Press release, Carolyn (Carrie) J. Higgins, M.S. Ed., RCHES, Program Director Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County, Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions:
Valparaiso, IN - The Justice Partners Addiction Response (JPAR) team of Porter County is hosting a free community event, Coping with Modern Day Challenges Impacting Mental Health and Addiction, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27th at Harre Union on the campus of Valparaiso University.
Registration is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County, in affiliation with the Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions, and will address:
This community event featuring local, state and national professionals is part of a larger effort driven by the Justice Partners Addiction Response team in Porter County to educate for parents/guardians, school personnel, policy-makers, law enforcement, social workers, mental health workers, recovery support providers, adult and juvenile justice system partners, faith community members, public health professionals and other interested community members. "Vaping e-cigarettes is just one of the negative behaviors used by individuals dealing with stress and mental health issues. We are hoping to debunk the myths and educate attendees on a variety of issues affecting our schools, community members and society today," said Carrie Higgins, Program Director of the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County.
"We are incredibly pleased to provide our attendees to with the opportunity to meet Dr. Delaney Ruston, MD, our keynote speaker, who will share her amazing expertise and video to educate the audience about these addictions and behaviors affecting mental health in our society," said Porter County Superior Court Judge Mary DeBoer who leads the JPAR team.
The agenda for this event includes:
Continuing education (CEUs) and Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) are available.
Register or find additional information for this free event on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003855738537?aff=oddtdtcreator