health services.
- Explore the links between access to services and engagement in behavioral health treatment for young adults of transition age.
- Identify examples of model low-barrier access programs.
- Learn best practices and practical strategies for integrating low-barrier services into agencies serving young adults.
