Join in Palm Beach County’s annual Recovery Month Conference, held this year in Wellington on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
The theme for the sixth annual National Recovery Month Conference is “A Journey of Resilience, Recovery and Renewal.” Join the county in celebrating September as National Recovery Month, receive updates on the county’s substance use disorder and mental health initiatives, learn ways to achieve health and wellness through a resilience and recovery capital lens, and join in a community feedback session and other fun activities.
The conference is hosted in partnership with the Palm Beach County Community Services Department, the Recovery Community Hub of Palm Beach County, BeWell of Palm Beach County and Commonly Well.
This year’s conference features Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler as the keynote speaker. She is a leading expert in the social influences of mental health and uses her experience to create an impact within communities, systems, organizations and individuals. She has extensive experience in behavioral health, public health and organizational development and speaks nationally and internationally on social support and social connectedness. The first 100 attendees to check in at the conference will receive her newly released book, 100 Ways to Create Happiness in Your Life.
Residents and leaders from governments, nonprofits, foundations and businesses are all invited to attend this free event, set for Wednesday, Sept. 25. Check-in and networking start at 9 a.m., with the event running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/g2phkf3.
