Presenters PT Didactic AEWS

 

 Layla Hicks, LCSWA

Layla is a dedicated mental health professional and Program Supervisor of the Mobile Outreach Response Engagement and Stabilization (MORES) team at SPARC Services and Programs. With a Master’s in Social Work earned in May 2021, Layla brings a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, crisis stabilization, and community-based mental health services.

Layla’s professional journey is grounded in a strong foundation in education and advocacy, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. Her dual background informs her holistic approach to supporting youth and families with complex behavioral and emotional needs.

In 2023, Layla was honored with the i2i Innovation Award, recognizing her contributions to advancing innovative practices in behavioral health. She has shared her expertise on crisis response and system collaboration at the UConn School of Social Work Training Institute in July 2025, where she presented on best practices in mobile crisis outreach and cross-system engagement.

Beyond her professional role, Layla is a committed foster parent and advocate. Layla brings both professional and personal experience to her work with youth and families.

Layla’s work continues to influence and inspire systemic change within North Carolina’s behavioral health landscape, making her a trusted voice in training and leadership settings.

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