Substance use often begins in adolescence, making early support essential. This session introduces SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) and shows how it can be used with youth. You’ll learn practical ways to engage teens, have tough conversations, and connect them with the help they need. Helpful tools whether you’re a parent, youth […]
Community Empowerment Council, Inc. invites the community to join us for our 2026 Banquet, an evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals and organizations making a difference across Southeast Arkansas. This special event will bring together community leaders, partners, and supporters to recognize outstanding contributions to prevention, community engagement, and service. Guests will enjoy an evening […]
The Arkansas County Youth Growth & Development Program presents the Bullying, Peer Relations & Respect Workshop in partnership with Community Empowerment Council Inc. and Village Public Health. Join us for an important and interactive workshop focused on building healthy relationships, preventing bullying, and promoting respect among youth. This workshop will provide youth and parents with […]
The Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative Family Fun Day brought families and community organizations together at the Wilma Anderson Center for an afternoon focused on tobacco-free education, health, and community engagement. Attendees enjoyed games, prizes, food, health education, and access to local organizations and resources while learning more about healthy, tobacco-free lifestyles.
The Region 12 Prevention Conference: Where Prevention Meets Wellness was created to bring prevention, education, and overall well-being together in one community-focused event. The conference featured conversations surrounding mental health, substance use prevention, domestic violence awareness, healthy decision-making, and wellness while connecting attendees with information and community resources.
Influence in Action was a professional training designed to strengthen the way prevention professionals, educators, and community partners engage with young people. Led by youth engagement and substance prevention specialist Ray Lozano, the training explored behavior and decision-making, peer and environmental influences, communication, identity, and reinforcement while providing practical strategies participants could apply in their […]
The Community Response Roundtable brought local partners and community leaders together to identify community needs, connect available resources, and discuss collaborative solutions for individuals and families experiencing challenges. Through the CEC Prevention Programs Task Force, the roundtable created a space for organizations to work together, strengthen community connections, and help address needs through coordinated support. […]
Community Impact Day brought families, organizations, and community partners together in recognition of Recovery Awareness Month. The event connected residents with community resources and Arkansas Pathways to Self-Sufficiency while also featuring a mini job fair, food, a Kids Zone, and live music by Keith Savage. The event emphasized recovery, connection, and access to resources that […]
