PreventionWorKS
10:00am - 2:30pm
5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Training Event
10am - 3:30pm
WSU's Community Engagement Institute
238 N. Mead
Wichita, KS-67202

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Teen Dating Violence Month focuses on the need for teaching young people and their families, friends, schools, and communities about dating violence, healthy relationships, and ways to stop the cycle of abuse.

PreventionTalKS
12:00 - 1:00pm

Cultural Competence and Sustainability
Thu, Feb 8, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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KPCCI Implementation Grantees Training and Technical Assistance
Kansas Association for School Boards, Topeka, KS

KPCCI Implementation Grantees Training and Technical Assistance
WSU Community Engagement Institute, Wichita, KS

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training - Wichita
WSU's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220
9am - 3:30pm
Adults and adolescents who experienced childhood maltreatment are more likely to engage in risky health-related behaviors. When we understand the past, we are better able to heal the present. Join us for a deep dive into how ACE scores affect attachment and how those outcomes are directly linked to addiction in adolescence and adulthood.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training - Lawrence
Kansas Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, 1421 Research Park Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
9am - 3:30pm
Adults and adolescents who experienced childhood maltreatment are more likely to engage in risky health-related behaviors. When we understand the past, we are better able to heal the present. Join us for a deep dive into how ACE scores affect attachment and how those outcomes are directly linked to addiction in adolescence and adulthood.
Registration is full and closed.
Postponed due to inclement weather

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
National Eating Disorders Week shines the light on how serious eating disorders are and helps improve understanding of their causes and resources for recovery.

National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
During PGAM this campaign has the goal of educating the public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and promoting the availability of help and hope.

PreventionTalKS
12:00 - 1:00pm

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training
March 8, 2018; 9am-3:30pm: Douglas County Public Works Building (3755 E. 25th Street in Lawrence, KS 66046).

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Mental Health Advocacy Day

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

National Youth Violence Prevention Week
The goal of this campaign is to educate and raise awareness about effective ways to prevent and reduce youth violence by encouraging recognition of the role youth can have in making their community and schools safer.

Kick Butts Day
This is a national day of activism to empower youth in organizing to raise awareness of the problems of tobacco use, encourage rejection of harmful marketing, and to advocate for support from elected officials.

Environmental Strategies TA from CAPT
9:00am - 4:00pm
3312 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66047

Youth Mental Health First Aid for Coalitions
8:30am - 5:30pm
238 N Mead Street, Wichita, KS 67202
Registration Link

National Alcohol Awareness Month
Encourages the public to dedicate this month to increasing understanding about how excessive drinking can impact health and social problems and how to reduce those risks and prevent harm.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Awareness activities during this month remind the public of the importance of taking action to help the development of children and promote great childhoods.

2018 National RX Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit
Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

National Alcohol Screening Day
Effort to reduce stigma and bring attention to the needs of those with alcohol use symptoms and disorders and their families by providing private alcohol screenings.

PreventionWorKS
10:00am - 2:30pm
Ramada Downtown Hotel and Conference Center, 420 SE 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

Introduction to ACEs: What are ACEs?
12:00-1:00 p.m.
'ACEs' has become a buzzword in healthcare, mental health, addiction and child services.So, what's all the buzz about? In this webinar we will learn what ACEs are (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and begin to understand why we need to learn more!

6 CEUs: Improving Communication in Couples and Families
When: April 28, 9am-4pm
Where: Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 6770 E 34th Street North, Wichita, KS 67226
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Take Back Day

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Celebrating the work being done to reduce rates of teen pregnancy and address disparities, educating and empowering youth to make healthy decisions, and uniting voices advocating for effective strategies promoting healthy lives.

National Mental Health Awareness Month
Spreading the word about the importance of mental health and helping people identify and address possible problems early and throughout recovery.

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
A day for focus on the needs of children, youth, young adults, and families with mental and substance use disorders with connection to resources and education about effective strategies.

National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week is designated to involving communities, developing partnerships, and promoting quality resources for the purpose of increasing awareness and action related to substance use and mental health issues.

