About this Event
Join Cobb Collaborative and Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid for a coordination meeting of agencies and organizations working on behavioral and mental health across Cobb County.
Empowering Futures: Addressing Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges in Youth
The January 9th meeting will focus on the growing issue of substance use among youth. Experts will discuss the latest trends and risk factors contributing to substance misuse in young people.
The session will also highlight prevention strategies, intervention programs, and community-based solutions aimed at supporting youth in making healthier choices.
Attendees will engage in collaborative discussions to explore ways to address this challenge and promote overall well-being for young individuals.
Featuerd Speakers:
Jazmyn McCloud, MPH, CHES®
Health Equity & Community Engagement Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health
Rachel Harris, Certified Preventionist
Communications Specialsit for Georgia Prevention Project
We will also feature panelists in the areas of Prevention, Treatment & Recovery in our community:
- Mark Chastain, Parent
- Rachel Morris, Georgia Prevention Project
- Jessica L Packman, LCS, Owner, Resiliency Therapy Services, LLC
- Blake Schneider, Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery
- Laura Searcy, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
MEETING DETAILS:
January 9, 2025
Networking & Registration 9:30-10:00 AM.
Program will run from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Cobb Senior Services, 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta, GA 30064
This event is co-hosted with Cobb County 2020. Our collective efforts in driving positive change and supporting the wellbeing of our community!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cobb Senior Services, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, United States
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