Breakfast with the Dean and Behavioral Health Panel
The College of Social Work’s Dean Lori Messenger, along with faculty and staff, is hosting a Nashville Campus Road Show, featuring a breakfast conversation and networking event, as well as a behavioral health panel discussion. This free gathering is an opportunity for alumni, community partners, students, faculty, and staff to come together, share stories and experiences, and hear the latest news and exciting developments from the College of Social Work.
The panel brings together industry leaders to share insights on the future of behavioral health in Tennessee. Through thoughtful discussion and expert perspectives, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of emerging challenges, innovative solutions, and opportunities to strengthen behavioral health care statewide. Attendees can earn 1.5 CEUs.
The Future of Behavioral Health Panel
Alysia Smith Knight, Executive Director, Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations (TAMHO)
Corey Cronrath, M.D., Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)
David Guth, Chief Executive Officer Emeritus, Centerstone
Marie Williams, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
The discussion will provide social workers and other behavioral health professionals with an overview of the current behavioral health landscape and insight into emerging priorities, system-level challenges, service delivery, and the future of behavioral health in Tennessee.
Schedule:
Drop-In Breakfast 8–10 a.m. CT
Behavioral Health Panel 10–11:30 a.m. CT
