« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Confronting a Mental Health Crisis for Children and Youth in OC

June 11 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Orange County Family Foundation Alliance

An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members

Youth mental health remains one of the most urgent challenges facing our community, with rising numbers of children and adolescents struggling to access the care and support they need.

This special Family Foundation Alliance gathering will provide opportunities for peer dialogue and shared learning, helping you identify impactful strategies and collaborative solutions to support the well-being of our youth.

Learn more about our speakers

Dr. Maria Minon serves on the Board of Directors for CHOC Children’s Hospital Orange and Mission Viejo, the Board of Trustees at Orange County Ronald McDonald House, and the Board of Governors at Orange County Community Foundation. She retired in 2020 as CHOC Children’s Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer. In her 22 years at CHOC, she worked to facilitate and oversee medical quality and patient safety, pediatric psychology, and pediatric mental health. The Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s opened in January 2020 under Dr. Minon’s leadership.
Dr. Heather Huszti is the Chief Psychologist at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UC Irvine Medical Center. Since joining CHOC in 2002 she has been one of the leaders of the Mental Health Initiative, which included building the 18-bed pediatric inpatient psychiatric unit, developing services in the Emergency Department, developing an intensive outpatient program, and providing screening for depression and suicide across the health care system. She is actively engaged in nationally funded research studies to design new interventions to improve the mental health care of children.
Christopher Min is a licensed pediatric psychologist and manager of Integrated Primary Care and School-Based Mental Health at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). He earned his doctoral degree in child clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and completed his internship and fellowship at CHOC. Since joining CHOC as a faculty member in 2013, he established a consultation-liaison service at Mission Hospital and has led initiatives in pediatric sleep and concussion clinics. He served as psychology section chief from 2020-2024 and has secured multiple grants for mental health programs.
Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur is the CEO of Western Youth Services (WYS) in Orange County, a top provider of youth behavioral health programs. She began her career teaching graduate psychology courses and progressed through various roles in mental health. Her expertise in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) led to community training initiatives and the RESET Toolbox in partnership with local agencies. Dr. Belhumeur authored the award-winning book “Mastering Resilience: Transforming into Your Purpose,” which informed a curriculum for schools and community organizations. She is also a TEDx speaker on ACEs and resilience.

Jeff Layland is a seasoned educational leader with over 20 years of experience in student services, mental health, and special education. As the Coordinator of Student Services for Garden Grove Unified School District, he oversees mental health initiatives, supervises 50+ professionals, and manages crisis response, suicide prevention, and other key areas. He holds a Master's in Educational Psychology and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Alliant International University, focusing on equitable care systems and social-emotional learning. His leadership has garnered district and state accolades, including the California School Board Association Golden Bell Award for the ASPIRE System of Care.

Mental Health tools and resources:

Education and Skills:

Anxiety Tips
Child Mind Institute
Coping Strategies Videos
Depression Tips
Guides to Mental Health
Health and Wellness Tips
Kids Mental Health Foundation
Mood Hygiene – Adolescents, Courtesy of CHOC Children’s
Mood Hygiene – Child, Courtesy of CHOC Children’s
Project RESET online education
Ten Facts about Pediatric Mental Health – 2022

Therapy & Treatment:

Child Guidance Center
County-supported mental health services for children and adolescents
Western Youth Services

Children’s Mental Health Resources:

ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program Hoag:
Didi Hirsch
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental Health Screening Tools:

ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults
PEARLS-Tool-Child-Parent-Caregiver-Report
Suicide Risk Screening Tool

Phone Lines:

ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program Mission Hospital: (949) 499-7504
CHOC Intensive Outpatient Program: (714) 509-8481
County-supported mental health services for children and adolescents: (855) 625-4657
OC Links: 855-625-4657
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (intensive outpatient): (714) 456-2924
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (outpatient): (714) 456-5902

Read the Highlights

Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Joanne Forster.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FAMILY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE

Details

Date:
June 11
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Family Foundation Alliance
Phone
(949) 553-4202
Email
jforster@oc-cf.org
View Organizer Website