DSS Mental Health Symposium - Mind Matters: Navigating the Path to Wellness

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and advocacy at the Johnston County DSS Mental Health Symposium. This event is designed to provide tools and insights needed to navigate the complex landscape of mental wellness today.

"Mind Matters: Navigating the Path to Wellness," brings together some of the most respected voices in the field.

Expert-Led Workshops:

• Youth Suicide Prevention: Strategies to move from awareness to life-saving action.
• Substance Use Trends: Understanding the risks of Fentanyl, vaping, and synthetic drugs.
• Autism and Mental Health: Building communities that are "regulation-ready" for autistic children.
• Burnout Prevention: Practical tools for professionals to reignite their passion and maintain their own well-being.

Event will be held on May 12, 2026 from 8:00am to 4:30pm at 

Johnston Community College
TART Building / Paul A. Johnston Auditorium
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577

Mental health is a journey we shouldn't walk alone. Be a part of a professional and welcoming environment where we can learn from one another and strengthen the support systems of Johnston County.

Register Today Here to secure your spot and help us make mental health a priority for everyone.

For more information, visit the official symposium site at sites.google.com/view/jocodssmhs.

Sponsored by DSS and NC Health Blue Care Together:

Page last updated:  March 20, 2026