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Breakout Session

Kids Mental Health Washington: Linking Arms across Systems to Support the Mental Health of WA Kids and Families

July 24, 2025
In this session, we’ll explore Kids’ Mental Health WA (KMHWA), an innovative statewide model for addressing Washington’s youth mental health crisis. Gina Cabiddu and Meghan Hopkins will showcase how multidisciplinary teams, shared resources, and care coordination are transforming outcomes for children with complex needs. The presentation highlights KMHWA’s expansion and community-centered approach, emphasizing youth and family voices, cross-system collaboration, and policy reform. Attendees will connect with regional hubs and be invited to help shape the future of this innovative initiative.

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Kids Mental Health PowerPoint