Phoenix House Texas

Partner Event | Trunk-or-Treat - Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Bend Regional Council, 10435 Greenbough Drive #250, Stafford, TX, 77477, United States
Join Region 6 Prevention Resource Center community partner organization, Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition, for an evening of Halloween fun! There will be candy, games, face painting, a costume contest, and more! Visit the eventbrite page to RSVP.

Halloween
2025-10-31

PRC6 | Training – Growing Together: Tools and Resources for Prevention Specialists at Every Level
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning, 1050 Quitman St., Houston, TX, 77009, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Growing Together: Tools and Resources for Prevention Specialists at Every Level, an interactive, in-person training that brings together both new and experienced prevention specialists to explore essential tools, strategies, and resources that support effective prevention work. Through collaborative learning and hands-on activities, participants will discover practical solutions, share insights, and build a personalized resource toolkit to enhance their impact in the field.
This training will be held in-person on November 6, 2025 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | Stand With Me Summit
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | First Metropolitan Church, 8870 West Sam Houston Parkway North #200, Houston, TX, 77040, United States
Join Region 6 Prevention Resource Center in taking a stand for children and finding ways to get involved with child welfare.
Please visit the eventbrite page to RSVP.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11

Partner Event | Adolescent Symposium – On the Road
2025-11-12 07:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Rose Garden Center, 1718 W. Houston St., Tyler, TX, 75702, United States
Join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM at Mental Health America of Greater Dallas’ Adolescent Symposium – On the Road to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction and Positive Psychology Applications.
Project Empathy will address stigmatization around substance use disorders., and attendees will learn practical applications of positive psychology and strengths-based interventions in treating addiction. This workshop covers effective, evidence-based approaches, common misconceptions, and harmful practices to avoid. Attendees will gain insights into the unique challenges of treating substance use disorders and what research reveals about successful methods.
CEs will be available. The symposium is being held at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler, Texas. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the Adolescent Symposium – On the Road event website.

Partner Event | Communities Talk: Youth & Young Adult Substance Use Prevention, Presented by Denton MHMR Center
2025-11-14 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | 1 Courthouse Drive, 2020 Room, Denton, TX 76208, 1 Courthouse Drive, 2020 Room, Denton, TX, 76208, United States
Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 9:15 – 10:15 AM at Communities Talk: Youth & Young Adult Substance Use Prevention presented by Denton County MHMR Center in Denton, Texas! PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, will be presenting Project Empathy.
Join this in-person event for an engaging session all about preventing youth substance use. This event is your chance to connect with community members, share stories, and discover practical ways to support young people. Whether you’re a clinician, parent, teacher, or just interested, come along and be part of the conversation!
Project Empathy is a transformative workshop designed to reduce stigma and reshape how we understand substance use disorders. Grounded in neuroscience, this session explores how addiction affects the brain and why traditional approaches often fall short. Participants will learn practical strategies rooted in solution-focused therapy, strength-based practices, Positive Psychology, and empathy. Whether you’re in a professional setting or everyday conversation, discover how to bring compassion and effectiveness into substance use-related interactions. This workshop also highlights the unique challenges adolescents face with substance use, offering up-to-date data and developmental insight. Participants walk away with tools to build more meaningful, supportive, and evidence-informed responses
Door prizes and food provided. Participants can earn 1 CE. To learn more and register for this free event, visit the event registration website.

Partner Event | 2025 Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma
2025-11-15 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Sound, 3111 Olympus Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75019, United States
Phoenix House Texas is excited to partner with Shatterproof for their 2025 Walk to End Addiction Stigma on Saturday, November 15th in Dallas! As a beneficiary team, Phoenix House Texas will get to keep 100% of the funds that our team raises through the walk!
Shatterproof’s mission is to increase access to recovery, prevention, and mental health resources for everyone who needs them. The Shatterproof Walk is an opportunity for communities to come together and walk to end the stigma of addiction while surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones. We’ll honor those we have lost, celebrate those who are living in recovery, and bring hope to the millions living with substance use disorders.
The walk is approximately 2 miles long and is dog friendly! (Dogs must be on a leash at all times.) The event schedule is:
8:00 AM – Walk site opens; participants can visit the Community Resource Village, enjoy coffee, & collect their bracelets!
9:30 AM – The official Walk Program begins (make sure you are checked in & have your bracelet!)
10:00 AM – The official Walk begins!
11:30 AM – The event site closes
Register to join our team and walk with us or donate to support us! Visit the Phoenix House Texas Shatterproof Team page to support Positive Prevention and help us end addiction stigma!

