Vive18 Youth Drug Prevention Conference
Vive18's Leadership Conference
The Vive18 Conference is a 3-day, skills-based experience, equipping youth to be leaders in their schools for mental health promotion and substance use prevention.
- Create positive student-led social media content
- Plan prevention events and win up to $$$ to host
- Public speaking & community engagement skills
December 5-7, 2025
Bring your students
Learn, plan & create
Enjoy youth-led prevention
Skills + Action = Results
Youth involvement is one of the top strategies in preventing drug use among students. Bring students to Vive18’s Leadership Conference to unlock the real power in youth prevention… YOUR YOUTH!
Not only will students learn skills like public speaking, leadership, event planning and influence. They’ll create content postive for social media, a pitch for community partners and plan an event to influence their peers.
You’ll leave with student-made social media content & plans for prevention work to continue in your community.
“Vive18’s was the best session out of the whole conference. It felt like a masterclass that was super fun and got us involved.” – Chase (Student at CADCA Midyear Conference)
Event Outcomes
- Create social content you can take home and use
- Plans that are youth-led and engaging
- Build confidence, leadership and resilience
- Passion for mental health & substance use prevention
- Foster an exciting drug prevention community
- Ignite peer-led work that saves lives
Student leaders
can change the world!
Youth Leadership Conference for Substance Use Prevention & Mental Health
Don’t let your coalition miss out on the power of youth involvement. Bring your middle and high school students to Vive18’s Youth Leadership Conference! This three-day event will help them develop skills, connect with new friends and ignite a passion for mental health and drug prevention! Hosted by Vive18’s national prevention educators who have worked with the CDC, DEA, CADCA and coalitions across the nation.
- Who: Student leaders in grades 6-12
- When: December 5-7, 2025
- Where: Orlando, FL (resort TBD)
- How Much: $150 per Attendee (includes meals during event)
- Lodging: Exact Resort TBD (estimated room 120/night)
Schedule Overview
——- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 ——-
Registration & Connection Contests
Community Builder
Opening Keynote
Session 1
Dinner (Provided)
Team Bonding Competitions
Session 2
Event Brainstorm w/ Team
End of 1st Day
——- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 ——-
Community Builder
Day 2 Keynote
Session 3
Group Planning
The PrEVENTion Shark Tank
PM Lunch (Provided)
Connection Contests
Session 4
Session 5
——- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 ——-
Connection Contest
Session 6
Video Creation
Team Planning
Closing Keynote & Activity
Details & Logistics
"Room Block" at Holiday Inn
Stay close to entertainment, restaurants, and just 8 minutes from the Vive18 Leadership Conference. Choose from (1) or (2) King Beds in our spacious, modern rooms. Amenities included are:
- Wi- Fi
- Parking
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Breakfast Buffet
Discounted group rate is $129.00 per room, per night. Reserve by Nov. 8th to ensure discount. Use the booking link or call 602-603-5800 and use group code “YLC” or mention “youth leadership conference.”