The 5th Annual "Be In The Know" Youth Prevention Conferece

Brief Description of Event:
Students from grades 8-12 from over 15 different school districts across Plymouth County are invited to learn from their peers as well as program staff and other experts in the field around substance use prevention and other related topics. Students will leave feeling empowered to make change in their community.

Donation Information:
-All donations are awarded as "door prizes" to student(s) in attendance at the Conference.
-Prizes are announced throughout the day and create a great deal of excitement for all the students in attendance.
-100% of donations go directly to youth.
-This contribution would impact a student that is actively engaged in making positive change in their community.

Detailed Description of Event (included in registration link):
Substance use impacts us all. The goal of this conference is to empower youth to have a voice in creating change in their community. Please join us on Tuesday, May 31st from 8:30AM - 1PM in the Rondileau Student Union in Bridgewater State University with check-in starting at 8:00AM. This conference is free, but transportation is not provided and registration is required by Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Students will hear from peers on what is being done to promote positive change around substance use, learn from experts in the field and leave feeling empowered to bring these ideas back to their schools.

High schools may bring up to 20 students to the conference as well as 2 advisors.  The conference is open to high schools serving the communities of: Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, East Bridgewater, Hanson, Middleboro, Rockland, Raynham, Plymouth, Wareham and Whitman.

To view highlights from our first 4 youth conferences, please visit our website: opioidoverdoseprevention.org

*This conference is sponsored by the United Way of Greater Plymouth County.