United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in partnership with The City of Pembroke Pines, Broward County Public Schools, and South Florida Wellness Network, will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on September 25th, entitled “Know the Facts. Inspiring Conversations between Youth and Their Families.” The Town Hall meeting will feature a panel of experts and community members gathering together to discuss family stress, and the harmful consequences of alcohol and other drug use.  Other event sponsors include SAMHSA, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Mujeres Latinas.

DETAILS: This is a free event. For more information, please contact Angela Ventura at 954-453-3758 or Aventura@UnitedWayBroward.org.

About United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention

United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention (UWBCCBH) is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and
communities. Today, its primary role is to serve as a coalition-building organization that brokers partnerships between federal, state and local agencies to foster, develop, and enhance integrated behavioral health efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance misuse. Behavioral Health and drug prevention is a vital component of United Way of Broward County’s three impact areas (health, education and financial stability) focused on the solutions to close gaps in services and create a better life for all. For more information please visit www.drugfreebroward.org or follow on social media at www.facebook.com/uwbccommission or on Twitter/Instagram @UWBC_Commission.