YRTC Update

May 5, 2022

YRTC Update

Panel Presenters:
•   CDR Justin Peglowski, LCSW-R, LICDC, BCD, Health System Administrator, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
•   CDR Emily Streeter, PsyD, MPH, CPH, Director of Clinical Services, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
•   Pascale Brown, LCSW, Intake/Aftercare Coordinator, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
•   Teresa Phinazee, MSW, ASW, Intake/Admissions Coordinator, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
•   Kufreabasi Idiong, LCSW, Aftercare Coordinator, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center
•   Teena Glasper, MSW, Social Worker, Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center

Description:
This session will provide an overview of California Area’s Youth Regional Treatment Centers’ services rooted in culturally relevant, holistic model of care, and the application of Dialectic Behavioral Therapy as a mindfulness strategy to build healthy relationships in the recovery process for AI/AN youth.

Outcomes/Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, the healthcare team will:
1.   Examine effective substance use treatment modalities for American Indian/Alaska Native youth.
2.   Identify residential substance use treatment services available within the California Area Youth Regional Treatment Centers.
3.   Collaborate clinic services to enhance the aftercare treatment/program available through the Youth Regional Treatment Centers.

Full Synopsis (DOCX)