Employment and Housing Summit:
Crossing the Divide
April 21-22, 2021
Sponsored and Coordinated by:
University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Resource Center for Youth Services
Supported by:
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma Human Services Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program
This virtual statewide conference will bring together local and state leaders to discuss best practices in addressing the employment and housing barriers faced by youth and adults who are experiencing mental health, substance abuse and/or experiencing homelessness.
Join us for opportunities to share resources, proven tools and solutions. In addition, attend sessions focused on housing and employment barriers, eviction prevention, fair housing, and employment assistance for seekers among other key topics.
Who Should Attend?
Counselors, social workers, supported housing providers, DRS workers, IPS teams, direct care providers, tribal providers, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, teachers, school counselors, families, youth, child welfare and juvenile justice professionals, healthcare professionals, public health workers, administrators, faith communities, educators, law enforcement and members of the judicial system are encouraged to attend.
Cost: $50 per person
Keynote Speaker: Mona Dixon
Mona and her family lived on the streets and moved from one homeless shelter to another until the age of 13. A few short years later she was honored by
The President of the United States in the Oval Office. After receiving her coveted Boys & Girls Clubs of America "National Youth of the Year Award," Mona was appointed to serve as the youngest member of a U.S. Presidential Community Service Committee alongside four other distinguished individuals.
At 18, Mona was also named one of the "Most Influential Black Women," alongside Oprah and Michelle Obama, by Essence Magazine. This has all led to her being awarded over $100,000 in scholarships, sharing the stage with "A" list celebrities, being featured in the national media, and starring in a national campaign commercial with Mark Wahlberg. Now, at 28, she is currently pursuing her doctorate in organizational leadership and empowering others while speaking for corporate companies, schools, youth organizations, homeless shelters and other organizations. Mona will share her inspirational story of how she overcame obstacles and how others were key in helping her do so.
Conference Schedule
April 21, 2021
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Opening Session |
| 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | Workshop Session 1 |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Workshop Session 2 |
April 22, 2021
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Welcome Back |
| 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | Workshop Session 3 |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Closing Session |
Verification of 0.5 Continuing Education Units will be available to participants through the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education.
NEW! Pre-Summit Session: Housing Plus Endorsement Certification
April 19-20, 2021
Take advantage of this pre-summit session and attend the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Housing Certification Workshops.
Courses for the Housing Plus endorsement will be offered as a pre-summit event.
For more information contact Amanda Coldiron at Amanda.coldiron@odmhsas.org or 405-227-3429.
Pre-Summit Schedule
April 19, 2021
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Welcome Session |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Workshops |
April 20, 2021
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Workshops |
Check back soon for more information and a list of workshops.