KY Youth Network

Challenge Accepted. Together, we’ll confront the challenges head-on and work as champions to create a brighter, healthier future for Kentucky.
2025-02-05 | Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
About: Why Attend? By participating in this year’s conference, attendees will:
• Gain essential skills in public speaking, storytelling, creating PSAs, and mobilizing peer advocates.
• Take collective advocacy action at the conference!
• Leave equipped, energized, and ready to continue the fight!What’s in Store? This conference is more than just a day of learning—it’s a call to action. With the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you gain, you’ll be ready to lead your peers and communities in addressing the ongoing epidemic of youth nicotine use and dependence.

Registration is now open! Secure your spot today and join us in saying “Challenge Accepted” to Big Tobacco.
For more information, contact us at:
Tara Rueckert: tara.rueckert@ky.gov
Jaclyn Hodges: jaclyn.hodges@ky.gov

Kentucky Health Policy Conference: A Focus on Substance Use Disorder
2025-04-02 | The Campbell House, 1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504, United States
On Wednesday, April 2nd, the UK College of Nursing will host the Kentucky Health Policy Conference: A Focus on Substance Use Disorder. Seating is limited on April 2nd and we will be accepting the first 100 registrants. Topics will include:
• Peer support and recovery housing legislation
• Best practices for spending opioid settlement funds
• Integrating tobacco treatment in substance use disorder treatment settings
• Tobacco co-use with alcohol and cannabis
• Current state of the evidence on cannabis use
The registration survey offers you options to attend one or both conferences. We hope you can join us for both days.

2025 Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference: Energizing Communities and Empowering Advocates
2025-04-03 | The Campbell House, 1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40504, United States
The 2025 Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference: Energizing Communities and Empowering Advocates taking place on Thursday April 3rd is hosted by the UK College of Nursing’s Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program.

Topics will include:
• Regulating tobacco retailers
• Tobacco-free policies in behavioral health settings
• Engaging community members to promote health
• Innovative opportunities for tobacco treatment

The registration survey offers you options to attend one or both conferences. We hope you can join us for both days.

Kentucky Youth Health Network Spring 2025 Conference
2025-04-15 08:00 - 2025-04-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kentucky State University Research Farm, 1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY, 40601
Save the date! Get ready to connect, learn & engage with inspiring speakers and colleagues at our annual Spring Training!
Registration for the two-day 2025 KYHN Spring Training on April 15-16, 2025, is now open. You can attend one or both days. Day one will be a variety of sessions and day two with be a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (limited to the first 30 registrants). The event will be a great way to learn and connect with colleagues!
Questions? Contact our team at kyyouthhealth@gmail.com and we will be happy to help!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

2026 KYHN Spring Training
2026-04-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Kentucky State University Research Farm, 1525 Mills Lane, Frankfort, KY, 40601
Join us for the 2026 KYHN Spring Training on April 14, 2026 at the Kentucky State University Research Farm in Frankfort, KY.
This one-day training includes educational sessions on youth health topics, continuing education credits (5.0 CE credits available), networking opportunities, and lunch.
Registration Fee: $50 per person (includes lunch)
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)
No refunds after April 4, 2026.
Register Now
