2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities

Third Horizon and Rosecrance

Rosecrance is hosting its third Region 3 summit to bring together youth- and family-focused organizations and professionals.

Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

BackgroundBuilding 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 <a href="https://www.ilabh.org/" title="https://www.ilabh.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Illinois Association for Behavioral Health (IABH)</a>.<a href="https://thirdhorizon.com/" title="https://thirdhorizon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Third Horizon</a> provided administrative support for this event. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)6.5 hours CEUs are provided by the Illinois Certification Board for the following credentials: COUN I or II (CADC, CRADC, CSADC, or CAADC), PREV I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, CFPP II, ATE, CVSS II.CEUs will also be provided for the following credentials:- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)- LSW (Licensed Social Worker)-LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)-LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)-PsychologistSubstitutionsRefunds 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.

<h3>Thank you to our sponsors!!!</h3>

Agenda

Registration and Refreshments

Welcome

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.

Opening Keynote: Joseph Wooten

Break

Emerging Drug Trends & Tools: What’s Changing, Why It’s Changing, and What We Do Next 

Breakout Session 1: Chris Schaffner, JOLT Foundation

Leveraging Systems of Care to Increase Recovery Capital for the Unhoused 

Breakout Session 1: Liam Wheeler, Central Illinois Continuum of Care

Generation Nicotine? What Youth Nicotine Use Looks Like Now

Breakout Session 1: Amanda Darnell, Rosecrance

Lunch

Regional Anchors, Strong Communities: Enhancing Access to Behavioral Health Services  and Uplifting Youth in Our Communities: Engaging Youth for Positive Change 

Breakout Session II: Jenny Galloway, CUPHD, and Scott Hayes, EYPC

Changing Laws, Changing Lives: How Advocacy Shapes the Future of Tobacco & Vaping Prevention 

Breakout Session II: Carrie Arblaster, Tobacco Free Kids & Kelly Nichols, AHA

Breakout Session II: Liz Miner, Rosecrance

Online Influence, Offline Consequences: The Dangers of Counterfeit Pills, 
Kratom, and Other Easily Accessible Substance

Breakout Session III: Leah Naraine, OMNI

Practical Harm Reduction for Substance Misuse Prevention

Breakout Session III: Kristi Manzi, University of Illinois

The Algorithmic Rewiring of Youth Mental Health: Screen Time, Social Media, and How Caregivers Can Help

Breakout Session III: Miki Meyers and Madison Heuer, Project Oz

Sean Culkin is an autism self-advocate from Rockville Centre, New York with a masters in Biotechnology from Adelphi University. At two years old he was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, a label he ran from until KultureCity taught him he could embrace it. Sean has been
a part of KultureCity for seven years, participating in everything from the KultureCity board to KCFit. His mission is to emphasize the importance of embracing those with sensory needs in the community so we can all build a better world for everybody. As the current Training Manager of KultureCity, Sean both trains KultureCity venues and leads KultureCity activations around the world. Additionally, he audits venues, designs educational material for partners, and teaches about the need for sensory accessibility and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities in public spaces.

Closing Keynote: Sean Culkin

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