Check our calendar for upcoming programs about “The Search for Identity.”

Many young people are searching for their identity, feeling pressured by a label, or just trying to belong. How does this journey put some young people at risk for substance use or other behavioral disorders?
How can family members best support youth by nurturing their identity?
To answers questions like these, a panel of behavioral health professionals and individuals in recovery will join us to explore the risks, discuss the warning signs, and provide families and educators with the tools needed to empower young people and foster a healthy identity.

Below you will find information about our past presenters, along with supportive information and resources related to the topic.

Thank you!

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Upper Dublin School District hosted a Zoom webinar to address The Search for Identity. Supportive information can be found below.

This program was funded by the Upper Dublin Education Foundation

Resources for “The Search for Identity” & from past program hosts:

Meet Our Panelists

Dr. Ley David Elliette Cray, Ph.D.
(she/they)

Director of LGBTQIA+ Programming
Charlie Health

Damian Holbrook

Person in Recovery

Thank you!

On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown & Downingtown Area School District hosted a Zoom webinar to address The Search for Identity. Supportive information can be found below.

This program was funded by the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services

Resources from the February 22, 2022 Downingtown program:

Meet the Panelists

Below are the panelists who have share their expertise and experience at “The Search for Identity” programs. Their contact information may be found by clicking on the “Learn More…” buttons.

Be a Part of the Conversation programs do not provide behavioral health advice and are for informational purposes only. Our programs are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding substance use disorders or related family needs. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Be a Part of the Conversation program or video.

Kayte Roberts, LMFT

Psychotherapist

Sarah Brooks, LPC

Student Assistance Specialist
Downingtown Area School District

Haydn Briggs, MSS, LSW, CET II

Private Practice Clinician  |  Therapist at Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy

Alandra J. Russ, M.S, NCC

Lead Adolescent Therapist, The Light Program PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)

Andrea Dinsmore, M.Ed.

Director of Student Services
Great Valley School District