Whole Community Care
Wellness in Unity

Northern California: March 28-29, 2023
Sacramento

Southern California: April 25-26, 2023
Long Beach

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Overview

This two-day conference explores the intersection of SUD prevention practices and the wellbeing of the overall community. In line with national prevention priorities and current best practices in prevention science, this innovative training approach in SUD prevention will incorporate the knowledge of shared risk and protective factors, highlight unique skills and expertise within the existing prevention workforce, and align integrated care opportunities in behavioral health. The conference will further focus on social determinants of health (SDOH), diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness (DEIB), and shifting the perspective of trauma-informed care and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to include a focus on opportunities around healing-centered care and positive childhood experiences (PCEs).

The morning of day two is reserved for county staff and will focus on the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and substance abuse prevention efforts at the local level.

A post event networking session will be offered to participants following the conclusion of sessions and workshops on day one. This will provide an opportunity for in-person collaboration, networking, and planning for the application of local prevention practices.

*Coverage of cost not included for travel expenses, lodging, and most meals; for participants requesting Continuing Education Units (CEUs), a nominal fee may apply.

Learning Goals

• Discover the intersections of whole-person, whole-organization, and whole-community care with SUD prevention practices.
• Identify how to shift prevention training and knowledge into successful and innovative implementation in alignment with best practices.
• Explore opportunities for integrated care in behavioral health and learn how these opportunities are impacted by SDOH and DEIB.
• Enhance and sustain the prevention workforce by sharing generational knowledge, mentorship opportunities, and networking.
• Learn about emerging prevention science that is focused on hope and community resiliency, including PCEs and healing-centered care.

Locations and Registration

Continuing Education Hours: Continuing Education Hours are offered by the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) for those who participate in the two-day conference on March 28 – 29 for up to 10.5 hours of credits to county staff who attend the two-day conference at no cost. For general registrants, we are offering up to 8.5 hours of credits at no cost. To request no-cost Continuing Education Hours, complete this form.

CARS is an approved provider for: CCAPP #4N-08-923-0722, CA Board of Registered Nurses #CEP16303, and CAMFT #131736.