200th Anniversary Celebration Continues
Hillcrest Children and Family Center is proud to host
“I Matter, You Matter, We Matter” Youth Leadership & Empowerment Summit
August 12, 2015 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| PURPOSE: | To expose youth to information and experiences that will empower, encourage and promote their overall emotional health and wellness. |
| WHAT TO EXPECT: | One day event designed for youth ages 12 to 18 to better equip them to make positive and healthy choices. Our theme, “I matter, You Matter, We Matter,” highlights the importance of youth to our community and the significance of maintaining good physical and emotional health. Activities include a Pep Rally with Former Washington Redskin, Clinton Portis as the Keynote Speaker, Health Exhibits and Breakout sessions. There will also be live performances by local celebrities. |
| BACKGROUND: | Hillcrest Children and Family Center (Hillcrest Center) is a behavioral health care and social services agency that provides behavioral health treatment and prevention as well as community and family support services. We are a private not for profit organization founded in 1815 by First Lady Dolley Madison and chartered by an Act of Congress. Throughout its history, Hillcrest Center has offered primary prevention and mental health services to children and families. With a commitment to provide each client with the highest quality, cost effective, and timely service to meet their needs, we promote wellness and the well-being of our service population, staff, and the general community. Hillcrest Center serves approximately 900 clients and families per month. The majority of our clients are residents of the District of Columbia. For more information, visit www.hillcrest-dc.org. |
| PARTNERS: | RealTalk DC; EventsDC; The National Council of Behavioral Health Organizations; The National Council on African American Behavioral Health; DC Department of Behavioral Health; DC Department of Parks and Recreation; |
| WHO: | FREE for Ages 12-18; Must Be registered, visit www.hillcrest-dc.org. |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, August 12, 2015 |
| WHERE: | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW, WDC |
| TIME: | 10:00am-3:00pm; Doors Open at 9:00am |
| CONTACT: | Debra Kilpatrick Byrd Phone: (202) 262-3987 Email: debra@dakoccasions.com |