Effective Responses to Emerging Substance Use Issues: Applying Lessons Learned from Addressing the Vaping Epidemic to New Prevention Priorities: Peer-sharing Call

Date

April 1, 2020

Description

Understanding and evaluating past prevention efforts is integral to ensuring the success of future prevention. This webinar explores how to apply insights from past prevention efforts to current and emerging substance use trends. Co-presenters share real world experiences regarding addressing substance misuse and explore strategies for applying successful prevention practices to other urgent prevention areas within the community.

Key Webinar Features

Participants have an opportunity to pose questions, discuss challenges, and connect with other prevention professionals.

Presenters

Jessica Goldberg MWS, MPH, CPS - Jess is a training and technical assistance specialist with the Education Development Center (EDC).

Ivy Jones Turner MPA, CPS - Ms. Jones Turner is a training and technical assistance specialist with the Education Development Center (EDC).

Katiana Perez – Katiana serves as the Executive Director for the Alliance for a Drug Free Puerto Rico.

Alyssa Evans, LMHC – Alyssa serves as a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) for Columbia High School/Goff Middle School under Rensselaer County Mental Health.

Kim Favro, MA – Kim is a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) for Averill Park High School through Rensselaer County Mental Health.