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LAYC Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join the LAYC for a flag parade, music, open mic and delicious food! This event is free and open to LAYC participants and their families. Contact: Millie Perez, mille@layc-dc.org, (202) 319-0443 for more information! Disfruta el celebración del mes de la Herencia Hispana con desfile de banderas, música, danza y comida típica.
Find out more »2017 DC Prevention Symposium
Learn everything you need to know about opioid & marijuana use at the 2017 DC Prevention Center Symposium! Join behavioral health experts and learn how to prevent drug abuse among young people in DC.
Find out more »The Great American Smoke Out
Join Breathe DC and the Department of Behavioral Health at the Great American Smoke Out! Together we can ensure we and our loved ones continue or start to live tobacco-free lives.
Find out more »Ward 2 Community Festival
Enjoy an open mic, food, prizes, and games at the Ward 2 Community Festival! We hope to see you there!
Find out more »The All-Star Rosedale HOOD Basketball Classic
Bring your best skills at the All-Star Rosedale HOOD Basketball Classic! You won't want to miss a special performance from the Benning Courts Dream Team Dancers. Enjoy free food, music, prizes, trivia, and giveaways! Are you convinced yet? Then swing along to this amazing event.
Find out more »Winter Fest @ Friendship Tech Prep Academy
Come and participate in an interactive youth talk about underage drinking and marijuana use. Also giveaways, face-painting, story telling, cotton candy, stem activities, pedal kart experience & MORE.
Find out more »Game Day: Know the Facts?
For National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, DC Prevention Center for Wards 1 & 2 will be hosting a fun event! Test your knowledge about drugs and learn new facts that will help you stay drug-free! Enjoy fun activities and games, take photos with your friends at a photo booth, and have an interactive chat with NIDA scientists!
Find out more »Funk Parade + #ADayWithoutOpioids
Come celebrate the spirit of funk and also join us for #ADayWithoutOpioids! The DC Department of Behavioral Health is addressing the opioid epidemic in the city with special guest speakers and more. You also won't want to miss all the amazing prizes we'll be giving away. So bring a friend or a family member, let's combat the opioid epidemic together!
Find out more »Green Hand Discussion: Children’s Behavioral Health & Stigma
Behavioral health issues can affect a child's ability to learn and succeed in school. Join DBH Director, Dr. Royster, along with DC parents and an educator as they discuss stigma surrounding children's mental health. Tune in on Facebook and visit the Drug Free Youth DC page. We want you to share your questions during the live stream!
Find out more »Healthy Minds DC Launch Event
The DC Department of Behavioral Health is launching Healthy Minds DC! The purpose of this campaign is to create awareness about behavioral and mental health conditions affecting children and youth. Come join us and also learn more about the mental health resources available to DC students. Together we can ensure our youth live a happy, healthy, and hopeful life!
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