You are invited to join the UTHSC Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being at the 2025 CYAW Trauma Summit on May 7, 2025. This year, we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary and a “Decade of Excellence” in development of a System of Care for Children’s Mental Health in Memphis. Children’s Mental Health Action Week is celebrated nationally during the first week of May each year. This year’s theme is “It’s a WRAP – Wellness, Resilience, Action, and Purpose!” and this year’s Trauma Summit is the focal point of our week-long celebratory activities as the work moves from Acceptance to Action this year.
Join us for a panel discussion featuring Commissioner Charlie Caswell and Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon, facilitated by Center Director, Dr. Altha J. Stewart, where the progress made and the challenges ahead in youth mental health will be discussed. The City and County mayors are invited to deliver welcoming remarks and present proclamations to the Center for its decade of impactful work.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Futtrell, will delve into the collaborative efforts on the state-funded pilot for a youth re-entry program.
This in-person event will be held at Breath of Life Christian Center located at 3795 Frayser-Raleigh Road on May 7, 2025, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts and community members and find out how everyone can play a role in changing the outcomes for our youth in Memphis. RSVP today while space is still available!