Join LICADD in partnership with the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Youth Bureau Division on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at Brookhaven Town Hall OR virtually for an interactive and important workshop on Co-occurring Disorders Among Youth: Research & Best Practices and gain practical, evidence-based strategies to better understand and support young people experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges.
During this workshop, you'll:
- Explore current trends in youth mental health and co-occurring disorders.
- Understand the adolescent brain and key risk and protective factors.
- Recognize common co-occurring disorders and early warning signs.
- Examine the connection between mental health and substance use.
- Learn evidence-based prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies.
- Gain practical tools for home, school, and clinical settings.
- Discover ways to foster resilience and strengthen collaboration among families, schools, and behavioral health providers.
Whether you're a mental health professional, educator, school counselor, or prevention specialist, this workshop will provide actionable strategies you can use right away.
Register today and invest in the knowledge that helps change outcomes. Together, we can improve early identification, strengthen support systems, and help young people thrive.
This workshop is FREE to attend (advanced registration required) and is open to all who are interested - including mental health professionals, educators, parents/guardians, and other community members. Registration closes on 08/10/26, and there are limited in-person spots available. Those attending in-person will have access to a light breakfast. Completion of this workshop will provide 2.5 CEUs for eligible LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, and CASACs.
-
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
-
Location: Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY, 11738 (1st Floor South Meeting Room) AND Zoom (for those attending virtually)
-
Link to register: https://bit.ly/youthcod
-
Cost to attend: Free, thanks to our partners at the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Youth Bureau Division
Subscribe to our education newsletter to learn about upcoming workshops LICADD is hosting. For more information about our professional and community education offerings, contact Ali Hougnou, LMSW, Education Programs Manager at ahougnou@licadd.org or give us a call at (516) 747-2606.