

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Let's Talk: Communities & Conversation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a lively discussion on building stronger connections within our communities at Let's Talk: Communities &amp; Conversation!About this EventLet’s Talk: Communities and Conversation is a community-centered event designed to support professionals and community members seeking education, dialogue, and resources related to substance use, addiction, and mental illness. This gathering creates a welcoming space for learning, open conversation, healing, and connection. Participants will hear from professionals and individuals with lived experience while gaining practical tools and resources that can be applied in professional settings and within the broader community long after the event concludes.This event also serves as a kickoff to MACC’s broader initiative, The Right Conversation, which aims to strengthen how communities and professionals approach discussions around substance use and mental health with compassion, clarity, and confidence.Target AudienceTarget AudienceHost: MACCInfo: •	Community members who have been directly or indirectly impacted by substance use
•	Caregivers seeking tools for understanding and support
•	Providers, professionals, and partners who work in behavioral healthEvent ExperienceEvent ExperienceInfo: Attendees will engage in a warm, community-oriented program featuring:
Welcome &amp; Opening
•	Introductions and guided engagement activity
•	Brief remarks on the importance of addressing substance use within the community.
Educational Segment
•	A short, accessible overview of key signs and patterns related to Substance Use Disorder
•	Integrated video elements from WellLink’s “Igniting Compassion” 2023 Documentary
Panel Conversation
A moderated discussion with:
•	Therapists and behavioral health professionals
•	Franklin Co. Health Officials
•	A subject matter expert from a local treatment or recovery organization
•	A community member with lived experience
Topics may include:
•	Understanding professional, community, and family impacts
•	Approaches for compassionate communication
•	Supporting recovery and resilience
Followed by audience Q&amp;A.Community ResourcesCommunity Resource ConnectionInfo: Participants will have time to visit vendor tables offering:
•	Local behavioral health and recovery services
•	Support for caregivers and families
•	Take-home materials and strategies from The Right Conversation campaign
•	Access to Naloxone kits and a brief overview on usage
Resources &amp; Take-Home Materials
Attendees will receive:
•	The Right Conversation brochures and talking-tip guides
•	Local resource lists for family support
•	MACC purple care bags with materials provided by participating vendors
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/lets-talk-communities-and-conversation/100001976416384610
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-03-18T13:30:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Discover Shine Bright Community Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Discover Shine Bright Community Center
- **lat**: 39.9774991
- **long**: -82.8788383
- **full address**: Discover Shine Bright Community Center, 4590 East Broad Street, Columbus, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence-MACC (https://allevents.in/org/multiethnic-advocates-for-cultural-competence-macc/27459317)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Discover Shine Bright Community Center, 4590 East Broad Street, Columbus, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence-MACC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness
- **Q**: What is the age limit of the event?
  - **A:** all_ages
- **Q**: What is the door_time of the event?
  - **A:** 2026-03-18T13:30:00Z
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** Discover Shine Bright Community Center
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Let's Talk: Communities & Conversation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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