United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Florida Department of Children and Families, presents the 9th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention.  

• The Annual two-day Behavioral Health Conference serves as a platform for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights, research, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being. The two-day event emphasizes the critical role of prevention strategies in enhancing overall behavioral health. 
• The Conference will feature renowned psychologists, professors, trauma and grief specialists, leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education.  
• Participants will have the opportunity to learn from these thought leaders, network with industry peers, and discuss issues related to research, policy and practice.  
• The Conference Tracks will include Professional Development, Faith-Based Focus, Social Determinants of Behavioral Health, Innovative Initiatives, Trauma-Responsive Initiative, Youth Prevention Interventions, Collaboration and Integration and Mental Health Promotion. 
• Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits. 
• Keynote Speakers include: Joe Roberts, Jamira Burley, Amanda Andere and Dr. Mimi Graham. More speakers will be announced soon.  

SPONSORS:       Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Baptist Health South Florida, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Florida Department of Children and Families, The Early Learning Coalition and Memorial Hospital 

WHEN:               Tuesday, May 14 & Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

WHERE:              Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center

1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33316 

DETAILS:            
Early Registration ends on April 1st: $100 
Registration starting April 2nd: $125 
Breakfast & Lunch is included. 
Business Attire 
To register for this event, please visit https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/BHC2024 

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected] or 954.462.4850. 

About United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention   
United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducingnegative consequences on individuals, families, and communities. Today, its primary role is to serve as a coalition-building organization that brokers partnerships between federal, state and local agencies to foster, develop, and enhance integrated behavioral health efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance misuse. Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is a vital component of United Way of Broward County’s three impact areas (health, education and financial prosperity) focused on the solutions to close gaps in services and create a better life for all. For more information please visit www.drugfreebroward.org or follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/uwbccommission or on Twitter/Instagram @UWBC_Commission.    

About Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC) 
Established in 2011 by the Broward Department of Children and Families, the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (BBHC) serves as Broward County’s local managing entity, which is responsible for the contracting, monitoring, clinical quality oversight and performance improvement of the state-funded behavioral health services. BBHC provides a comprehensive system of care for substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders for individuals in Broward County. As a nonprofit organization, BBHC also manages local and national grants to develop evidence-based practices and practice improvement for providers and persons served. To learn more about the BBHC, call (954) 622-8121 or please visit https://bbhcflorida.org. 

Follow BBHC on social media: 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BBHCFlorida 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/broward-behavioral-health-coalition 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/browardbehavioralhealth 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/browardbehavioralhealth