Phoenix House Texas

PRC6 | Power of Prevention: Strong Minds, Stronger Communities
2026-05-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Partner Event | West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
2026-05-29 10:45 - 12:15 | La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA, 92253, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, at the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders in Palm Springs, California! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction Meets Positive Psychology on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM.
Embark on a transformative journey with Project Empathy, a workshop designed to dismantle the stigmatization surrounding substance use disorders. Rooted in evidence-based practices, this innovative session provides a profound exploration of the neuroscience of addiction. By seamlessly integrating the latest research, we unveil barriers, shedding light on why current treatment models often fall short and leave a significant population unsupported. Introducing solution-focused therapy, strength-based approaches, positive psychology, and empathy as potent tools, this workshop offers practical insights for incorporating these principles into a range of substance use disorder-related interactions. Whether in casual engagements or professional treatment methodologies, discover how to infuse empathy and positive intervention into every facet of your approach. Stay informed with up-to-date information on the impact of substance use, with a dedicated focus on the unique challenges faced by adolescents. Project Empathy serves as your gateway to a more compassionate and effective understanding of substance use disorders. Join us in breaking down barriers, fostering empathy, and reshaping the narrative around addiction. It’s time to transform knowledge into action and ensure that everyone, without exception, belongs and matters.
For more information and the link to register for the conference, visit the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders website.

Partner Event | Texas Annual Prevention Providers' Meeting - Charting the Course: Journey to a Healthier Texas
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-04 | Hyatt Regency, 123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, at the Texas Annual Prevention Providers’ Meeting in San Antonio, Texas from June 1, 2026 – June 5, 2026! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy.
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.
Hosted by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Texas Prevention Training (TPT), the Annual Prevention Providers’ Meeting (APPM) is a meeting for HHSC-funded substance use prevention providers and their stakeholders. This event is designed to support and build capacity among the substance use prevention and behavioral health promotion workforce across Texas. APPM is an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national subject matter experts, connect with one another, and consider new or improved ways to conduct behavioral health best practice in their role in the system.
More information on event registration coming soon!

Partner Event | 43rd Annual TNOYS Conference on Services to Youth & Families
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-12 | Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, 78759, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, at the 43rd Annual TNOYS Conference on Services to Youth & Families in Austin, Texas from June 9, 2026 – June 12, 2026! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy.
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.
For more information about the conference and to register, visit the TNOYS conference website.

PRC6 | Regional Alliance Meeting (RAM)
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invites you to join us for our Regional Alliance Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 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 The Council on Recovery. 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

Partner Event | Houston Recovery Initiative - June Monthly Meeting
2026-06-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Mabee WholeLife Service Center, 1905 Jacquelyn Dr, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join our community partner, Houston Recovery Initiative (HRI), for their monthly meeting for June as we continue building connections, sharing resources, and strengthening recovery support throughout our community.
Meeting Details

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Mabee WholeLife Service Center- 1905 Jacquelyn Dr., Houston, TX 77055

A special thank you to The Women’s Home, Mabee WholeLife Service Center for hosting this month’s meeting!
Agenda:

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Introductions
Special Guest – Don Hall
Guest Speaker – Staci Sewell, The Women’s Home- Mabee WholeLife Service Center
HRI & Project Updates
Announcements and Closing

HRI is pleased to welcome Staci Sewell as the featured speaker. Staci will share insights, resources, and information relevant to the work of community partners, providers, advocates, and recovery support professionals. Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions from attendees.
HRI is also honored to welcome special guest Don Hall, who will join us for this month’s meeting and contribute to the conversation exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration and community impact.
HRI encourages all community partners, providers, advocates, and supporters to attend and participate in this important discussion!

PRC6 & FBRC | 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 in partnership with Fort Bend Regional Council 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 | 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!

Partner Event | Education Service Center (ESC) Region 8
2026-08-07 | TX
Phoenix House Texas is grateful to be partnering with Education Service Center (ESC) Region 8 in Pittsburgh, Texas where PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, 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.

Partner Event | 17th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference 2026
2026-08-07 09:00 - 15:30 | Houston Community College – West Loop Center, 5601 West Loop South Freeway, Houston, TX, 77081, United States
The HHCODP Committee presents the 17th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference – Navigating the Changing Landscape of Behavioral Health. This event is a free, one-day educational event in Houston. It unites behavioral health professionals, public health officials, and community advocates to address local substance abuse and mental health issues.
Event Details

Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Houston Community College – West Loop Center 5601 West Loop South Freeway Houston, TX 77081

Please join us for an eventful agenda of topics and issues impacting the Greater Houston Area, including:

Keynote – Ryan Kennedy Bailey, APA Associated Press
Project H.E.A.L Houston Project – Dr. Katrina Gary Forte & Dr. Dashiel Geyen, HCC Public and Behavioral Health
Adolescent Vaping and Addiction – Dr. Edore Onigu-Otite, Baylor College Medicine
Policy Updates & Advocacy – Sherri Layton, La Hacienda TAAP, NAADAC
Current Drug Trends – B. Jamie Vasquez, Associate Lab. Director

Please visit the eventbrite page to register.

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!

Partner Event | Grant Halliburton Foundation - When Life Hands You Teenagers Conference
2026-09-10 08:00 - 15:30 | Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX, 75074, United States
Join the Grant Halliburton Foundation on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 8 AM – 3:30 PM at the Plano Event Center for When Life Hands You Teenagers – An Educational Conference for People Who Live or Work with Teens. Phoenix House Texas CEO, Drew Dutton, will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction Meets Positive Psychology.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Grant Halliburton Foundation website.

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!
