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2nd Annual Native Youth Community of Care Conference Registration

April 26, 2016
Posted by AAIP News on 04/26/2016 What: 2nd Annual Native Youth Community of Care Conference

Where: South Puget Sound Community College Event Center, Lacey, WA

When: June 11, 2016 – 9:00AM to 4:30PM

 

The training is designed to disseminate effective culturally-based strategies to develop a
“Community of Care” for Native youth, that will Empower Native Youth through family and community
engagement. The goal is to provide Native Youth with the basic information and skills to empower
themselves to make informed decisions regarding their community, education, and behavioral health
and well-being.

Target Audience: Native Youth, Tribal members, educators, public health and social service
professionals, community members and community organizations

 
Training topics include:


·     Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Arts programs and future professional opportunities for Native Youth

·     Introduction to the Health Professions

·     Human Trafficking/Anti Violence Prevention Training

·     Substance Abuse Prevention

·     Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health Resources

 

Goal: To provide Native Youth with the basic information and skills to empower themselves to make
informed decisions regarding their community, education, and behavioral health and well-being. For more information:

 

Gary D. Gant, MPH

Public Health Analyst

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services

Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Regional Operations, Region 10,

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1520

Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206.615.2318|Fax: 206.615.2500| E-mail: ggant@hrsa.gov

 

Mailing Address:

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, MS-23

Seattle, WA 98104

****Morning snacks and lunch will be provided to all attendees, courtesy of our community partners****

 

 Register For Event