April 20 – 1:00pm
Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Participants should walk away from this presentation with a better understanding of how to identify risk factors and warning signs for suicide and other mental health crises. Additionally, we will discuss what to say and how to help if you or your peers are struggling.
Meg Fowler, Headquarters
April 22 – 10:00am
Effectively Managing Stress
In this session, you will work with a Bert Nash WRAP Therapist to learn skills that you can put to use right away that can help you more effectively manage the stress you might experience, whether that’s from school or family life or in connection with the present pandemic.
Carla DeHetre, WRAP Therapist, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
April 23 – 11:30am
Substance Misuse Prevention: Drug Facts Challenge
Come join in a highly interactive Jeopardy-style game based on scientific findings developed by that National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Starring a special host; be ready to have fun!
Dena Kemp, DCCCA
Johnny Lang, DCCCA
April 24 – 10:00am & 3:00pm
Keynote Presentation: From This Moment On
As human beings one of the greatest powers we possess is the power to choose. This program reminds audiences that their personal power to change their lives and change the world around them starts with the choices they make from this moment on. Your past does not have to disqualify you from your future; amazing things can start to happen in your life the moment you realize this and recognize how valuable and necessary each of us truly are.
Javier Sanchez, Youth to Youth
April 27 – 10:00am
SAFE: How Kansas Teens Are Changing Behavior Locally
Learn how Kansas teens adopt and implement the SAFE program into their schools while educating their peers and community about traffic safety.
Laura Moore, DCCCA/KTSRO
April 28 – 10:00am
Kansas Leadership Center: Managing Self
Sharing internet with everyone in the house. Dealing with teachers in a virtual world. Finding privacy in your own home! The COVID-19 era creates a whole new set of challenges for taking care of ourselves. Are you noticing certain things that drive you crazy during social distancing? Exercising leadership effectively requires knowing yourself first! In this interactive session, you’ll consider your strengths, vulnerabilities and triggers and build a toolkit for how you can manage yourself in tough situations.
DJ Whetter and Katy Weidner, Kansas Leadership Center
April 29 – 1:00pm
Prevention in the Age of Vape
This interactive presentation will engage attendees in a discussion about the youth vaping epidemic and will assist them in brainstorming ideas and putting together prevention approaches to address the social norms around vaping in their schools and communities.
Jordan Roberts, B.S., Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Hailey Kisner, Emporia State University
May 1 – 1:00pm
KCTC Data & Action Planning
Learn how to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate efforts to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health in your schools and communities.
Lisa Chaney, Greenbush
Deanne Armstrong, DCCCA
Mike Parsons, DCCCA
Chrissy Mayer, DCCCA
May 4 – 1:00pm
You Said What? Communicating Effectively With Others In My Community
Communities are made of people of different ages, from different backgrounds with many different stories to tell. Sometimes speaking to someone across the table may be like speaking to someone from a different country. The connection hasn’t been made so they don’t understand what you are saying. Therefore, communication should be clear and purposeful, factual and using language that is understood. This interactive session will offer youth training, tips and ideas to effectively communicate with younger students, peers and adults today.
Crystal Dalmasso, DCCCA
Mike Parsons, DCCCA
May 5 – 10:00am
Kansas Leadership Center: Energize Others
When it comes to things we’re passionate about, we’re likely willing to take some risks. However, leadership isn’t about doing work all by yourself. You must engage other people in the work. Can you think of something you are passionate about? How would you invite other people in to share your excitement? Join this session to take your team player skills to the next level!
DJ Whetter and Katy Weidner, Kansas Leadership Center
May 6 – 10:00am
Ship Healthy Relationships
Let’s be real, creating and maintaining healthy relationships can be low key hard. Learn how to set boundaries to create healthy relationships with your friends, family, and community.
Gabriela Hernandez, WSU-CEI
Janell Stang, WSU-CEI
Chad Childs, WSU-CEI
May 6 – 1:00pm
Youth-Led Session
Hear from the youth at Rise Up Reno on how they prevent substance abuse by rallying the community to build caring relationships, give knowledge, and develop healthy environments.
