National leadership conference for youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion
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
- Take the stage for the “student leader stand up”
- Plan prevention projects & teams win up to $500
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.
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
Get your tickets now before they’re gone!
Lodging Options
The Sheraton/Courtyard Mesa Hotels at Wrigleyville West have graciously offered our attendees a limited number of room blocks for this event. Both hotels are attached to the conference venue, so the choice is up to you!
Contact Erin McQuire with any questions through email (Erin.McGuire@deserthospitality.com) or phone (480.664.1221 Ext. 729).
Start Date: Friday, December 04, 2026
End Date: Sunday, December 06, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Mesa at Wrigleyville West
- $165.00 USD per night
- Last Day to Book : Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West
- $165.00 USD per night
- Last Day to Book : Wednesday, November 04, 2026
There are a very limited number of rooms available from Thursday, December 03, 2026 at both the Sheraton and Courtyard. Once those rooms are reserved, any additional guests needing Thursday night can reach out to our Sales Coordinator, Erin McGuire, directly (Erin.McGuire@deserthospitality.com) and she will do her best to accommodate you based on availability.
