Schedule

Megan Walradth
Farnham Family Services

CNY Prevention Consortium committee members:

Janel Payette
OCM BOCES

Novelette Pierce
Onondaga County Department of Children & Family Services

Gambling Prevention in New York State: Past and Future

Jessica McCarthy, Community Education - Prevention Network

This workshop's main goal is to get people thinking about youth gambling prevention and what steps they can take to address it. The audience will be youth influencing adults. The workshop will begin as a lecture to bring people up to speed, then we will break out into small groups to come up with ideas.

How Social Media Affects Child Exploitation

Taylor Money, Program Manager - Catholic Charities of Herkimer County

Participants will learn about specific apps and social media sites that are popular with our youth and identify the settings/tools being used on these apps to exploit children. Participants will also learn about mock profiles and TikTok trends and have time for Q&A after the presentation.

Joints, Spliffs & Blunts: How Tobacco is Effecting Cannabis Use in College Students

Amy Fahey, Prevention Services Coordinator - Herkimer County Prevention Council

Participants will explore an emerging trend involving the dual misuse of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine and learn about approaches and interventions that may help this population of youth and young adults, especially college students. Participants will have time for discussion and questions and have an opportunity to answer polling questions.

Breathing In a New Waste Pandemic

Braderick Morrison, Tobacco Free Chenango Coordinator - Chenango Health Network County

This workshop will teach you about the impact of e-cigarettes on the environment and the difference between vapor and aerosols in the world of e-cigarettes.

Cultural Competence: A Tip of the Iceberg

Chelsea Dodd - Seaway Valley Prevention Council

This one-hour workshop is designed to provide participants with an introduction to understanding how culture and diversity impact our work. Participants will be guided through terms, activities, and exercises that will give them a sneak peek at all aspects of our cultural backgrounds that must be explored. This workshop is intended for professionals working with members of our local communities.

Social Determinants of Health - Why They Apply to Substance Use

Eric Stranak, Recovery Services Coordinator - Farnham Family Services

Participants will get an overview of the social determinants of health, break down their history, and discuss the research behind them. They will also learn how to identify community-level social determinants of health and their impacts on individual and community change.

Suicide Prevention (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Krysta Broeker, mental health educator - Contact Community Services

QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, the three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR is an emergency mental health intervention. After the training, participants will be able to: recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, and know how to save a life. Participants will also learn how to refer a friend, family member, colleague, or anyone else in need to the necessary mental health professional.

An Ounce of Prevention Has Never Weighed More:
Alcohol, Cannabis, and the Impact of Prevention Professionals

Jason R. Kilmer, Ph.D., University of Washington

Increasing evidence demonstrates how prevention efforts with one health behavior could impact another. In this presentation, we will discuss associations between substance use and mental health, with a focus on emerging research related to cannabis use. Specific to cannabis, we will consider partners in prevention, review prevention opportunities, and highlight why prevention matters now more than ever.

Why eat alone at your desk when you can munch and mingle with your peers? Feel free to pop in and say "hello" to others. There is no agenda in this session — just enjoy some virtual company. Eating while on camera is always welcome here!

Drug Trends

Kein Trease, Youth Engagement & Empowerment Team Leader – Prevention Network

Participants will get a comprehensive overview of the latest drug trends through a slide-show presentation and Q&A session.

LGBTQIA+ ABC's

Cris Amann, LGBTQIA Outreach Coordinator & Kaya Perry, LGBTQIA Community Mobilization Specialist - BRiDGES, Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.

In this session, participants will walk away with a basic understanding of the letters in LGBTQIA+ and other terminology used when working with LGBTQIA+ populations. This presentation is a must-know for anyone working with LGBTQIA+ communities or interested in learning more about this population.

More Than Mental Health: A Holistic Framework on Wellness

Rachel Johnson, LMSW, LMFT - Half Hood Half Holistic, Owner

This workshop will increase your understanding and awareness surrounding mental health and holistic wellness. Participants will benefit from an interactive presentation that combines a lecture/PowerPoint presentation with guided meditation/imagery and community-building activities.

The Ripple Effect of Well-Being

Julie Hengst, Prevention Education Specialist - BRiDGES, Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.

Participants will explore how their personal wellness impacts the wellness of those around them, especially in the workplace and within their communities. They will also learn strategies to improve their wellness so they can positively impact those around them. This workshop will be highly interactive and resonate most with people who work and interact with others regularly. Participants will be asked to share personal stories about how others have impacted their well-being; engage in small groups to practice really listening to others; and explore together what qualities a good colleague embodies. Each participant will receive a workbook to help guide them through the activities and to use as a resource following the workshop.

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