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Additional Event Information:
Parking: Street parking on Olympus Blvd & the Wharf Rd; Two parking garages. Both are off of Bleecker St. Plenty of ADA parking, Free parking within parking garages, surface lots, and dedicated retail spaces.
Drop Off: Dedicated Uber & Lyft drop off and pick up so traffic keeps flowing, and you get to where you need to go as soon as possible
T-Shirt: Want the 2025 Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma t-shirt? Who doesn’t? Raise $50+ 1 month before the Walk Day, and you will receive it in the mail before your event! (Did you miss the deadline? Not a problem! You will still get a shirt—it will just be after event day. You have until December 31, 2025, to raise $50 to get your 2025 shirt! The shirts are 1 per registered participant who raises $50. Shirts will not be available on-site for Walk Day.)
Other Fundraising Incentives: All individual fundraising incentives (except for the Walk T-shirt) will be redeemed via email after the walk. Two weeks after the event date, you will receive an email with a link to redeem the fundraising prizes you have earned. Once redeemed, your prizes will be shipped directly to you.
Registering for Phoenix House Texas’ Shatterproof Walk team shows our community that together, we are stronger than addiction. It’s about standing united in the fight for a future where no one suffers from this preventable and treatable disease.
Ready to join our team? Click here to register!

Partner Event | TCA's 69th Annual Professional Growth Conference
2025-11-20 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 8 – 9:30 AM at Texas Counseling Association’s 69th Annual Professional Growth Conference in Houston, Texas! PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction Meets Positive Psychology.
Project Empathy is a transformative workshop designed to reduce stigma and reshape how we understand substance use disorders. Grounded in neuroscience, this session explores how addiction affects the brain and why traditional approaches often fall short. Participants will learn practical strategies rooted in solution-focused therapy, strength-based practices, Positive Psychology, and empathy. Whether you’re in a professional setting or everyday conversation, discover how to bring compassion and effectiveness into substance use-related interactions. This workshop also highlights the unique challenges adolescents face with substance use, offering up-to-date data and developmental insight. Participants walk away with tools to build more meaningful, supportive, and evidence-informed responses
CEs will be available. The conference is being held from November 19-21, 2025 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. To learn more and register, visit the conference website.

Thanksgiving Day
2025-11-27

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02
This Giving Tuesday, you can make a difference that lasts! Your support helps Phoenix House Texas empower youth and families with prevention education and life skills that foster resilience, hope, and healthy choices.
Click here to support our mission today!

PRC6 | Virtual Training – Prevention Powered by Data: A Unified Approach for K–12 Classrooms
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Prevention Powered by Data: A Unified Approach for K–12 Classrooms, an engaging, virtual training designed to equip educators with collaborative strategies to interpret data and apply it across grade levels. Together, we’ll build a proactive approach that strengthens student success and well-being.

This training will be held virtually via Teams on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please RSVP below. Event link forthcoming!

Christmas Day
2025-12-25

PRC6 | In-Person Training – Partnering with Parents: Tools & Strategies for Effective Prevention Services
2026-01-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Flores Neighborhood Library, 110 N Milby St, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Partnering with Parents: Tools & Strategies for Effective Prevention Services, an interactive, in-person training that equips prevention professionals with practical strategies and tools to actively engage parents in prevention services. Participants will learn how to build trust, communicate effectively, and provide resources that empower families to support healthy choices and resilience.
This training will be held in-person on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 12 PM – 2 PM at Flores Neighborhood Library. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | Houston Mental Health Resources Day - Creative Mental Wellness
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | United Way Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
This is more than a health fair! Creative Mental Wellness is highlighting mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorder resources available in the Houston area as well as building a supportive wellness network to better serve our community.

