Professional Development

Open to youth development professionals citywide, this FREE conference will feature sessions on youth leadership, parent/caregiver engagement, program recruitment strategies, behavior management, and more! Learn how to integrate the practices of Nashville’s Vision for Holistic Youth Development in your work. We’ll have sessions tailored both to organizational leadership/administrative staff as well as front-line/program staff. Click here to view the workshop ...

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (ages 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with ...

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for suicide for help. You will learn common causes of suicidal behavior, warning signs, and how to get help for someone in crisis. Facilitator: Megan Easterling, Tennessee Voices for Children.