Attend informative sessions and hear from keynote speakers and subject matter experts to learn, network and discuss issues related to behavioral health practices, policies, and research.
To assist health and behavioral health organizations in their adoption of the Zero Suicide framework across Broward County.
The Community Response Team (CRT) works tirelessly to combat the opiate epidemic and other emerging drug trends within our community, striving to address these pressing issues and ensure the well-being of our residents. Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. 2023/2024 Chairs: Dave Scharf and Alina Shaw
To increase community and stakeholder awareness of and access to mental health and suicide prevention resources in Broward County. Chair: Gail Moore Meets Every Third Thursday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Via Zoom) Click here to contact Latrice Sampson Richards, LPC, LMHC l Director of Health Initiatives for more information.
The Mental Health Promotion Action Team (MHPAT) works to promote mental health by collaborating with the treatment and wellness community to integrate systems of care that address mental health risk factors and enhance prevention services. Meetings are held every third Friday of the month, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Please contact Coraal Cohen for
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To share timely and reliable information about suicide deaths in Broward that helps define and determine the magnitude of suicide risk and provide early warning and emerging problems. Meets Every Fourth Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Via Zoom) Click here to contact Latrice Sampson Richards, LPC, LMHC l Director of Health Initiatives for more information.
Moving Broward from “Trauma Informed” to “Trauma Responsive” Join us for a transformative learning opportunity to elevate your organization’s internal and client-serving culture. Led by Dr. Stephanie Covington’s elite team, who have received national recognition for their work in creating community-wide change in the trauma field. Your process will begin with 10-12 designated members of
Weston Alliance for Youth (WAY) promotes mental health & substance use prevention for youth of the City of Weston. Meetings are held every first Wednesday of the month, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 2023/2024 Chairs: Beth Tache and Jackie Rosen Click here to learn more. Please contact Luisa for registration details. Luisa Archila |
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The Youth Action Team (YAT) seeks to reduce the use of marijuana, alcohol, and other substances by the community’s youth. Meetings are held every first Thursday of the month, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. 2023/2024 Chairs: Cynthia Tapia-Rodriguez and Pauline Jacobson Click here to learn more. Please contact Jenna for registration information. Jenna Stein
The Latino Action Team looks to reduce alcohol and drug use among Latino youth by providing prevention resources and parenting trainings within the community. Meetings are held every first Thursday of the month, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Click here to learn more. Please contact Luisa for registration information. Luisa Archila | [email protected] |
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