Douglas County Behavioral Health Summit set for July 27-August 7

June 16, 2020 1:16 pm

Registration is now open for the Virtual 2020 Douglas County Behavioral Health Prevention Summit, July 27-August 7. A session will be held each weekday from noon to 1 p.m.

Topics include: drug abuse prevention, mental health impact of COVID, Good Behavior Game, working with youth who engage in self-harm, brain science and trauma, and prevention in the age of vape.

Registration is free for anyone working or living in Douglas County and $25 for others.

More info: http://dgcoks.org/bhsummit2020

Contact: Karrey Britt, Communications and Media Coordinator, Media Contact Form

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