“Talk. They Hear You.” Community Engagement Meeting

How to Localize “Talk. They Hear You.” in Your Community — Partner Spotlight

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 3 p.m. EDT

Join us for our upcoming community engagement meeting as we reconnect with our campaign network. During this meeting, we’ll highlight:

• Brief “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign Updates: opening remarks from Rear Admiral Chris Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H., director of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; campaign news; upcoming resources; engagement opportunities; and any reminders for network partners.
• Featured Partner Spotlight: staff members from the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii’s highlighting their efforts and approaches to adapting and localizing “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign materials, as well as insights from Valerie Mariano, Chief of the Community and Crime Prevention Branch of Hawaii’s Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division.
• Open Discussion & Q&A: an interactive Q&A session for the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign team and network partners to discuss opportunities for campaign adaptation and replication, community engagement, and other topics.

How to Join:

The meeting will take place on Zoom. Click the link below to access the registration page, confirm your attendance, and receive a calendar link.

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