Tribal Substance Use Disorder Prevention Gathering

Wednesday, June 7, 2017
8:00am - 5:00pm (with an evening networking activity from 5:00 - 8:00pm)
Suquamish, WA

Registration closed on June 1.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TribalSUDPreventionGathering2017

Goal:
To convene a forum to share culturally appropriate substance abuse prevention strategies and best practices in tribal communities.

Who Should Attend:
Tribal Substance Use Disorder Prevention Staff, Tribal Leadership, Urban Indian Health Programs, Recognized American Indian Organizations, Tribal Prevention Partners, Behavioral Health Partners, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Community Organizers in the Prevention Field, All those interested in learning more about prevention programming in tribal communities.

Objectives:

1. To provide enriching training and networking opportunities for tribal prevention staff and partners to share successful prevention activities;
2. To support and acknowledge culturally aligned prevention strategies as protective factors for substance abuse in tribal communities; and
3. To leave energized and inspired

Questions?  Contact Lucilla Mendoza at 360-725-3760 or mendol2@dshs.wa.gov.

Make all lodging arrangements with the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort at (360) 598-8700.  Please let them know that you will be attending the Tribal Substance Use Disorder Prevention Conference.   They are holding a block of rooms for the event.  That block of rooms is scheduled to be released on Friday, June 2.

This calendar item was updated on June 5.  Updated agenda was posted and parking information was added.