2023 PHSA Spring Pre-Conference
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Category: Conference
PHSA Pre-Conference
Join us Tuesday, March 28, 2023, for the annual PHSA Spring Pre-Conference. We will be coming back together in-person at Seven Springs Resort.
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Location:
Seven Springs Resort 777 Water Wheel Drive Seven Springs, Pa 15622
ATTENTION: Seven Springs is now a cashless resort. Only credit cards and debit cards are able to be used throughout the resort. Also accepted will be any original Seven Springs gift cards or Vail Resort gift cards.
Register below for 1 of 3 sessions. Start times are different for each session.
Session#1: MHFA Training Registration Fee - $200 Time: 8:30am-5:00pm

Identify. Understand. Respond. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Lisa Basci, Director of Peer Support and Mental Health First Aid, will guide participants through the one-day training to complete the MHFA certification. 4 Reasons to get Trained. #1 Be Prepared - When a mental health crisis happens, know what to do. #2 You can Help - People with mental illnesses often suffer alone. #3 Mental Illnesses are Common - 1 in 5 adults in any given year. #4 You Care - Be there for a friend, family member, or colleague.
Session#2: National Center Substance Misuse/Mental Health Registration Fee - $200 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Substance Use continues to be an epidemic in our country and has spiked in several states since the onset of the pandemic. Head Start staff often observe signals of possible substance use disorder due to their close relationships with the children and families, but it can be challenging to navigate these complex situations. During this session, program staff will explore resources and discuss strategies for engaging families experiencing substance use. Presenters will be from the National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement.
Session #3: Administrator/Leader Meeting Registration Fee - $250 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Network with Pennsylvania leader colleagues for the day to discuss the proposed state budget, advocacy, program challenges, and solutions.

Seven Springs Information
Lodging Information:
Reservations for overnight accommodations can be made starting Monday, January 16.
- Call Group Reservations at: 855-332-1601 and follow the prompts for Seven Springs Resort.
- Give the reservationist the code B7SPSC23.
- The special room rate is $169 plus taxes per night. (Call before February 25th to ensure our special rate.)
ATTENTION: Seven Springs is now a cashless resort.
What does Cashless Resort mean?
- Only credit cards and debit cards are able to be used throughout the resort.
- All restaurants, shops, activities, and vending machines ONLY ACCEPT CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS.
- Both Seven Springs and Vail Resort Gift Cards are accepted.
If you have any questions with any of the information above, please contact Kim at [email protected].
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