Lauderdale County Children's Policy Council

29/10/2026

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09/10/2026

What a wonderful day of learning, collaboration, and connection at our Building Bridges: Connecting Three Counties for Mental Health and Substance Use Solutions Conference yesterday!

Our day kicked off with a special welcome from Zoie McGuyer, Miss Alabama Volunteer 2027, with Anthony Brooks serving as our emcee and helping keep the day running smoothly! We are so appreciative of both of them for being part of our event!

A special thank you to our amazing speakers and panelists for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise:

⭐ Heather Begley
⭐ Dr. Andrea Hunt
⭐ Valena Gonzales
⭐ Neil Collins
⭐ Judge Benjamin Graves
⭐ Judge Chad Smith
⭐ Judge James Sumerel

Your presentations and discussions provided valuable insight into the important issues surrounding mental health, substance use, trauma, and juvenile justice in our communities.

We also want to extend a special thank you to Redemption Shoals Church for hosting our event, and Chick-fil-A of Muscle Shoals and Buffalo Rock for their generous support!

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and joined us in working toward stronger, healthier communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring professionals from Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties together for such a meaningful day!

💙 Three Counties. One Mission. Building Bridges. Changing Lives.

06/10/2026

📣 It’s not too late to register for the Building Bridges Conference happening this THURSDAY!

Join us Thursday, October 8th, for Building Bridges: Connecting Three Counties for Mental Health and Substance Use Solutions. We have a great lineup of speakers and discussions covering important issues surrounding mental health, substance use, trauma, youth, and juvenile justice.

🌉 Featured Speakers & Guests:
• Heather Begley — Executive Director, Shoals CASA
• Dr. Andrea Hunt — Therapist & Professor, UNA
• ⚖️ Juvenile Court Judges Panel featuring Hon. Benjamin Graves, Hon. Chad Smith & Hon. James Sumerel, representing Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties
• Valena Gonzales & Neil Collins — Therapists, Tennessee Valley Pediatrics Behavioral Health

👑 Zoie McGuyer, Miss Alabama Volunteer 2027, will help kick off our day with a special welcome!

📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Registration begins at 8:30 AM
📍 Redemption Shoals Church, Muscle Shoals, AL

🎓 5 CE Credits available for Social Work, Juvenile Probation & Attorneys

There’s still time to register! Come spend the day learning, connecting, and building bridges across our three counties.

Register here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

24/09/2026

🚨 LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! 🚨

Today is your last chance to register for the Building Bridges: Connecting Three Counties for Mental Health and Substance Use Solutions Conference at the discounted rate!

📅 October 8, 2026

🎟️ Early Bird Registration: $45 – ENDS TODAY!

🎟️ Regular Registration: $60 beginning tomorrow.

Continuing Education Credits Available:

Social Work – 5 Credit Hours

Juvenile Probation – 5 Credit Hours

Attorneys – 5 CLE Credit Hours

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and work together to strengthen our communities!

👇 Register today to save $15!

🔗 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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15/09/2026

📣 REMINDER – Early Bird Registration Ends Soon!

There’s still time to register for the Building Bridges: Connecting Three Counties for Mental Health and Substance Use Solutions Conference!

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026

💲 Early Bird Registration: $45 through September 24
💲 Regular Registration: $60 beginning September 25

🎓 5 Continuing Education Credit Hours Available:
• Social Work
• Juvenile Probation
• Attorneys
• Certificate of Attendance also available

Join professionals and community partners from Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties for a day focused on mental health, substance use, collaboration, and solutions.

🔗 Register here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262288706905062

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21/08/2026

📢 **Registration is OPEN for the Building Bridges Conference!**

Join us on **October 8th, 2026** for **Building Bridges: Connecting Three Counties for Mental Health and Substance Use Solutions**, hosted by the Safety/Health Committee of the Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin County Children’s Policy Councils.

This conference will bring our communities together to strengthen connections and address mental health and substance use challenges.

📚 **Continuing Education Credits**
• Juvenile Probation – **5 Credit Hours**
• Attorneys – **5 CLE Credit Hours**
• Social Work – **Pending Approval**

💲 **Early Bird Registration: $45** before September 25th
💲 **Regular Registration: $60** on or after September 25th

📅 **October 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM**
📍 Redemption Shoals Church | Muscle Shoals, AL

📱 **Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!**

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**Three Counties. One Mission. Building Bridges. Changing Lives.**

04/08/2026

It's that time again! 💙The first Tuesday of the month means it's time for our reoccurring Meals on Wheels Spirit Night at Taziki's Florence!

Join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 4-9 PM for a delicious meal that makes a difference. During Spirit Night, 20% of your purchase will be donated to Meals on Wheels to help support the incredible work they do in our community.

To make sure your order counts, simply mention "Spirit Night" when placing your order.

Every meal shared helps provide meals for neighbors in need. We hope you'll join us, bring a friend, bring the family out, and help us make this month's Spirit Night another great success! 💙 🥗

08/07/2026

Summer meal pickup has started at Hibbett! We’ll be here until 2 p.m.

07/07/2026

A week's worth of food can make a big difference.

Florence City Schools is proud to provide summer meal boxes from the Food Bank of North Alabama to help support our students and families. Join us July 8 and July 15 from 12–2 p.m. at Hibbett Elementary School. Each box contains a week's worth of food for families. Children must be present with the driver to receive the boxes. Drivers should use the cafeteria parking lot located to the left of the school.

06/07/2026

Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Respite Night! To access the link, join the UNA Respite Facebook Group! The link to their group page is in the comments.