New Hampshire Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness

About the Summit

The New Hampshire Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness is a half-day Summit designed to educate middle and high school students about the dangers of opioid addiction while promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Summit Features Include:

A showing of If Only, a short film co-produced by James Wahlberg with support from Recovery Centers of America and Millennium Health.
Keynote speaker Jeff Allison, a New England native and former Miami Marlins pitcher, will share his personal story of addiction and recovery.
A special focus on how students can help combat this epidemic by engaging in healthy lifestyles.
Special Guests include: Governor Chris Sununu; DEA Special Agent, Jon DeLena who will talk about addiction and the impact of opioids in our communities; Tracy Bachert, Recovery Coach, Facilitator FSWS; Jadd Naamani, Z107; James Wahlberg, Executive Director, The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation; and Chris Buchanan, Director, Public Affairs and State and Local Government Relations, Walmart Foundation.

photo of teenage boy looking in medicine cabinet and reaching for perscription pills

View the If Only movie trailer.

One Mother's Story:

Hear from community leaders on why you should attend.

“This event can save lives...I’ve seen the reaction that teenagers have to it. I’ve seen kids think about what they’re doing with their lives and...actually try to make a change.”
Lisa White, R.N., Wellness Coordinator, Milford Public Schools

Program Details

The New Hampshire Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness is designed to address the growing opioid epidemic by reaching out to our youth to stop addiction before it starts and by promoting healthy choices and educating students about the dangers of opioid abuse.

Teachers

More information about the Summit, who should attend as well as resources and facts about opioid abuse.

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Parents & Guardians

What you need to know about opioid misuse and what your children will learn at the Summit.