• Partnering for Prevention: Strategies to Effectively and Enthusiastically Engage Stakeholders and Rightsholders

    Online / Zoom

    Overview Building effective substance use prevention programs requires strong, enthusiastic partnerships. This interactive session will provide participants with practical strategies to identify, engage, and sustain relationships with key stakeholders and rightsholders across various sectors. Through group discussions of real-world scenarios, participants will explore how to align with stakeholder and rightsholder interests and needs, communicate prevention...

  • Words That Work: Crafting Priority-Aligned and Impactful Substance Use Prevention Messages

    Online / Zoom

    Overview: In the crowded and often loud landscape of messaging and media, how do we ensure that substance use prevention communication strategies land with power and purpose? This session will explore how to craft impactful, community-centered messaging that resonates with various audiences and aligns with state and local priorities. Using the Center for Substance Abuse...

  • Let’s Talk Discussion – Mental Health and Underage Substance Use

    Online / Zoom
    Virtual Event

    This discussion will examine the link between youth mental health and underage substance use. We’ll explore how emotional well-being, stress, and other mental health challenges can influence substance use among teens, and discuss ways parents and caregivers can offer support. Speaker Tracy Foose, MD Dr. Foose, former Director of UCSF’s Anxiety Disorders Treatment Program, continues...