The Rural Network, a group of volunteers and leaders across Washington state who work towards building resiliency and preventing youth substance misuse in rural communities, are hosting their second bi-annual Rural Prevention Conference September 25-26 at the Yakima Convention Center.
We welcome anyone currently doing this type of volunteerism and work in their rural communities, as well as those who may be interested in joining the Rural Network to support this important work in their own local rural areas.
Event Details:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 10am – 4pm
Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 8:30 am – 3 pm
Location:
Yakima Convention Center
10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901
Objectives
By the end of this two day event, participants will have:
- Connected with prevention peers across rural Washington
- Strategized around rural network action plan and advancing prevention efforts in rural Washington
- Learned latest science, data analysis, and equity initiatives in the substance misuse prevention field