The 2025 Region 2 Prevention Conference will be held Tuesday, July 29, at Signature Tower, 303 North Main Street, Harrison. Anyone interested in preventing the misuse of chemical substances is encouraged to attend both the State of Substance Use Prevention Community Breakfast presented by the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce starting at 7:30 a.m. followed by the annual conference planned by the Region 2 Substance Use Prevention Taskforce.
In the past, these conferences have focused on a variety of topics including cannabis, opioids, fentanyl, alcohol, and other areas of prevention. The theme of this year's conference is "Engaging the Next Generation."
The first scheduled speaker will be introduced at 9:15 a.m. Lunch will also be provided. Register now using the QR Code below. The conference counts for 7 training hours.
Schedule of speakers and activities
9:15 a.m. - Rikki Barton - A Potentially Dangerous Intersection: Social Media, Substance Use, Mental Health, and Online Exploitation
11 a.m. - Nigel Wrangham - Authentic Youth Engagement
