SAMHSA Hosts Communities Talk Webcast on February 1; Launches New Website and Opens Registration
01/26/2016
Go to the Communities Talk webcast event page on February 1 at 2:45 p.m.EST for the webcast of a workshop on planning a Town Hall Meeting and at 4:15 p.m. EST for the national launch event.
Registration is now open. Log-in today to register to receive a $500 planning stipend.
New Quick Start Planning Guide now available on the new 2016 website.
Join the Communities Talk Webcast on February 1 at 2:45 p.m. EST
Learn how to plan a successful 2016 Town Hall Meeting and participate in the national launch of the 2016 Communities Talk: Town Hall Meetings to Prevent Underage Drinking initiative. Watch the live webcast from SAMHSA’s 12th Annual Prevention Day at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, on February 1 from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. ET.
- 2:45–4:00 p.m. EST: Communities Talk: Planning a Successful 2016 Town Hall Meeting Workshop
- 4:15–4:45 p.m. EST: National Launch of the Communities Talk: Town Hall Meetings To Prevent Underage Drinking Initiative
Visit the event webpage for more information on each of these events.
No advanced registration is required. The presentation will automatically begin when you go to the event webpage.
Join the Online Conversation
Add your voice to the underage drinking prevention conversation. Use the hashtag #CommunitiesTalk on Facebook and Twitter before, during, and after the event.
Register Now To Receive a $500 Planning Stipend To Support Your Town Hall Meeting
E-mail invitations to request a $500 SAMHSA planning stipend were sent on February 21 to federal grantees, organizations identified by the National Prevention Network, and other national partners. Each e-mail contains a unique web address that Town Hall Meeting Hosts should use to register.
A limited number of planning stipends will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so register today to ensure your best chance of receiving one. Read the 3 Steps To Completing Your Town Hall Meeting Online Profile and new Quick Start Planning Guide for more information and tips.
Additional invitations will be distributed on a rolling basis while stipends are still available. Contact us for more information.
What’s New on stopalcoholabuse.net/communitiestalk?
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Five-year trends in alcohol use continued to significantly decline among all grades, according to the latest study. Visit the Monitoring the Future website to read more findings.
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