In May of 2019, Pinetree launched its first Resilience Conference with Dr. Robert Anda and Laura Porter, two of the leaders in the field of ACEs and trauma-informed care, as the keynote speakers. The Conference brought together health care practitioners, social workers, educators, mental health counselors, law enforcement officials, and other community leaders to raise awareness of ACEs, motivate collaboration, and inspire action addressing a host of community issues, most especially our substance misuse crisis, at their root cause. Since then we have had conferences focused on building Positive Experiences and enhancing Developmental Relationships.

2025 Pinetree Resilience Conference

Community Approaches to Prevention and Well-Being

Keynote Speaker Dr. John Kelly

John Kelly, Ph.D., nationally known speaker on prevention and recovery, will share the latest research on effective prevention strategies, the impact of prevention on long-term mental and behavioral health and the importance of community-based support for recovery and behavioral health. Dr. Kelly is currently Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service and brings over 30 years of leading research in the prevention and recovery field.

At this workshop, you will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of building community resilience including its challenges and potential solutions
  • Hear inspiring stories and case studies that highlight successful community resilience initiatives
  • Share experiences and build valuable connections with others interested in community resilience

May 2nd, 2025

9:00am - 4:00pm

In-person or virtual

Regatta Room

(FREE parking!)

28 Levesque Dr. Eliot, ME

$150 Early Bird Discount Registration

(before April 15, 2025)

Full rate is $175

In-person session includes lunch

6 CEUs available

This conference is for those interested in cross-professional collaboration to address community issues at their root:

At this conference, you will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of community resilience including its challenges and potential solutions
  • Hear inspiring stories and case studies that highlight successful community resilience initiatives
  • Share experiences and build valuable connections with others interested in community resilience. 
6 CEUs Available