PRC6 | Regional Alliance Meeting (RAM)
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Unlimited Visions Aftercare, 5519 Lawndale St, Houston, TX, 77023, United States
The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invites you to join us for our Regional Alliance Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Regional Alliance Meeting is an interactive gathering of HHSC-funded and community stakeholders working together to strengthen prevention, mental health, and community wellness initiatives. Meeting participants are invited to:

Contribute your insights, concerns, and innovative solutions
Discuss strategies to enhance coordination and resource alignment, and
Gain the latest updates on data, resources, and prevention efforts.

Be part of the conversation to strengthen partnerships and create lasting impact!

The meeting will be held at Unlimited Visions Aftercare. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org

PRC6 | Virtual Training – Partnering with Parents: Tools & Strategies for Effective Prevention Services
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Partnering with Parents: Tools & Strategies for Effective Prevention Services, an interactive, virtual training that equips prevention professionals with practical strategies and tools to actively engage parents in prevention services. Participants will learn how to build trust, communicate effectively, and provide resources that empower families to support healthy choices and resilience.
This training will be held virtually on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Please RSVP below.

PRC6 | In-Person Training – Innovating Prevention: Leveraging Trends for Greater Impact
2026-02-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Ring Neighborhood Library, 8835 Long Point, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Innovating Prevention: Leveraging Trends for Greater Impact, an interactive, in-person training that will teach participants how to integrate emerging trends into their prevention strategies for maximum effectiveness. This training provides practical tools and evidence-based approaches to help participants stay current and create measurable impact.
This training will be held in-person on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 12 PM – 2 PM at Ring Neighborhood Library. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | Prescription Drug Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder
2026-02-10 13:30 - 15:15 UTC | United Way Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
You’re invited to Coalition for Behavioral Health’s educational seminar on Prescription Drug Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder presented Dr. Douglas Thornton on February 10, 2026 from 1:30 – 3:15 PM at United Way Greater Houston.
This educational session will provide an overview of current community-engaged strategies to address prescription drug misuse and opioid use disorder. It will highlight the Prescription Drug Misuse Education and Research (PREMIER) Center at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy—its mission to improve patient outcomes through research and education on safe controlled-substance use and its collaborative prevention and intervention projects aimed at reducing opioid-related harms in Texas and beyond. The program will also review the formation, purpose, and recent activities of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council, including how settlement funds are allocated to support evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the state. Discussion will include the Council’s governance structure, its role in shaping statewide investments in opioid response, and examples of funded initiatives with implications for behavioral health providers and community partners. Participants will gain actionable insights into community, academic, and policy-level approaches to reducing opioid misuse, enhancing access to care, and advancing collaborative service delivery across health and social systems
CEUs will be available. For more information and to RSVP, visit the event website.

Partner Event | 35th Texas School Social Workers Conference
2026-02-12 10:20 - 11:50 (America/Chicago) | Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, 78759, United States
Join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 10:20 AM – 11:50 AM at the 35th Texas School Social Workers Conference to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction and Positive Psychology Interventions.
Project Empathy is a research-based workshop dismantling stigma around substance use disorders using neuroscience, positive psychology, and practical strategies. It bridges research with real-world application, showing why many treatment models fall short and how to improve them. The session introduces solution-focused therapy, strength-based practices, and empathy as actionable tools. Participants learn to integrate these concepts into clinical care, education, legal systems, and daily interactions. Emphasizing adolescent development and addiction neuroscience, it explains behavior patterns and recovery potential. This is a practical toolkit, not a lecture—equipping professionals, educators, and caregivers to respond compassionately with science-based understanding and human-centered care.
CEs will be available. The conference is being held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas as well as virtually. To learn more and register, please visit the 35th Texas School Social Workers Conference website.

Partner Event | 31st Annual Adolescent Health Symposium - University of Wisconsin La Crosse
2026-02-12 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM at the 31st Annual Adolescent Health Symposium – University of Wisconsin La Crosse to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: Understanding Adolescent Addiction Through Neuroscience and Human Connection.
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.
CEs will be available. The symposium is being held at the virtually. To learn more and register, please visit the 31st Annual Adolescent Health Symposium – University of Wisconsin La Crosse website.

