2026 Solutions Summit: Uplifting Youth In Our Communities

Background

Building on the 2024 virtual and 2025 in-person Solution Summits, Rosecrance’s Regional Substance Use Prevention Integration Center (RSUPIC) invites community stakeholders committed to youth wellbeing to join us for a one-day summit focused on new and inspiring avenues to support youth and families in our region. This summit will provide attendees with the latest information on youth substance misuse trends, opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue with others dedicated to supporting young people, and inspiring talks by nationally known advocates for youth and communities. This is even is hosted by the Rosecrance Region 3 Regional Substance Use Prevention Integration Center.

This event is co-sponsored by the .

provided administrative support for this event.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CEUs have been applied for by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB). Five (5) hours are estimated for ICB CEUs. CEUs will also be provided for the following credentials: LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, and Psychologist.

Event Sponsorship

There are opportunities to sponsor the event at various levels. Sponsorship includes complimentary tickets and tabling options, positioning your organization alongside trusted leaders who are shaping the future of youth prevention and mental wellbeing. Sponsors gain meaningful visibility with a highly engaged audience of youth-serving professionals while demonstrating a clear commitment to community impact, prevention, and long-term wellbeing. More information on sponsorship is available HERE. If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out as advised in the Sponsorship Prospectus before purchasing tickets.

A limited number of rooms are availalbe in the conference block and can be booked HERE.

Substitutions

Refunds will not be issued; however, paid registrants who are unable to attend may designate an alternate. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected].

Please note: Substitutions made after April 28, 2026, will incur a $20 administrative fee per substitution. Substitutions can be made at any time, and the participant or organization will be responsible for this fee. Unclaimed registration fees cannot be transferred to a future Rosecrance event.

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