Below is the general outline of the summit schedule to help you get an idea of when you should be planning to arrive & depart. Updated session details will be shared in the near future.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Registration, Check-In, and Refreshments
10:00 AM
Welcome from the WV Department of Human Services, Bureau for Behavioral Health
10:15 AM
Youth Insights Panel Discussion
10:30 AM
Youth Breakout Session: Creating Change
Adult Breakout Session: Supporting Youth Leadership and Engagement
11:30 AM
Lunch (provided), Documentary, and Poster Updates
12:45 PM
Heritage Farm Outdoor Activity #1
1:45 PM
Heritage Farm Outdoor Activity #2
2:45 PM
Turning Insights into Youth-Led Community Action
3:45 PM
Closing and Evaluations
4:00 PM
Adjourn
Get Ready to Think in Ink!
Add your voice to create change in your communities. We are excited to partner with The Ink Factory to bring your ideas to life with visual note-taking. Participants will get a digital copy of their posters to take back to their communities.
Heritage Farm Outdoor Activities
During the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities including zip line, challenge course, museums, and wildlife. Click here for details.
Image Source: https://www.heritagefarmwv.com/