Community Events

This virtual presentation by Operation Parent will address current trends and misconceptions in body image, eating disorders, and self-esteem among tweens and teens. Register now.

Dr. Robert DuPont and his colleagues will share the latest research on the impact of drug use on the developing brain, and the ways that parents and other caring adults can promote the powerful trend across the country of youth making One Choice to be substance-free. Register now.

This virtual presentation by Operation Parent will help you to ensure social-emotional development skills don't fall by the wayside, as much emphasis is currently on lost academic time. Register now.

Unchecked anxiety and depression can lead to teen self-medication, drug abuse, and addiction. “Emotional honesty” can be a powerful healer and safeguard against mental illness and drug use. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Stephen Van Schoyck, Psychologist, and Karen Lawrence, the Founder of Camp Hi-Ho near Louisville, Kentucky, and mother of three: Ben […]

NAMI Ending the Silence for Families is for parents and other caregivers of middle and high school students. About this Event NAMI Ending the Silence for Families is a 50-minute presentation for parents and other primary caregivers of middle and high school students that helps raise awareness around mental health conditions through an informative PowerPoint […]

Parents face more challenges than ever in having effective prevention conversations with their teens around marijuana use. Even though this drug is more potent than ever, perception of harm is at an all-time low due to legalization, medicinal use and methods of ingesting like vaping and edibles which seem so much easier and more palatable. […]

Participants will receive an overview of the concepts of body image, eating disorders, and self-esteem. Current trends and misconceptions in body image, eating disorders, and self-esteem among tweens and teens will be discussed. The role of media, social media, and family in the development of healthy vs. unhealthy body beliefs and behaviors will be explored. […]

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 […]