2025 Child & Adolescent Health Summer Institute

Join Us for the Think Act Grow 2025 Child and Adolescent Health Summer Institute!

Engage with experts and explore strategies to enhance the health and well-being of WV youth. This is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and innovate in the field of child and adolescent health, as well as earn continuing education hours or graduate credit hours.

Due to our sponsors underwriting the cost of this Summer Institute, the registration fee is only $25! And there are scholarships available, if needed.

Conference Highlights

Participate in interactive workshops and insightful panel discussions on topics such as:

Youth suicide prevention

Vaping Prevention

Substance Abuse Prevention

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience in youth

Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Connect with healthcare professionals, educators, and community leaders!

Discover resources and tools from leading organizations dedicated to child and adolescent health!

Graduate Courses: There are Graduate courses connected to all conference sessions and are offered for a separate fee. Earn up to six (6) hours of graduate credit by attending and completing follow up assignments. View the "Graduate Courses" tab for more information and to view DRAFT syllabi. Each 3 hour course is $99. All graduate courses are approved through Concord University.

Stipends and Incentives: There are stipends and incentives available for school staff for students in grades 5-8. Catch My Breath (one of the sessions) participants will be given an opportunity for teachers/facilitators for grades 5-8 to earn a one-time $250 stipend. Schools serving students in grades 5-8 will have an opportunity to earn one-time incentives from $1000-$5000.

Conference Questions? Email Selina or Carri at: ahicsummerinstitute@gmail.com

Payment Questions? Email Sara at SMiller@rvcds.org

Click here to apply for a scholarship. Then complete your registration and click the "Pay Later" option.

Don’t miss this opportunity! We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring, engaging and impactful Summer Institute!

The Summer Institute is presented by the West Virginia Adolescent Health Initiative, New River Health, and Southern Educational Services Cooperative with funding from the West Virginia Department of Health.