STRONGER TOGETHER: Safe Minds, Safe Communities
Schedule
Fri Aug 29 2025 at 08:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus | Mesa, AZ
About this Event
Join us at Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus in the Student Union Ballroom for STRONGER TOGETHER: Safe Minds, Safe Communities!
Purpose: Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Mark Stewart is hosting a teen mental health awareness and violence prevention summit that is bringing together cities, school leaders, elected officials, and non-profits across the East Valley to work on this vital issue.
We are Stronger Together. We must combine our efforts to multiply actionable, meaningful ideas and programs to help our youth, heal our community, and build a safer, stronger future for everyone.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
RESOURCE FAIR, NETWORKING, AND CHECK-IN
Host: Bark for Schools, Hope Social, Bloom 365
Info: Tables from key partners with teen-focused information and support
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Opening Remarks and Prayers
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:40 AM
Community Leaders Certificate Ceremony
Info: Honoring community leaders who have helped elevate the conversation around teen mental health and violence prevention.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
"Ted Talks" with Solutions
Info: #1: Teen Violence: State of the Union
#2: How to facilitate difficult conversations around mental health and bullying
#3: Social media: Impact on youth, violence, and overall mental health
#4: Student-Led Panel
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
BREAK
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Panel + Q&A
Host: Steve Dieu - Arizona School Resource Officer
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
How to Enact Change Through Public Policy + Q&A
Host: Rachel Mitchell - Maricopa County Attorney
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Final Thoughts and Group Photo
Where is it happening?
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, 7001 East Williams Field Road, Mesa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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