Community Events

An important conversation about the relationship between mental health and substance use / misuse. Learn more.

In this interactive, engaging, and judgment-free workshop, national mental health speaker and author, Zach Westerbeck, will share his story of hitting rock bottom and how he learned to overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. During the workshop, you will learn the fundamental tools you need to help support your teen through their […]

Smart Approaches to Marijuana examines the impact of marijuana on our communities — from the effect on youth use to drugged driving to complex concerns surrounding social justice issues.  Learn the lessons learned from legalized states and the overall impact on our young people and public health at large. Register now.

Hosted by Drug Crisis in Our Backyard.  Learn how to use tools that help your loved one move away from substance use and towards change and hope. Register now.

Helping your teenager cope with difficult emotions has been a challenge even in the best of times, but adding COVID-19 to the mix has taken it to a whole new level. Is what you are seeing normal teenage angst, an understandable reaction to stress, or a clinical problem worth addressing? And how can you address […]

The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating to us all, with some largely hidden effects to the mental health of teenagers everywhere. Between remote learning creating physical isolation, missed activities and milestones, and a softening economy and job loss, the nation’s teenagers and young adults have been impacted greatly. According to a study released by the […]

They say a moment in your life can change who you are.  On October 17, 2008, Kathi had that moment.  Kathi’s 17 year-old daughter Taylor passed away from underage drinking after attending a homecoming game and a series of underage drinking parties her senior year of high school.  Wanting to make something good come from […]

Prescription opioid abuse continues to be an issue affecting every state across the United States. Teens and young adults are among the most susceptible to prescription opioid misuse and abuse. Our friends at Operation Parents take a look at the problem, define prescription drug diversion, review the signs of abuse and addiction, and explain how […]

Join PAVe for a FREE virtual conference for parents, educators, advocates, practitioners, and all who care about protecting our kids from the dangers of flavored e-cigarettes, menthol and flavored tobacco products, and the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco. Register now.

There’s a lot out there on how to support your child's mental well-being during COVID-19. But to follow any of this advice, you need to put on your own oxygen mask first. How do you do this in the middle of a pandemic that’s taken a disproportionate toll on parent mental and emotional health? Register now.