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 | TX

PRC6 | Training – Growing Together: Tools and Resources for Prevention Specialists at Every Level
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 | 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 | TX

Partner Event | Adolescent Symposium – On the Road
2025-11-12 07:30 - 16:30 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | TX

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 | TX
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 | 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 | TX

Partner Event | Houston Mental Health Resources Day - Creative Mental Wellness
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Off-Road for Recovery
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | NW OHV Park, 279 George Mitchell Parkway, Bridgeport, TX, 76426, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas and the NTX Bronco Club at NW OHV Park in Bridgeport, Texas on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM for a day of off-roading! There will be activities for all levels of off-roading, and NTX Bronco Club will lead trail rides. Enjoy snacks, a raffle, and more! Park entry fees will support Phoenix House Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the largest provider of substance use prevention & mental health education in Texas.

Thank you to our sponsor, 4 Wheel Parts – Coppell!

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