[ORN] VLC Promoting Access to Youth Recovery Support Programs

This session will delve into the implementation of mental health and substance use disorder parity laws across jurisdictions. Attendees will learn about enforcement strategies, compliance challenges, and the role of oversight agencies. The session will highlight how parity can support recovery by ensuring equitable access to care. Real-world examples will illustrate both progress and persistent gaps in achieving true parity.

Morgan Thompson

Morgan Thompson is a local graduate from the College of Saint Rose with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Forensic Psychology. She has a long-standing background working with at-risk youth in community outreach long before finding her niche in rehabilitation and recovery. Her efforts have helped emerging adults establish their role in determining what is both required and desired to achieve the change they want to see, and even be, in their communities. She is confident that her knowledge and skill-set will help to continue achieving the goals…