Minnesota Institute of Public Health

The 2009 Summer Institute will offer an interactive, skill-building experience that focuses on the next level of social norms: Positive Community Norms.

Enthusiastic youth leaders and committed adult supervisors - how can they work together? This webinar will explore ways to maximize youth participation by strengthening youth-adult partnerships.

In a variety of youth service sectors, leaders have urged increasing utilization of more strength-based approaches with young adults.

Understanding the dynamic nature of adolescent brain development and the link between substance abuse and mental illness in teens requires a paradigm shift in addressing the needs of a young person with a dual diagnosis.

The conference has been designed to provide youth and adult participants an opportunity to learn about specific prevention programs and strategies that are being implemented with Native American audiences, to talk with others who are interested in making prevention programs work effeiciently and effectively, and to strengthen a good path of life for youth.

This webinar will offer you tools in assessing your organizations level of youth engagement and the benefits of providing young people with roles and responsibilities within your organization.

With a focus on new and innovative methods and resources, this year’s Conference offers participants in-depth knowledge that will make a real impact on your efforts to enforce underage drinking laws in your States and communities!

Make plans now to attend the sixth annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse, which will be held Aug. 12-14 at the Hilton Frontenac in St. Louis.