The Power of Expanded Learning to Support Substance Use Interventions, Health, Mental Health, and Thriving Families Workshop

Overview

The Power of Expanded Learning to Support Substance Use Interventions, Health, Mental Health, and Thriving Families Workshop
September 25, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The Power of Expanded Learning to Support Substance Use Interventions, Health, Mental Health, and Thriving Families Workshop promo The California AfterSchool Network (CAN), in partnership with California Youth Opioid Response (YOR CA), convened an informative workshop focusing on the Power of Expanded Learning to Support Substance Use Interventions, Health, Mental Health, and Thriving Families. 

California boasts the most comprehensive system of school-based and school-linked Expanded Learning programs in the nation, encompassing before-school, after-school, intersession, and summer initiatives. These programs are backed by a strong System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) and are present in nearly every school district across the state. They provide a dynamic and adaptable environment that can be strategically utilized to enhance student and family wellness, making them a valuable resource for supporting substance use interventions and promoting health and mental health wellness for youth and families.

Our Workshop Objectives:

  • Increase understanding of the human impact of the Opioid Crisis. 
  • Consider how these impacts are systemic through the social determinants of health. 
  • Explore the role of a robust, publicly funded Expanded Learning system in addressing these systemic challenges in every community. 
  • Connect to resources for substance use prevention, intervention, and intervention, including how to access Naloxone (Narcan) for life-saving opioid overdose treatment. 

Workshop Details 

  • Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

This workshop was facilitated by Jeff Davis, Executive Director of the California AfterSchool Network (CAN), and included the following guest speakers:

  • Sheila James, Ohio Afterschool Network
  • Rachel Castaneda, PhD, MPH, Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Azusa Pacific University

Workshop Resources

Support Team 

Questions or support? Please email Melissa Perez at mperez@afterschoolnetwork.org