This will be an opportunity to network with others professionals, hear what's happening in Maui County related to substance abuse prevention, and participate in some hands-on training. This meeting's training topic will we Group Experiential Games.

Participants will learn how to facilitate group icebreakers, team-building, and problem-solving games. These games are fun and easy to facilitate, and are applicable for both youth and adults. Participants will learn how to utilize the games to bring them back into their respective work places to facilitate relationship building and teamwork with the youth and adults with whom they work.

Identify concrete ways to recruit new, community-based members tied to specific coalition roles and responsibilities

Identify the data needed to make the case for policy change and evaluation of the effectiveness of change

Identify specific strategies and activities related to policy goals that tie to the coalitions’ logic models

Engage grassroots, non-agency support in their policy efforts

Employ Policy Action Steps 1-3 in their communities

Complete an initial planning process on how to collaborate on state-level environmental strategies to address youth alcohol problems.

Audience: Substance abuse prevention providers, educators, and treatment professionals who work with youth, adults, and/or families in-group settings.

Cost: Free. Lunch will be provided.

Certificate: 6.5 ADAD-approved continuing education credits (CEUs) for Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist certifications.