Conferences & Events

Navigating Youth Behavior

Accessing behavioral health providers has become more challenging as the demand for services grows. To address this, we've teamed up with The Wright Center for Community Health to offer a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series!

Sessions will take place on the 3rd Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM every other month!

Virtual Lunch & Learn Series Schedule

Session 1 April 17, 2024: The Acute Assessment of Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents

Session 2 June 19, 2024: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Symptomology and Interventions

Session 3 September 18, 2024: Practice Update for the Management of ADHD in Primary Care

Session 4 November 20, 2024: Assessment and Management of Depression in Children and Adolescents in Primary Care

Session 5 January 15, 2025: Management of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Session 6 March 19, 2025: Trends and Evidence-Based Treatment in Adolescents and Substance Use Disorder

Session 7 May 21, 2025: Trauma-Informed Care; An Overview

Session 8 August 20, 2025: Eating Disorders: Assessment and Management

Session 9 October 15, 2025: Empowering Conversations: Reducing Shame and Blame in Pediatric Behavioral Health

Session 10 January 14, 2026: Crisis

Session 11 March 18, 2026: Engaging Families in Behavioral Health Services

Each session will be submitted to AAFP for 1 CME credit and 1 NASW

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Contact Information: For more information, contact Chelsea Pasukinis or Valerie Williams.
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Past Sessions

Perinatal Behavioral Health

Lack of access to behavioral health services during the perinatal period can be especially dangerous. Pregnant people and new parents are uniquely vulnerable to new onset and exacerbations of pre-existing mental health, substance use, and physical health conditions during and after pregnancy. Join us for a lunch and learn series to learn evidence-based strategies for managing mental health and substance use disorders in pregnant and postpartum patients.

Virtual Lunch & Learn Series Schedule

Session 1 June 4, 2025: Perinatal Mental Health Dos and Don’ts and Crisis Management

Session 2 September 17, 2025: Maternal SUD Program at Penn State Health

Session 3 November 19, 2025: Stimulant Use Disorder in Pregnancy

Session 4 February 18, 2026: Treatment of Comorbid Mental Health Conditions and SUD During Pregnancy

Each session will be submitted to AAFP for 1 CME credit

Contact Information: For more information, contact Chelsea Pasukinis or Valerie Williams.
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Healthcare Career & College Exploration Event

Thursday, October 2, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Viewmont Mall, Dickson City

The Northeast PA Area Health Education Center (NEPA AHEC) has partnered with the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) to plan our Annual Healthcare Career & College Exploration Event. We are welcoming colleges, universities and healthcare organizations to share their programs and opportunities with high school students, college students and professionals looking to expand their healthcare experience.

Student Registration

School Registration

Exhibitor Registration

Contact Valerie Williams at 570-209-9644 orEmail Valerie