PRC6 | Regional Epidemiology Workgroup (REW) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Region 6 PRC invites you to our Regional Epidemiology Workgroup (REW) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be held in the Lecture Hall at The Council on Recovery. The REW meeting will focus on data collection, analysis, and trends related to behavioral and mental health, substance use, and other public health concerns impacting our communities. This meeting serves as a collaborative space for school districts, counselors, public health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to network, share insights, and develop data-driven solutions that address key health challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity to hear valuable insights from a leader in the field and engage in discussions on critical public health issues. This meeting is ideal for epidemiologists, prevention specialists, researchers, coalition members, behavioral and mental health experts, school district representatives, counselors, and others working to create meaningful change through evidence-based strategies. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org

PRC6 | Virtual Training – Innovating Prevention: Leveraging Trends for Greater Impact
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Innovating Prevention: Leveraging Trends for Greater Impact, an interactive, virtual training that will teach participants how to integrate emerging trends into their prevention strategies for maximum effectiveness. This training provides practical tools and evidence-based approaches to help participants stay current and create measurable impact.
This training will be held virtually on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | Virtual Opioid Overdose Training
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Prevention Resource Center Region 6 invites you to join the Virtual Opioid Overdose Training held on March 11, 2026 from 1 – 2:30 PM by Texas Overdose Prevention Program (TOPP) in partnership with Strategic Recovery Solutions. Click here to register.

PRC6 | In-Person Training - Moments that Matter: 5‑Minute Icebreakers for Meaningful Youth Connection
2026-03-18 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Moments that Matter: 5‑Minute Icebreakers for Meaningful Youth Connection, an in-person training that will equip prevention professionals with short, powerful icebreakers that help youth feel safe, seen, and ready to participate. Attendees will learn intentional connection tools that reinforce protective factors, encourage positive peer interaction, and support the broader mission of prevention work.
This training will be held in-person on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | 2nd Annual Linkage to Care Workshop - Harris County Public Health
2026-03-26
Join us from Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the 2nd Annual Linkage to Care Workshop hosted by Harris County Public Health to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Project Empathy.
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.
Please check back for more information on the presentation time and event registration!

Partner Event | Psychological First Aid Training
2026-03-27 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invites you to join the Psychological First Aid Training held virtually by Strategic Recovery Solutions on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 9 AM – 4:30 PM. Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed approach designed to reduce initial distress and promote adaptive coping in individuals affected by trauma, disasters, or emergencies. Attendees can earn 6.5 CEUs. Please click here to register.

Off-Road for Recovery
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | NW OHV Park, 279 George Mitchell Parkway, Bridgeport, TX, 76426, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas, Calvary Overland, and NTX Bronco Club for a day of off-roading! There will be activities for all levels of off-roading, and NTX Bronco Club will lead trail rides. All off-road vehicles welcome! Enjoy snacks, a raffle, & more. Park entry fees will support Phoenix House Texas, a nonprofit providing substance use prevention & mental health education to underserved youth, families & communities.
The park entry fee is $35 at the gate or $30 if you pre-register online on NW OHV Park’s website.

Thank you to our sponsors!

To register as a vendor or sponsor, email Stephanie at: sgrogan@phoenixhousetx.org
See you there!

PRC6 & DFPS | In-Person Training - Reporting 101 for Prevention Specialists
2026-04-07 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center and the Department of Family and Protective Services for Reporting 101 for Prevention Specialists, an in-person 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 in-person on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 9:30 – 11 AM at Trini Community Center. Please RSVP below.

Partner Event | 11th Annual Fort Bend Drug Symposium
2026-04-10 07:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, Stafford, TX, 77477, United States
The 11th Annual Fort Bend Drug Symposium is being held on Monday, April 10th, 2026 from 7:30 am – 12:30pm at the Stafford Centre. The symposium will cover emerging local drug trends affecting youth and young adults in the Greater Houston Area.
Topics and speakers will include:

The Adult Use Marijuana Market & THC Potency – Dale Quigley
Gas Station Drugs & Hemp – Nicole Holt
World Cup Panel: Substance Use, Gambling and Human Trafficking – Brian Leadro, DEA SAC; Detective Cynthia Garcia; Greg Drummond

Free CEUs are provided by TAAP. TCOLE available. Please use the Eventbrite link to register.
