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Meet the voices behind this year’s "Conversations in Behavioral Health" summit.This year’s lineup includes respected voices in mental health, education, addiction recovery, trauma healing, workplace well-being, and emotional resilience — each helping move the conversation forward in meaningful ways.Scroll through to meet them, then save your seat for May 7. 👉 whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 Join our Literacy Team this Thursday, April 16th, for programs and resources from @newworldsreading, Education Empowered, and the Polk County Medulla Resource Center.🔗Meeting link: us02web.zoom.us/j/87250659973 ... See MoreSee Less
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If you’ve been thinking about attending "Conversations in Behavioral Health: Building a Mindful Community" on May 7, now is the time to register. This free, all-day event is bringing our community together for powerful keynotes, breakout sessions, and meaningful conversations that matter.Seats are going fast, so reserve your spot today 👉 whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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April 25th is the DEA's National Medication Take Back Day. The following Police Departments will accept unwanted or expired human and pet meds between 10 am and 2 pm. Presented by StandUP Polk ... See MoreSee Less
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We talk a lot about “breaking the stigma” around mental health. But what does that actually mean?It means making it easier for someone to ask for help without fear of judgment.It looks like parents having honest conversations with their kids. It looks like schools, workplaces, churches, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community leaders learning how to respond with more awareness and care. It means creating a community where people do not feel ashamed to say they are struggling.That kind of change does not happen all at once. But it starts with conversation, education, and a willingness to show up differently for one another, and that is what the Conversations in Behavioral Health: Building a Mindful Community event on May 7 is all about.Learn more about the event, check out the speaker and breakout session line-up, and register to attend here: whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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This message from Tony Hoffman is a sneak preview of the powerful keynote he’ll share on May 7 at Conversations in Behavioral Health.In “From Prison to the Olympics,” Tony will share his journey through addiction, homelessness, incarceration, recovery, and success — offering a story that is both deeply personal and incredibly impactful.This video gives a glimpse into the honesty, vulnerability, and hope he’ll bring to the event, and why his message matters so much to the conversation around behavioral health, healing, and community.Watch the preview, then register to join us for free. whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Awareness is important. But people also need tools.In this video, Kati Morton, one of our keynote speakers at the Conversations in Behavioral Health event, shares why practical coping skills matter and what it really means to build a more mindful community.Join us on May 7 for Conversations in Behavioral Health: Building a Mindful Community at Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus and hear more from Kati during her keynote.Learn more about our guest speakers and the event agenda, and register to join us here: whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Breaking the stigma of mental health...that's what the Conversations in Behavioral Health: Building a Mindful Community event is all about. What does building a mindful community look like to you? Join us on May 7, 2026 to meet with national speakers, experts, and local resource partners to learn how we can create healthier, more supportive environments in our families, classrooms, workplaces, and communities across Polk County.Learn more about this free event and register here: whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re excited to spotlight Kati Morton, our afternoon keynote speaker for this year’s Conversations in Behavioral Health event on May 7.Kati is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and popular mental health YouTube creator with over 1.5 million subscribers. She has helped millions better understand mental health, reduce stigma, and feel more confident seeking support.Her keynote, “From Awareness to Action: Teaching Coping Skills That Actually Work,” will focus on practical coping strategies people can actually use in everyday life. Attendees can expect real insight, useful tools, and an encouraging message that helps move the conversation from awareness into action.Learn more about Kati and the rest of our speaker lineup at whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
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