Second Meeting of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
The second commission meeting will be held via teleconference at 4 p.m. (Eastern time). The purpose of the meeting is to review the Commission's draft interim report. The public may call (800) 260-0718 (Access Code 426289) to listen. Please call five minutes before the meeting's start time. If you are part of an organization, please […]
29th Annual ATTACh Conference
Denver Marriott Tech Center 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment (ATTACh) as it again brings together parents and professionals from across North America and beyond to learn from one another and receive cutting-edge training from leaders in the field of trauma and attachment. ATTACh is an international organization dedicated to attachment and its critical importance to […]
19th Annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner
Gaylord National Harbor 201 Waterfront St, , MD, Oxon Hill, MD, United StatesJoin us to celebrate our 2017 Drug-Free Kids Campaign. CADCA represents more than 5,000 community coalitions, working together to create a world of safe, healthy and drug-free communities. The epidemic rise in prescription drug and heroin abuse, and our continued struggle with underage drinking, tobacco and other drugs is a tragic burden on our nation’s […]
64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesDr. Christian Thurstone will present the results of some of his work in Colorado at this annual meeting of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. A wide range of presentations and professional learning opportunities will be available for clinicians specializing in the treatment of child mental health: Clinical Case Conference Allows clinicians to […]
Lecturing in Minnesota
Dr. Christian Thurstone will meet with healthcare providers in Minnesota. If you're local and would like to know more, please contact us.
National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. The three primary goals of National Prevention Week are to: Involve communities in raising awareness about behavioral health issues and implementing prevention strategies; Foster partnerships and collaboration with federal agencies and national […]
2018 Clear Alliance Conference
Bend Riverhouse 3075 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United StatesCLEAR Alliance is a nonprofit organization that partners with other nonprofits, public agencies and community leaders to prevent youth substance abuse and impaired driving. Its annual state conference features an array of experts from Oregon and beyond. This year, Dr. Christian Thurstone will present on adolescent addiction psychiatry in Colorado, and journalist Christine Tatum will […]
CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute
Gaylord Palms 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, United StatesHeld for four days each summer, the Mid-Year Training Institute offers in-depth, interactive training sessions geared specifically for community coalition leaders and staff. The Mid-Year also includes two levels of training for the National Youth Leadership Initiative activities (Key Essentials and Advanced). From fundamentals of coalition building and strategic planning to evaluation and research, you […]
School-based treatment providers’ retreat
One of the most exciting and rewarding parts of my work is teaming with other people who are passionate about delivering mental healthcare and addiction treatment where kids often need it: their school campus. Several of us will be working together to gear up to help hundreds of students in Colorado. If you're interested in […]
65th Annual Meeting of AACAP
Washington State Convention Center 705 Pike St., Seattle, WA, United StatesThe 65th annual meeting of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is attended by the world's top providers of mental healthcare for kids. The conference features an array of workshops, discussion groups and networking events detailed here.
