Join us on June 25th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lawrence, KS for the Douglas County Behavioral Health Prevention Summit to increase your knowledge of behavioral health prevention and engage in the process of improving your community.
Materials and presentations from the event are available and are linked on the agenda page for each associated presentation.
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This summit is a one-day interactive event which will include keynote presentations, round table discussions, and break-out sessions on a variety of relevant behavioral health topics. The Douglas County Behavioral Health Prevention Summit is designed to guide participants through practical strategies and create valuable networks while pursuing a plan for behavioral health prevention in their communities. Specific topics of focus will include opioid, marijuana, suicide, tobacco/vaping, and alcohol prevention. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in round table discussions about how we move our communities forward and improve the lives of those we serve.
Who should attend:
- Healthcare providers
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Public health advocates
- Prevention professionals
- Behavioral Health professionals
- School staff, teachers and professors
- First responders
- Community members and parents
- Anyone with an interest in learning more about behavioral health prevention
Summit Accreditation:
Continuing education credits may be available for the following: physicians, nurses, social workers, EMS, educators, and law enforcement. A general continuing education certificate of attendance for 6.0 credit hours will be provided to all participants.
This summit is accredited for the following continuing education credit hours by specialty: 5.0 CME, 6.0 CNE, and 6.0 SW.
Free Exhibitor Opportunity:
Interested in becoming an exhibitor at this event? Please complete the Exhibitor Registration Form.
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This event is funded by Douglas County, Kansas