Ohio Prevention Conference | Request for Proposals
Prevention Action Alliance, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, invites professionals, practitioners, and organizations to submit presentation proposals for the 2025 Ohio Prevention Conference, which will focus on integrated approaches to advancing prevention efforts across Ohio.
The conference will explore how bringing together services to work collaboratively and address the whole person and community can lead to improved prevention outcomes. By aligning resources and integrating services across multiple sectors, integrated approaches can create connected, comprehensive support systems, improve access to resources, and reduce gaps in prevention services.
Description
Proposals should apply to the target audience for this conference, including but not limited to public and private providers and administrators of behavioral health entities, health departments, educators, social workers, and prevention specialists. Conference presentations should highlight how these integrated methods can promote better outcomes and build stronger, healthier communities by addressing root causes and preventing future challenges. We encourage sessions that showcase real-world examples, best practices, and innovative solutions for integrating services, systems, and strategies.
Important Dates
- Friday, May 2, 2025
- Request for Proposal is released
- Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 5:00 PM
- Submission deadline for proposals
- Friday, August 1, 2025
- Notifications of acceptance sent
Submission Guidelines and Additional Information
- Proposals should focus on how integration can transform prevention efforts and improve community health outcomes.
- Presentations should be designed to engage and inspire attendees, offering practical tools, strategies, or case studies that can be implemented across Ohio.
- We encourage proposals from diverse sectors, including public health, mental health, education, social services, and community-based organizations.
- All submissions must align with the “Prevention Specific Education Content Areas” outlined by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
- Learning sessions will be 75 minutes in length.
- AV equipment will be provided. Presenters requiring sound should indicate that in their submission.
- Two presenters for each selected presentation will receive free registration to the conference. Additional presenters must register for the conference if they wish to attend conference sessions.
- A maximum of three speakers is allowed per presentation.
- Presenters are responsible for their travel, hotel, and per diem expenses.
The Ohio Prevention Conference is made available through Prevention Action Alliance by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.