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

ACEs, Attachment and Addiction: Why do ACEs matter?
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Why is it important for helping professionals to have a working knowledge of ACEs ? In this webinar we will look at the developmental course for someone with four or more ACEs including a brief view of how attachment and addictions come in to play.

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

PreventionWorKS
Where: WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th Street N., Wichita
When: June 14, 2018, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Who: Representatives of KPC Coalitions and Task Forces
Why: Because you matter & we want to know what matters to you.
Register: Here

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

Youth Engagement for Community Change Workshops - Hutchinson
9:00am-3:00pm
Hutchinson - Hutchinson Community Foundation (1 N. Main St. #501)

Youth Engagement for Community Change Workshops - Lawrence
9:00am-3:00pm
Lawrence - Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (1421 Research Park Drive)

Integrating ACEs: How do we respond?
12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Learning about ACEs science is both fascinating and compelling. Now that you have a basic understanding of ACEs and how it influences individuals, families and communities, how can you respond? This webinar will provide practical resources for individual and systems responses to the ACEs understanding.

National PTSD Awareness Month
Encouraging everyone to raise public awareness about PTSD and effective treatments to help those affected.

National Minority Mental Health Month

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

KPC Fidelity Training Event
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

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KPCCI Implementation and Partnerships for Success 2015 Underage Drinking Grantees : Fidelity
Webinar
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

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KPC All Grantees Orientation
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

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KPCCI Planning Cohort 3: Orientation
Webinar
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

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South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

Prevention WorKS CCB Webinar
Fri, Jul 27, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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KPCCI Implementation and Partnerships for Success 2015 Underage Drinking Grantees : Community Check Box Training
Webinar
10:00-12:00pm

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

Kansas SAPST Survey and Registration

KPCCI Planning Cohort 3: Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST)
Lawrence
Days 1-3 – 8:30-5:00pm
Day 4 – 8:30 - 11:00am

KPCCI Implementation and Partnerships for Success 2015 Underage Drinking Grantees : Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST)(Optional for all KDADS Grantees)
Lawrence
Days 1-3 – 8:30-5:00pm
Day 4 – 8:30-11:00am

PreventionWorKS
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Lockman Hall Waldo Auditorium
Hutchinson Community College
1300 N. Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67501

KPCCI Planning Cohort 3: Community Check Box Training
Webinar
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

KPCCI Planning Cohort 3: Assessment and Capacity Building Training (21st for Grant & Barber, 22nd for Doniphan & PBPN)
21st for Grant & Barber at Pratt
10:00-3:00pm

22nd for Doniphan & PBPN at Lawrence
10:00-3:00pm

International Overdose Awareness Day

National Recovery Month
Increases awareness of behavioral health conditions in ways that promote the beliefs that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective and recovery is possible.

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
This day was chosen to remind the public that FASDs are preventable, to promote other resources for spreading the word, and to encourage support and action in prevention efforts.

National Suicide Prevention Week
A national effort to help people see that suicide prevention is everyone's business and anyone can participate in efforts to raise awareness that suicide is a major health concern that is preventable.

World Suicide Prevention Day
Serving as a call to action to individuals and organizations in efforts to prevent suicide by identifying and addressing risks and promoting protection against it.

First Annual Kansas Prevention Conference
Topeka, KS
Conference Purpose: The Kansas Prevention Conference provides educational opportunities to increase awareness of emerging trends, build skills and knowledge to prevent suicide, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse, and advocate for best practices. The inaugural conference will focus on suicide and substance abuse prevention, with integration of other behavioral health topics planned for following years.

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

National Family Day
Family Day started in 2001 as a movement to celebrate parental engagement as an effective way to keep America's youth substance-free.

Staying Power: Youth Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 3:00PM - 4:00PM

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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
A recently started tradition and annual recognition to get people together and join voices in creating meaningful change in the prevention of substance abuse.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Connecting advocates to mourn those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrate survivors, and work to end domestic violence.

National Bullying Prevention Month
This campaign encourages communities to unite in raising awareness of bullying prevention and involving people to join the movement throughout the year.

