This conference will offer a rich and varied array of compelling information, with two inspiring keynote speakers, including Pro BMX competitor and recovering addict Tony Hoffman and Sean Astin, an actor, director and producer. Astin is an activist and advocate regarding mental health issues. Four other featured speakers will address mental illness and substance abuse issues, including Vaney Hariri and Tamien Dysart, co-founders of Think 3D Solutions, based in Sioux Falls, Charity Doyle, executive director of the Rapid City-based OneHeart, A Place for Hope and Healing, Eric Muckey, CEO of Lost & Found and J. Carlos Rivera, co-founder of Generation Red Road.

Medical and behavioral health professionals, civic and community leaders from across South Dakota and school leaders, educators and students are encouraged to attend. Visit SDAHECevents.com to learn more and to register. 

Tony Hoffman speaking on stage holding a microphone.

Tony Hoffman, Pro BMX
competitor, will speak
at the conference.

 Sean Astin headshot

Actor, director, producer
and activist Sean Astin will also
speak at the conference.


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