Rural Prevention Conference

The Rural Network, a group of volunteers and leaders across Washington state who work towards building resiliency and preventing youth substance misuse in rural communities, are hosting their first annual Rural Prevention Conference September 22 – 23 at the Yakima Convention Center.

This conference will be an opportunity for those doing youth substance prevention work in rural areas to meet in person, and share ideas for helping to create healthy, thriving rural communities free of substance misuse, focusing on strategies that work in rural areas.

Rural Prevention Conference
Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23
Yakima Convention Center

We welcome anyone currently doing this type of volunteerism and work in their rural communities, as well as those who may be interested in joining the Rural Network to support this important work in their own local rural areas. There is no fee for attending, although registration is capped at 100 attendees for this inaugural event. View additional details about the conference, including the daily conference agenda and registration form.