Palm Beach County, FL

09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 11:02

Palm Beach County to Host Free 6th Annual National Recovery Month Conference

Join the 6th annual National Recovery Month Conference. This year's theme is "A Journey of Resilience, Recovery and Renewal: Palm Beach County." Join the county in celebrating September as 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 a recovery capital lens" and participate 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 Inc., BeWell PBC and Commonly Well. This year's conference features Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler as 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 more than 25 years of 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.

Local residents, business leaders and representatives from government agencies, nonprofits and foundations are all invited to attend this free event.

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. - check-in and networking

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - event

Location: Wellington Community Center

12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414

Register on Constant Contact - "A Journey of Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal: Palm Beach County"
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/g2phkf3

Stay tuned for additional conference-related announcements. For more information about the programs and services provided by the Palm Beach County Community Services Department, please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices