A group in Williamson County is bringing awareness to mental health for youth in local schools.

For the sixth year in a row, the Children & Youth Behavioral Health Subcommittee of the Williamson County Mental Health Task Force will host its Mental Health in Schools Conference.

The conference, which will be held Nov. 2-4, focuses on bringing school officials, local agencies and behavioral health providers together to provide support and improved outcomes for students.

This year's event, called “Revisiting the Three Rs: Relationships, Respect, & Resilience,” and will educate participants about bullying, restorative discipline and trauma-informed interventions. Presenters will speak on subjects concerning restorative justice and dialogue, child development as well as a student panel on identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.

On Nov. 2, The Georgetown Project will host a screening of the documentary "Resilience," a film about adverse childhood experiences and treating and preventing toxic stress.

Matt Smith, chairman of the Children & Youth Behavioral Subcommittee of the Williamson County Mental Health Taskforce, said the event not only benefits Williamson County schools, but communities as well.

"The better the public understands mental health issues, the less stigma those who are impacted by mental health issues must deal with," Smith said. "This conference allows educators, counselors and other school officials to learn, grow and support each other, our students and our families."

Smith said that in the past each school district in Williamson County has been represented, and all school and community professionals who work with children and families in Williamson County are encouraged to attend.

Registration is limited to 140 participants a day. To register, email Celeste Rendon at [email protected] to reserve a spot and indicate which days you would like to attend, as well as name, title, district or agency, email address and phone number.

5:30-8 p.m. (Nov. 2), 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Nov. 3-4). Free. Georgetown Public Safety Operations and Training Facility, 3500 D.B. Wood Road, Georgetown. www.facebook.com/wilcochildandyouth

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