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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR - Operation Parent
DESCRIPTION:Operation Parent is providing two free webinar sessions for parents\, caregivers\, and professionals. These webinars combine research\, real-life experience\, and trusted guidance in order to inform and equip you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in your life. Spanish captions will be available live during the webinar and full Spanish translations will be made available later that day. \nJanuary 13 – Growing Minds and Modern Highs – THC\, Hemp\, & Kratom: Explore the latest youth substances and their effects on developing brains and mental health. Julie Dreifaldt from One Chance to Grow Up will share her first-hand experience in youth substance use and explain practical ways to guide young people safely. \nFebruary 11 – The Mind-Risk Connection – How Mental Health can Influence Substance Use: Dr. Linda Richter from Partnership to End Addiction will discuss how mental health and substance use in youth are often connected. She will be joined by Stephanie Marquesano\, founder of The Harris Project\, who will share her personal experiences\, how to spot warning signs\, reduce risk\, and intervene before small problems become bigger ones. \n\nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 13 and Wednesday\, February 11\nWHERE: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nREGISTRATION: REQUIRED >>\nCOST: $0\nCONTACT: Submit questions >>
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-webinar-operation-parent/2026-01-13/
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CATEGORIES:Activities/Classes,Parent Education,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers
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SUMMARY:YouthWell's YAB Mentor Sessions:  Teen-Led.  Expert-Supported.
DESCRIPTION:Join Santa Barbara area students now attending colleges across the country as they share real experiences with academic stress\, what helped\, what didn’t\, and what they wish they had known in high school.  \nTherapist Melissa Lowenstein will help students understand the difference between stress and distress\, and share accessible coping tools. \nFree • REGISTRATION REQUIRED >> \nZoom link provided after registration\nQuestions: yab@youthwell.org | 805.770.1239 \nSession Dates:  \nJanuary 13\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Academic Stress \nFebruary 10\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Social Connection & Mental Wellness \nMarch 10\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Peer Support \nApril 28\, 2026 | 5:45–7:15 PM | Virtual • Politics & Mental Health \nYouthWell Mentor Sessions are interactive\, youth-centered conversations focused on real-life challenges that impact mental health and wellbeing. \nEach session explores a timely topic\, such as academic stress\, peer support\, social connection\, or navigating today’s political climate\, through a mix of expert insight and lived experience. Youth hear from mental health professionals\, community leaders\, and near-peer mentors\, including college students and former Youth Advocacy Board members\, who share practical tools\, personal stories\, and strategies for coping\, connection\, and self-care. \nMentor Sessions are designed to help young people feel less alone\, build confidence in supporting themselves and others\, and walk away with skills they can actually use. \nOpen to youth ages 10–25 and parents
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/youthwells-yab-mentor-sessions-teen-led-expert-supported/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,Youth Classes [10-25],YouthWell Groups & Workshops,youthwell newsletter feature
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