2026 G-CASE Mental Health Drive-In Conference: Navigating the Minds of Youth - Understanding, Supporting, Intervening, and Empowering
Monday Jan. 12, 2026 @ Oconee County Schools, Instructional Support Center, 71 North Main St., Watkinsville, GA | 9AM - 4PM
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Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 @ Southwest GLRS, 915 South MicKinley Street, Albany | 9AM-4PM
Cost: $250.00 (includes catered lunch, refreshments, and beverages)
Back by popular demand, this timely and cutting-edge workshop is geared to special and general educators, counselors, school psychologists, Social Workers, and administrators who work with youth.
Presenter Amanda Giordano, PhD, LPC, an Associate Professor in Counseling and Human Development Services at The University of Georgia, will be leading the workshop. Topics include:
Understanding Addiction
Adolescent Development
Trauma and Addiction
Behavioral Addictions
Adolescent Substance Use
Prevention Programs
Motivational Interviewing
Early intervening: Coordinated Supports
Questions? Email Sarah Burbach at sburbach@gael.org
Refund Policy for this event: Due to contracted commitments for facilities, meals/snacks, and partners, cancellations are subject to a $50.00 fee up to 1 week (7 days) before the event's opening day. After that, the full fee will be charged. No-shows at the event will be charged the full fee. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Sarah Burbach (sburbach@gael.org). Substitutions of people attending the conference are allowed. Please notify Sarah Burbach, G-CASE Executive Director, at sburbach@gael.org of the change so that the appropriate printing of the name badge and billing will be made.