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Emerging Trends in Youth Substance Use: Evidence-Based Prevention & Treatment Strategies

Join LICADD in partnership with the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Youth Bureau Division on Tuesday, July 21st from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at Brookhaven Town Hall OR virtually for an interactive and important workshop on Emerging Trends in Youth Substance Use: Evidence-Based Prevention & Treatment Strategies.

LICADD’s Education Programs Supervisor, Ali Hougnou, LMSW, will provide information on current trends in youth substance use, risk factors associated with youth substance use (including how current events are impacting youth), as well as best practices in prevention and treatment.

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 07/20/26, 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, July 21, 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/4uqT93M
  • Cost to attend: Free, thanks to our partners at the Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Youth Bureau Division
LICADD (Saving lives since 1956) and Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Youth Bureau Division present: Emerging Trends in Youth Substance Use: Evidence-Based Prevention & Treatment Strategies. Workshop made possible by the Suffolk County Opioid Settlement Grant. An interactive and informative hybrid workshop about current trends in substance use among youth, and strategies to support prevention and treatment. When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Where: Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, 1st Floor South Meeting Room, and virtually via Zoom. Registration is free. In-person attendance includes light breakfast. Visit bit.ly/4uqT93M to register. Registration closes 07/20/26. 2.5 CEUs available for LMHCs, LMSW/LCSWs, and CASACs.

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Ali Hougnou, LMSW

Education Programs Manager