The 2025 Northland Prevention Conference is a one-day event dedicated to improving youth mental wellness and reducing substance use. Hosted by the Northland Coalition, the conference offers community members actionable strategies to support youth. Attendees can expect workshops, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes a welcome message, awards, featured presentations, and breakout sessions on topics like youth substance use prevention, leadership, and nutrition. The event concludes with a networking session and resource fair.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 Northland Prevention Conference
The 2025 Northland Prevention Conference, held in the KC Northland, focuses on improving youth mental wellness and reducing youth substance use. It is organized by the Northland Coalition with support from Beacon Mental Health.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: March 06, 2025
City/State: Kansas City, Missouri
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Northland Coalition
The Northland Coalition aims to prevent and reduce substance use and suicide among youth in Clay, Platte, and Ray Counties, providing tools, resources, and knowledge for effective prevention efforts.
Email: northlandcoalition@gmail.com
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins with check-in and breakfast at 8:00 AM, followed by opening remarks at 9:00 AM. Featured presentations and workshop sessions run throughout the day, with a lunch and networking session at 12:10 PM. The event concludes at 2:00 PM.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Steve Miller
Founder of Voices and Vision of Prevention, Steve Miller is an advocate for substance use prevention and mental health promotion, integrating his professional experiences with his passion for music and art.
Bart Andrews, PhD
Chief Clinical Officer at Behavioral Health Response, Dr. Andrews is involved in suicide prevention efforts and is a recipient of the 2022 American Association of Suicidology Roger Tierney Service Award.
Lindsey Robinson, MS, RDN, LD
An outpatient and inpatient dietitian at North Kansas City Hospital, Lindsey Robinson is passionate about helping others achieve their nutrition goals.
Michelle Lane
Certified Nurse Leader and Health Coach with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Sr. Director for Community Wellness and Corporate Health.
Meg Fuehne
Early Education Specialist at the Family Conservancy, passionate about babies and toddlers, with a master's degree in Child Development.
Jake Pollard
Coordinator for the FullCircle program, serving teens and young adults with substance and alcohol use issues, passionate about helping young people in recovery.
Jeanene Morris
Community Prevention Specialist with Beacon Mental Health, providing technical assistance to local prevention coalitions.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The Missouri Behavioral Health Council has approved this program for behavioral health continuing education contact hours.
Other Links and Information
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