New Horizons Planning Children’s Summit

Press Release:  January 2, 2008

 “Children in Crisis” is the theme for New Horizons’ third Children’s Behavioral Health Summit.  Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Medical Officer of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice will be the keynote speaker.  

 “We have recruited a diverse group of presenters for the conference,” said Joanne Knight, New Horizons director of human resources. “In addition to Dr. Turner, there will be outstanding presenters from Florida Atlantic University, Sandy Pines, Tykes and Teens, private physicians and local law enforcement officers,” she said.

This regional training conference is for mental health, substance abuse, nursing, medical and teaching professionals.  “The conference will be helpful for any professional or individual who works with troubled kids,” said Knight.

The Summit will be held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Kight Center for Emerging Technologies, Indian River Community College Main Campus, Virginia Avenue and 35^th Street, Ft. Pierce. The registration fee for the event is $50.  Attendees will receive five continuing education credits, a continental breakfast and lunch. 

Sponsors of the event include: Indian River Community College, Lawnwood Medical Center, PBC Credit Union, and Jackson Drugs. Several non-profit organizations have also signed up as Community Sponsors.  Their displays and information tables will fill the exhibit area.

Committee members planning the event include, Laura Contrera, Pat Daum, Joanne Knight, Amy Norris, and Maureen Simmons.

For additional information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, call Pat Daum, 772-468-4076, Joanne Knight, 772-468-5690, or go to the web site www.nhtcinc.org.  click on the