Make Noise. Make Change. Our Voice, Our Choice, Our Future.

Join us for the inaugural S.P.E.A.K. Summit — Students Promoting Empowerment, Action, and Kindness! This free event brings students and adult leaders together for a day of learning, leadership, and connection.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Redemption Retreat Center
5801 Courthouse Road, Prince George, VA 23875
Cost: Free

Who Should Attend?

Calling teams of rising 9th–12th grade students from Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex counties, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, and Petersburg!

Each team consists of 4–7 students and 1–2 adults.

Program Highlights

• Build peer leadership skills.
• Strengthen resilience.
• Learn to resist pressure.
• Create safe spaces.
• Stay substance-free.

Youth Track

Students will rotate through breakout sessions covering:

• Substance recognition, including alcohol, tobacco, and opioids
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Cannabis Escape Room
• Mental health and self-care

Adult Track

Adult breakout sessions will explore:

• Marketing, budgeting, and fundraising
• Hidden in Plain Sight activity
• Teen talks and state/local data
• Mental health and self-care when supporting young people

Schedule

The following schedule applies to both the youth and adult tracks.

Time	Activity
9:00 a.m.	Registration
9:30 a.m.	Welcome
10:30 a.m.	Breakout Session I: Make Noise
11:15 a.m.	Breakout Session II: Make Change
Noon	Lunch and Resources
1:00 p.m.	Breakout Session III: Your Voice
2:00 p.m.	Breakout Session IV: Your Future
3:00 p.m.	S.P.E.A.K. Action Challenge
3:45 p.m.	Closing Session: Make Your Voice Count, featuring keynote speaker Gregory E. Hill

Register Your Team

Gather your team and join us for this free event! Scan the registration QR code on the flyer to register.

Questions?

Contact Jazmine Black for more information:

Email: Jazmine.Black@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-385-6760

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