Join us April 28 and 29, 2026 for an inspiring and impactful gathering of professionals dedicated to building protective factors in their communities through connection and health-promoting relationships with youth. This event is co-hosted by the Pacific Southwest PTTC and the San Diego Imperial Valley HIDTA in partnership with ADAPT, the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, and the Center for Behavioral Health Integration.
PURPOSE
To equip professionals with knowledge and skills to build health-promoting relationships with youth to prevent mental and behavioral health risks and promote flourishing.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Prevention professionals, coalitions, law enforcement, educators, caregivers, and other trusted adults in the community committed to youth well-being from across HHS Region 9, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- DESCRIBE a way of being comprised of four intentional strategies that trusted adults can engage in with youth.
- EXAMINE the science of connection and relationships as an important part of prevention strategies.
- DEMONSTRATE the ability to form and nurture health-promoting relationships.
- CONNECT in meaningful ways with other prevention professionals.
- CREATE individual and organizational action items that incorporate key principles of health-promoting relationships.
- UNDERSTAND local, state, and regional drug threats and priorities.