Calm in the Chaos: A Youth Anxiety & Wellness Conference
Anxiety has become one of the defining struggles of this generation. Parents, educators, nonprofit leaders, and youth workers are feeling the weight—seeing the symptoms in students and loved ones but unsure how to help.
Calm in the Chaos is a powerful evening conference designed to equip caring adults with the tools and confidence to support Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth through the growing mental health crisis. This event will offer hope, insight, and practical pathways forward for anyone committed to walking with young people through these anxious times.
What to Expect:
Keynote Address by Dr. Tanita Maddox – A dynamic communicator with over 25 years in youth leadership, Dr. Maddox will offer a deeply relevant and inspiring message on how to understand and support the emotional world of today’s teens. This keynote will also mark the official launch of her new book, making this a special and timely moment to hear her speak.
Panel Discussion – Featuring regional mental health experts, nonprofit leaders, and practitioners on the frontlines of youth anxiety, this session will offer insight into what’s really happening in our schools and communities—and what we can do about it.
Resource Tables – Connect with local organizations offering counseling, support groups, crisis care, mentorship, and school-based mental health initiatives.
Dinner Provided – Enjoy a meal together as we learn, connect, and build stronger networks of care across our city.
Who Should Attend:
Parents, teachers, counselors, nonprofit professionals, youth pastors, coaches, and mentors—any adult who engages with youth ages 11–19 and wants to better understand how to walk alongside them in this anxious cultural moment.
Registration:
Register Today!
Cost:
Free (registration required). Dinner included