# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Rosecrance is hosting its third Region 3 summit to bring together youth- and family-focused organizations and professionals.About this EventBackgroundBuilding on the 2024 virtual and 2025 in-person Solution Summits, Rosecrance’s Regional Substance Use Prevention Integration Center (RSUPIC) invites community stakeholders committed to youth wellbeing to join us for a one-day summit focused on new and inspiring avenues to support youth and families in our region. This summit will provide attendees with the latest information on youth substance misuse trends, opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue with others dedicated to supporting young people, and inspiring talks by nationally known advocates for youth and communities. This is even is hosted by the Rosecrance Region 3 Regional Substance Use Prevention Integration Center.This event is co-sponsored by the . provided administrative support for this event.Continuing Education Units (CEUs)CEUs have been applied for by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB). Five (5) hours are estimated for ICB CEUs. CEUs will also be provided for the following credentials: LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, and Psychologist.Event SponsorshipThere are opportunities to sponsor the event at various levels. Sponsorship includes complimentary tickets and tabling options, positioning your organization alongside trusted leaders who are shaping the future of youth prevention and mental wellbeing. Sponsors gain meaningful visibility with a highly engaged audience of youth-serving professionals while demonstrating a clear commitment to community impact, prevention, and long-term wellbeing. More information on sponsorship is available HERE. If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out as advised in the Sponsorship Prospectus before purchasing tickets.A limited number of rooms are availalbe in the conference block and can be booked HERE.SubstitutionsRefunds will not be issued; however, paid registrants who are unable to attend may designate an alternate. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing to caleb@thirdhorizon.co.Please note: Substitutions made after April 28, 2026, will incur a $20 administrative fee per substitution. Substitutions can be made at any time, and the participant or organization will be responsible for this fee. Unclaimed registration fees cannot be transferred to a future Rosecrance event.Agenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration and Refreshments🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AMOpening Keynote: Joseph WootenHost: Joseph WootenInfo: Joseph Wooten, aka “The Hands of Soul,” is a 3-time Grammy Award–nominated keyboardist, vocalist, composer, producer, educator, author, and motivational speaker. Since 1993, he has served as keyboardist/vocalist and bandleader for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Steve Miller Band. The second youngest of the famed Wooten Brothers, Joseph has performed with artists including Curtis Mayfield, Whitney Houston, Kenny G, The Temptations, and more. He co-wrote the Grammy-nominated “Call Me Tonight” and contributed to Victor Wooten’s Grammy-nominated Yin Yang. Author of It All Matters and founder of the nonprofit “I Matter! You Matter!” Joseph is dedicated to youth empowerment, veterans’ causes, and humanitarian work.🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBreak🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMBreakout Session 1: Chris Schaffner, JOLT FoundationInfo: Emerging Drug Trends & Tools: What’s Changing, Why It’s Changing, and What We Do Next 🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMBreakout Session 1: Liam Wheeler, Central Illinois Continuum of CareInfo: Leveraging Systems of Care to Increase Recovery Capital for the Unhoused 🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMBreakout Session 1: Amanda Darnell, RosecranceInfo: Generation Nicotine? What Youth Nicotine Use Looks Like Now🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunch🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMBreakout Session II: Jenny Galloway, CUPHD, and Scott Hayes, EYPCInfo: Regional Anchors, Strong Communities: Enhancing Access to Behavioral Health Services  and Uplifting Youth in Our Communities: Engaging Youth for Positive Change 🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMBreakout Session II: Carrie Arblaster, Tobacco Free Kids & Kelly Nichols, AHAInfo: Changing Laws, Changing Lives: How Advocacy Shapes the Future of Tobacco & Vaping Prevention 🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMBreakout Session II: Liz Miner, RosecranceInfo: Fundamentals of Youth Crisis Response🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PMBreak🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMBreakout Session III: Leah Naraine, OMNIInfo: Online Influence, Offline Consequences: The Dangers of Counterfeit Pills, 
Kratom, and Other Easily Accessible Substance🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMBreakout Session III: Kristi Manzi, University of Illinois🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMBreakout Session III: Miki Meyers and Madison Heuer, Project OzInfo: The Algorithmic Rewiring of Youth Mental Health: Screen Time, Social Media, and How Caregivers Can Help🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMBreak🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMClosing Keynote: Meg RabyHost: Meg RabyInfo: Meg Raby is an autistic female, pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) and neurodivergent advocate, writer of the children's book series My Brother Otto, and a regular contributor to Scary Mommy. She writes about life, love, family dynamics and hustling for an inclusive world for other neurodivergent children and adults while working full time for the nation's leading nonprofit, KultureCity, alongside an unstoppable, diverse team of like-minded individuals.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/2026-solutions-summit-uplifting-youth-in-our-communities/100001984395124235
- **Event Categories**: Business, Entertainment, Music, Art, literary-art, health-wellness, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 45, max: 55, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Normal
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
- **lat**: 40.5086524
- **long**: -88.98634229999999
- **full address**: Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 201 Broadway, Normal, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 201 Broadway, Normal, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities range from USD 45 to USD 55 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird TicketsUSD 45AvailableFull Price TicketsUSD 55Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities?
  - **A:** 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities is organized by Third Horizon and Rosecrance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Normal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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