Rise Up Reno
May 7th – 1:00 PM
Trends in Video Gaming, Sports Betting and Gambling: Risky Business?
The world of gaming and gambling are moving at breakneck speeds with new developments. The World Health Organization classified Gaming Disorder as a diagnosable condition in June of 2019. With the expansion of gambling and gaming opportunities, how can we help prevent video gaming disorder and stay ahead of emerging trends?
Juan Baez, Problem Gambling Specialist – KDADS
May 8 – 10:00am
Courageous Conversations
Humans are susceptible to social pressure, no matter their age – how do we learn to navigate this in our daily lives? In this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss and practice communication skills that are important across the lifespan such as; active listening and identifying their values. These skills will assist participants in learning to communicate and set boundaries.
Meg Fowler, Headquarters
May 11 – 10:00am
What Do You Stand For? Practicing Strong Advocacy
Standing up for what you believe in isn’t always easy but you have the power to make a difference. Join us for an upbeat and interactive session on the importance of advocacy and how to stand up and speak out in a way that’s productive and effective.
Safe Streets Wichita
May 12 – 1:00pm
Taking Care of Ourselves, Our Friends and Our Community
Participants will learn self-care measures, the warning signs of suicide, and action steps to take if they are worried about a friend. Lastly, will look at what we are doing as a state and what others are doing to bring healing and hope and how they can get involved.
Gina Meier-Hummel, Office of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
May 13 – 1:00pm
Literally no one: Me: Come join our youth group!
It can be hard to convince others to get involved when they don’t care about the purpose. Join us to hear tips about engaging your peers and keeping them interested.
Gabriela Hernandez, WSU-CEI
Janell Stang, WSU-CEI
Chad Childs, WSU-CEI
May 14 – 1:00pm
Leadership is An Activity and It Starts With You!
Leadership is an activity not a position and it starts with each of us and must engage others. Attendees in this session will participate in a safe learning environment to identify concerns, aspirations and what kind of leadership is needed to make progress on those concerns. Leadership principles will be introduced that empower us to mobilize others on difficult issues in our communities in order to make progress on adaptive challenges.
Deanne Armstrong, DCCCA
May 15 – 1:00pm
Turning the Tables: Change is Student Led
Tired of listening to old people tell you what to do? Do you know that parents have no idea what you are dealing with? GOOD! Leave this session empowered and motivated to be the change you want to see in your community and schools. Learn why positive relationships are the foundation to a positive school climate, and what YOU can do to lead the charge!
John Calvert, School Safety Specialist – Kansas State Department of Education
May 18 – 10:00am
Working With Others Using True Colors
Tune in for a high energy, super fun session! Find out what your true color is, what exactly that means, and how you can use the skills you already have to more effectively interact with others.
Joy Schwartz, DCCCA
May 19 – 10:00am
Role of Social Media in Youth Exploitation
The internet, common apps and social media sites often have a role in targeting, recruiting, grooming and advertising victims of exploitation. This session will discuss common tactics used by perpetrators to target vulnerable youth for commercial sex and other forms of exploitation. In addition, red flags and recommendations for staying safe online will also be shared.
Jennifer Montgomery, Public Affairs Director, Human Trafficking Education and Outreach, Office of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt
May 19 – 1:00pm
Youth-Led Session
Hear from the youth at Woodson County Teens Against Underage Drinking and Drugs about how they prevent substance abuse and implement projects in their community!
Woodson County Teens Against Underage Drinking and Drugs
May 20 – 10:00am
A Mental Health Overview
In this session, you will work with the Prevention & Education Manager at Bert Nash to learn more about the continuum of mental health and mental healthcare, common types of mental health issues, and what it can look like to participate in treatment. You will also learn how to identify when a friend is struggling and how you can be helpful.
Julia Gaughan, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center