National Crime Prevention Month
Recognizes successful efforts to motivate and increase enthusiasm for crime prevention on the local, state and national level.

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
The intention of this campaign is to educate and raise awareness related to common behavioral health disorders and suicide, highlighting early identification and support as needed.

National Mental Illness Awareness Week
NAMI works with communities to bring awareness to mental illness and highlights efforts to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for care during this annual week.

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is an annual activity to promote education, awareness, support, and advocacy for important aspects of mental health promotion.

PreventionWorKS
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center
3320 S. 9^th Street
Salina, KS 67401
Register: https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9N27bve0sLMS2lD

ICTeens in Mind
10:00AM – 2:00PM
925 N. Waco Avenue,
Wichita, KS
ICTeens in Mind is hosting a student-led brainstorming session to start developing a long-term plan to support the mental health of our youth

International Day for The Eradication of Poverty

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

ICTeens in Mind
5:00PM
925 N. Waco Avenue,
Wichita, KS
ICTeens in Mind and Partners for Wichita are hosting a celebration for our merger into Partners for Wichita.

National Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week celebrates ways to educate youth and encourage community participation in drug prevention activities.Plant the Promise is a way to promote prevention year-round by encouraging students and schools to plant red flower bulbs.

Leaders of Today: What Does Meaningful Youth Engagement Look Like ?
Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 3:00PM - 4:00PM

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Make a Difference Day
Make A Difference Day is a USA TODAY effort to promote community service and celebrate neighbors helping neighbors to improve the lives of others.

National Runaway Prevention Month
NRPM works to raise awareness of the crisis of runaway and homeless youth and to educate the public about possible solutions.

PreventionTalKS
12:00-1:00pm

KPCCI Planning Cohort 3: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (13th for Grant & Barber, 14th for Doniphan & PBPN)
13th for Grant & Barber at Pratt
9:30-4:00pm

14th for Doniphan & PBPN at Lawrence
10:30-5:00pm

Great American Smokeout
Increase awareness and challenge smokers to quit smoking, for at least one day.This year's theme is “Quit like a Champion.” People who smoke are encouraged to triumph over addiction. Recognizing that people are familiar with the many reasons to quit, the American Cancer Society offers coaching in quit-smoking programs and supports, and Kansas has our own support system for quitting.

South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.

Collegiate Smokeout
The National Collegiate Smokeout campaign provides campuses with tools and ideas for impacting the health and lives of students through advocacy and peer support.

International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day
You are not alone. Join with a community of suicide loss survivors to find comfort and gain understanding as we share stories of healing and hope.

Great American Smokeout Month/Great American Smokeout day
The Great American Smokeout is used to encourage people who smoke to quit, even for one day, and to take other steps to reduce risks and improve their health.

Building Youth and Adult Partnerships:Facilitation and Designing Youth - Friendly Meetings
Mon, Nov 26th, 2018 3:00PM - 4:00PM

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KPCCI Planning Cohort 3: Community Check Box Training
Webinar
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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Suicide Prevention ASIST Workshop
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Hyatt Place Hotel
6021 SW 6th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66615

KPC Data and Evaluation Workshop
This is a Mandatory Kansas Prevention Collaborative Training it will be an interactive workshop that will show coalitions how to: identify questions important to your coalition; use data to answer those questions; understand what the data means; and develop appropriate messages and material for multiple audiences.

Who: 2 Representatives from Each Coalition

When: December 4: 10:30am - 4:00pm
December 5: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Where: Wichita State University's Community Engagement Institute
238 N. Mead Wichita, KS 67202.

Positive Youth Development in Action! How to Use the Positive Youth Development(PDY) Framework
Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 3:00PM - 4:00PM

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South Central Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Meeting
400 N. Woodlawn in Wichita.
4:30pm
The South Central Kansas Problem Gambling monthly meeting takes place the third Friday of each month. Park near the back of the building and enter the door at the Southeast end of the building. Once inside go up the steps to 2nd floor. Turn right, walk around the banister and turn right again and walk to the end of that short walkway to the conference room.