Prevention Conference

Innovation in Prevention in Rural Ohio Conference

May 29, 2024

Ohio University Chillicothe
 

Join local and state experts dedicated to fostering strength and safety in our youth as we dive into crucial conversations on suicide prevention, substance abuse, gambling, and sexual abuse prevention, crafting a community of care.

Cost: Free

Time

Registration: 8 a.m.

Conference sessions: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location

Ohio University Chillicothe
Bennett Hall Auditorium
101 University Drive
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Free Parking in front of Bennett Hall

Purpose

The Innovation in Prevention in Rural Ohio Conference is a pivotal gathering designed to unite those who share a common vision of nurturing resilience and ensuring safety among our youth. Our purpose is to create a collaborative platform for initiating critical dialogues and exchanging evidence-based strategies focused on suicide prevention, combating substance abuse, mitigating the risks associated with gambling, and preventing sexual abuse. By convening a diverse array of thought leaders, frontline workers, educators, and policymakers, we aim to cultivate a comprehensive community of care, empowerment, and support that upholds the well-being of our young people and steers them toward a hopeful future.

Who should attend

Social workers, counselors, teachers, prevention specialists, substance abuse counselors, law enforcement, youth serving professionals, community members, anybody interested in creating a safe and healthy community for our youth.

Free Continuing Education Credits will be provided for social workers, prevention specialists, chemical dependency counselors, and teachers. 

Keynote Speakers

• Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network
• Handle with Care
• Post-Overdose Response Panel

Breakout Sessions

• LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention
• Sports Betting
• Lethal Means Safety: a Suicide Prevention Strategy
• Suicide Prevention 101
• Community Conversation about Stigma
• Problem Gambling
• New Leaf Marketplace: A strategy to support survivors of Sexual Assualt, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Contact

For more information, contact Stacey Saunders-Adams.