latin american youth center LAYC youth development latino

As part of Puentes: Bridging Youth to Healthy Behaviors, an initiative that strives to increase public understanding of and public support for mental health services to youth and their families in Prince George's County, the LAYC/Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers would like to invite you to a mental health dialogue next Tuesday, May 10, at the Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Langley Park, Maryland 20783.

Our stellar panelists will:

• Examine the state of mental health needs and services in Prince George's County;
• Address myths and facts;
• Discuss prevention tactics
• Discuss the role of community members in shaping public policy, and more.

Presenters include:

• Senator Victor Ramirez, Prince George's County (District 47)
• Councilmember Will Campos, Prince George's County, (District 2)
• Stephanie Price Martinez, LCPC, Youth and Family Counselor, Maryland Multicultural Youth Center
• Peggy Higgins, Director, College Park Youth and Family Services
• Marco Aguilar, Prince Georges County Health Department/Langley Park Youth and Family Services
• Dr. Judith Freidenberg, Anthropology Professor, University of Maryland, among others.

This event is free; however, space is limited. RSVP by Monday, May 9, to Cheryl Aguilar at (301) 495-0441 ext. 225 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thanks to our partners: Mental Health Association of Maryland-Children's Mental Health Matters Campaign; College Park Youth and Family Services; Human Services Coalition of Prince George's County; Langley Park Youth and Family Services; Family Crisis Center; Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. Special thanks to the Consumer Health Foundation and the Partnership for Prince George's County for supporting this work and making this event possible.

Share/Save/Bookmark