PRC6 & DFPS | Virtual Training - Reporting 101 for Prevention Specialists
2026-04-30 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center and the Department of Family and Protective Services for Reporting 101 for Prevention Specialists, a virtual training that will equip prevention professionals with the essential knowledge and confidence to recognize concerns, make effective mandated reports, and navigate updated reporting laws. This training strengthens prevention work by helping specialists identify risks earlier, connect families to community support, and communicate clearly about safety and reporting. Participants will leave with sharper decision‑making skills, stronger partnerships, and a more proactive approach to child and family well‑being.
This training will be held virtually on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM. Please RSVP below.

PRC6 | In-Person Training - Sustaining the Work: The Essential Role of Self‑Care for Prevention Specialists
2026-05-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Prevention work is meaningful—but it can also be demanding. Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Sustaining the Work: The Essential Role of Self‑Care for Prevention Specialists, an in-person training that explores why intentional self‑care is not optional, but foundational to effectiveness in the field. Participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress, maintain emotional resilience, and prevent burnout. Together, we’ll examine how caring for ourselves strengthens our capacity to care for communities, support youth, and deliver high‑quality prevention programming.
This training will be held in-person on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | Region 6 Department of Family & Protective Services
2026-05-06 | TX
Phoenix House Texas is grateful to be partnering with the Region 6 Department of Family & Protective Services where PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, will be presenting Project Empathy: Reframing Addiction Through Neuroscience and Positive Psychology.
Project Empathy is a research-informed, interactive workshop that reframes adolescent addiction through the lens of neuroscience, development, and connection. The session breaks down how the teenage brain processes reward, stress, and decision-making—offering a clear explanation for why adolescents are uniquely wired for risk, bonding, and rapid learning. Participants explore how dopamine, impulse control, and prefrontal cortex development influence substance use patterns and recovery potential. Instead of relying on fear-based or punitive strategies, the workshop demonstrates how empathy and strengths-based communication interrupt shame and increase buy-in. Attendees learn practical ways to use accurate empathy, clarity, and modeling to keep adolescents engaged, even when they appear resistant or ambivalent. The session also challenges common misconceptions in youth treatment, highlighting how outdated models can unintentionally reinforce stigma and shut down communication. Real examples illustrate how to translate brain science into conversations that parents, schools, and youth can actually understand. By the end, participants will have a developmentally informed framework for supporting adolescents that emphasizes possibility, relationship, and long-term resilience.

PRC6 | Virtual Training - Sustaining the Work: The Essential Role of Self‑Care for Prevention Specialists
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Prevention work is meaningful—but it can also be demanding. Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Sustaining the Work: The Essential Role of Self‑Care for Prevention Specialists, a virtual training that explores why intentional self‑care is not optional, but foundational to effectiveness in the field. Participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress, maintain emotional resilience, and prevent burnout. Together, we’ll examine how caring for ourselves strengthens our capacity to care for communities, support youth, and deliver high‑quality prevention programming.
This training will be held virtually on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM. Please RSVP below.

PRC6 | Power of Prevention: Strong Minds, Stronger Communities
2026-05-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Ecclesia Houston – Downtown Campus, 1100 Elder Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Phoenix House Texas and the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invite you to join us at for our annual region-wide event, Power of Prevention: Strong Minds, Stronger Communities on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 9 AM to 1 PM at Ecclesia Houston – Downtown Campus in Houston, Texas.
The PRC Region-Wide Event is our annual gathering that brings together prevention professionals, educators, behavioral health providers, law enforcement professionals, coalition members, community leaders, and other community stakeholders from across Region 6. This event supports our mission to strengthen regional collaboration, promote behavioral health, reduce substance use, and enhance prevention efforts across the 13 counties within Region 6: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton Counties. This event event will explore the connection between suicide prevention, behavioral health, substance use prevention, and community collaboration.

What to Expect at the Event:

A presentation by a suicide prevention expert
A panel discussion featuring leaders across behavioral health, recovery, prevention, and community safety
A keynote presentation focused on recovery and prevention strategies
Community resource tables and networking opportunities
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for attendees
Refreshments provided throughout the event

Vendor / Resource Table Opportunity:
We are inviting community organizations and partners to host vendor/resource tables during the event. This is a great opportunity to:

Share your organization’s name and services
Connect with attendees and prevention professionals
Showcase your work in behavioral health, prevention, recovery, or youth support

There is no cost to participate, but space is limited! If you’re interested, please contact the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks, at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org to request a Vendor Agreement Form to be completed and returned by May 20, 2026.
Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org. We look forward to gathering with you to uplift the power of prevention!

Please check back here for updates on event location and more information as we get closer to the event!

Event sponsorship opportunities are available!
Please contact our Impact Director, Stephanie Grogan, at sgrogan@phoenixhousetx.org for more information on sponsoring this event.

PRC6 | In-Person Training - From Vision to Action: Establishing Effective Youth Prevention Coalitions in Region 6 Communities
2026-07-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for From Vision to Action: Establishing Effective Youth Prevention Coalitions in Region 6 Communities, an in-person training that provides a comprehensive roadmap for prevention professionals seeking to establish a youth coalition within Region 6. Attendees will learn how to assess community readiness, define coalition goals, structure youth leadership roles, and implement evidence‑based prevention strategies. Emphasis will be placed on youth empowerment, cross‑sector partnerships, and sustainable coalition development. Participants will gain access to planning tools, engagement strategies, and implementation guides that support the long‑term success of youth‑led prevention efforts.
This training will be held in-person on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center. Please RSVP below.

PRC6 | Virtual Training - From Vision to Action: Establishing Effective Youth Prevention Coalitions in Region 6 Communities
2026-07-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for From Vision to Action: Establishing Effective Youth Prevention Coalitions in Region 6 Communities, a virtual training that provides a comprehensive roadmap for prevention professionals seeking to establish a youth coalition within Region 6. Attendees will learn how to assess community readiness, define coalition goals, structure youth leadership roles, and implement evidence‑based prevention strategies. Emphasis will be placed on youth empowerment, cross‑sector partnerships, and sustainable coalition development. Participants will gain access to planning tools, engagement strategies, and implementation guides that support the long‑term success of youth‑led prevention efforts.
This training will be held virtually on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM. Please RSVP below.

PRC6 | In-Person Training
2026-08-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting an in-person training on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | Virtual Training
2026-08-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting a virtual training on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | In-Person Training
2026-09-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting an in-person training on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | Virtual Training
2026-09-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting a virtual training on Thursday, September 30, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | In-Person Training
2026-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting an in-person training on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | Virtual Training
2026-10-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting a virtual training on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | In-Person Training
2026-11-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting an in-person training on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!

PRC6 | In-Person Training
2026-12-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Save the date! Region 6 Prevention Resource Center will be hosting an in-person training on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center.
Please check back here for more information and to RSVP as we get closer to the event!
