Below is a list of upcoming events that are related to the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse. If you know of any events that would benefit from being added to this list, please let us know!
Part of the Parent Academy Winter/Spring 2012 Series on kids, schools, and bullying prevention.
For: ANYONE wanting to know more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Cost: Free of Charge! An Awareness and Celebration Event Sponsored by Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. and MOFAS. Questions? Contact Jerrod Brown at 651-734-5517.
May 20, 2012 - May 26, 2012
National Prevention Week 2012 will be held May 20 to May 26, 2012, and will embrace the theme, “We are the ones. How are you taking action?”
Abigail Gewirtz, Ph.D., L.P. is a professor in the Department of Family Social Science and the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gewirtz's research focuses on implementation and dissemination of evidence-based prevention interventions, especially those focusing on parenting and children exposed to violence, homelessness, and related traumatic stressors.
This workshop will explore the associations between bullying and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; suicide ideation; family violence; and relationships.
Craig Nakken, well-known author, trainer and family therapist in private practice is scheduled to present “Reclaim your Family from Addiction.” He will be at the Wayzata Community Church Tuesday, May 22 from 9am -4:30pm.
Please Join Us for The 5th Annual Women's Health Screening Day
You may be eligible for a Free Clinical Breast Exam, Mammogram, and/or Pap Test.
Free Breakfast & Gift for all women who are screened.
Set your destination for the World of Hearing Loss—where the majority of citizens with whom you interact are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. In this fun, interactive experience, learn more about the vibrant Deaf Community and ways to effectively communicate with people with hearing loss.
June 25, 2012 - June 28, 2012
The Indian Health Service [IHS] is excited to bring you the 2012 IHS National Behavioral Health Conference. This year’s theme—mobilizing partnerships to promote wellness—emphasizes the importance of collaboration in working to improve the behavioral health status of American Indian and Alaska Native people.
September 30, 2012 - October 1, 2012
SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) is holding a statewide Youth Summit and Public Service Advertisement (PSA) design competition open to all Minnesota High School students (grades 9-12 as of Fall 2012). The Summit will take place in the Twin Cities Sunday, September 30 and Monday, October 1, 2012.
A Hazelden Professional Development Conference
Join other professionals to learn about addiction topics relevant to today's youth. This all-day conference assembles nationally known speakers on topics such as:
- Adolescent Depression and Suicide
- ADHD, Oppositional/Defiant Conduct and Conduct Disorders
- Designer Drugs of Abuse in Today's Youth
The Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC) is a project of Invitation Health Institute with funding provided through a grant from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD), Minnesota Department of Human Services