Youth Conference | Pathways To Hope

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Did You Know?

50% of all mental illness begins before age 14.

In 2021, suicide was the third leading cause of death among U.S. high school youth aged 14–18 years.

CDC, 2021

Saturday, August 29

9:15 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

100 Auditorium Cir,

San Antonio, TX 78205

Interactive Art Activities

Real Conversations

Mindfulness Activities

ABOUT

This event will feature a series of interactive sessions and workshops designed to engage and educate youth and caregivers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Whether you’re a young person navigating your own mental health journey or a caregiver seeking ways to offer support, the 2026 Youth Conference offers a safe, inclusive space to learn, grow, and discover that hope is always within reach.

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FULL AGENDA

GRWM: Get Ready With Me

9:15 A.M.

Morning Movement

9:15 A.M.

Spiritual Salutation

9:15 A.M.

Convos & Coffee

9:15 A.M.

PLENARY III

10:00 - 10:45 A.M.

BREAK

10:45 - 11:00 A.M.

WORKSHOP IV

11:00 - 12:00 P.M.

BYFY
ADC
ICIC
COC 101
DYMH

MHTBA

By Youth for Youth: (Teens Making a Difference): Youth in Action

Adult Day Care: How to Become a Trusted Adult

In Convo: Intergenerational Conversations: Stories That I’ve Lived

Care on Campus 101: Zero Tolerance Policy: School-to-Prison Pipeline

Diversity in Youth Mental Health: Every Story Matters: Diversity in Youth Mental Health and Substance Use

Mental Health Toolbox Arcade: Mental Health Toolbox Arcade

BREAK

12:00 - 12:15 P.M.

WORKSHOP V

12:15 - 1:15 P.M.

BYFY

ADC
ICIC
COC 101
DYMH

MHTBA

By Youth for Youth: (Teens Making a Difference): From Insight to Impact (Turning Awareness into Action)

Adult Day Care: Parent Support Group - Healing the Inner Child

In Convo: Intergenerational Conversations: Pulling Back the Curtain: Things I Wish I Could Say

Care on Campus 101: Radically Reimagining School Safety

Diversity in Youth Mental Health: Stronger Together: Building Inclusive Communities for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use

Mental Health Toolbox Arcade: Mental Health Toolbox Arcade

SOCIAL - Meet in Lobby for Lunch

1:15 - 2:30 P.M.

END OF YOUTH CONFERENCE

2:30 P.M.

Meet the Planning Team

Chair of Youth Pathways to Hope

Kristie Alsagar, LPC

CEO

Covenant of the Spirit, LLC.

Youth Planning Team

David Davis, MPA

Executive Director

W.E. Bridge San Antonio, Inc.

Youth Planning Team

Jeannie Von Stultz

Deputy Chief Mental Health Services

Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department

Youth Planning Team

Richard Dancer

Executive Director

Phenomenon210, Inc.

Youth Planning Team

Ginger Treanor

CEO

One Pill Kills Brooke Keith Commission

Youth Planning Team

Pennie Owens

Founder & Community Program Director

Pinch'n Pennies

Youth Planning Team

Nicholas Holstein

Executive Artistic Director

HUG ME Ink

Youth Planning Team

Kim Beachamp

Project Director

Communities in Schools San Antonio

Youth Planning Team

Jasmine Johnson

CEO

The Way Solutions Group

Youth Planning Team

Maria Benavidez

CEO

SA Youth

Youth Planning Team

Karla Ramirez

Interim CEO

Rise Recovery

Youth Planning Team

Pamela Davis

Founder & CEO

Eagle's Flight Advocacy & Outreach

Youth Planning Team

Denise Smith

Kinship Navigator

Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren