EARLY BIRD Registration Now Open
TUESDAY, MAY 9 & WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023
Two Day Conference Presented by United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention in Collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
WHAT: United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Florida Department of Children and Families, and Signature Grand, presents the 8th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10 at Signature Grand to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention.
- Behavioral health professionals to hear from renowned psychologists, professors, trauma and grief specialists, leading diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) experts, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education.
- Vanessa James will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies on both days.
- The two-day conference will offer participants the opportunity to learn from thought leaders in behavioral health, network with industry peers, and discuss issues related to research, policy and practice.
- Participants can expand professional knowledge, receive quality continuing education from subject matter experts, and promote community awareness of behavioral health and substance abuse prevention within the community.
- Conference tracks will include Professional Development, Special Topics and Initiatives Innovation & Thought, Prevention Interventions, Health Equity, and Faith-Based Focus.
- Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits.
SPONSORS: Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Baptist Health, Humana, Memorial Healthcare System, Project Opioid Broward, Florida Department of Children and Families, Holy Cross Health, Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center, Sunshine Health, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Oxford House and South Florida Wellness Network.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 9, and Wednesday, May 10, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Signature Grand
6900 W State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317
DETAILS: Early Registration ends on March 31: $95
Registration starting April 1: $120
Breakfast & Lunch is included.
Business Attire; Free Parking
To register for this event, please visit UnitedWayBroward.org/BHC2023
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Adriana LeCorgne at conference@UnitedWayBroward.org or 954.618.9931.
About United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention
United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention (UWBCCBH) is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and communities. Today, its primary role is to serve as a coalition-building organization that brokers partnerships between federal, state and local agencies to foster, develop, and enhance integrated behavioral health efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance misuse. Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is a vital component of United Way of Broward County’s three impact areas (health, education and financial prosperity) focused on the solutions to close gaps in services and create a better life for all. For more information please visit www.drugfreebroward.org or follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/uwbccommission or on Twitter/Instagram @UWBC_Commission.
About Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
Established in 2011 by the Broward Department of Children and Families, the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (BBHC) serves as Broward County’s local managing entity, which is responsible for the contracting, monitoring, clinical quality oversight and performance improvement of the state-funded behavioral health services. BBHC provides a comprehensive system of care for substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders for individuals in Broward County. As a nonprofit organization, BBHC also manages local and national grants to develop evidence-based practices and practice improvement for providers and persons served. To learn more about the BBHC, call (954) 622-8121 or please visit https://bbhcflorida.org.
