Educational Events

Learn. Connect. Take Action.

Fora Health is committed to strengthening our community through educational events that increase access to addiction treatment services and advance conversations around behavioral health, addiction, and whole-person wellness.

Our events feature nationally recognized, forward-thinking leaders who share practical insights and the latest thinking on today’s most pressing behavioral health topics. Whether you are a healthcare professional, community partner, or someone seeking resources, our programs are designed to inform, connect, and empower.

Lunch and Learn

Our Lunch and Learn sessions provide clear, practical information about how to access addiction treatment services at Fora Health. Attendees leave with a better understanding of our programs, referral pathways, and how we support individuals and families on their recovery journey.

Speaker Series

Our Speaker Series dives deeper into urgent behavioral health issues facing our communities today. These lectures feature respected experts from across the country and offer continuing education units (CEUs) for eligible professionals.

2026 Let’s Discuss Speaker Series


Beyond Single Substance Treatment:
How Addiction Care Has Adapted to Polysubstance Use
Fernando Peña, CADC II, QMHA II
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
11:30am – 1:00pm
HYBRID | In-Person: PNC Live Studio, Portland OR | Livestream

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Don’t miss this important presentation about how the landscape and treatment approaches of addiction must change.
Polysubstance use is now the norm rather than the exception, and thus treatment approaches must change. Join Fernando Peña, CADC II, QMHA II, bilingual trainer and Founder and Executive Director of El Jardín Recovery Centers, for a powerful, practice focused session grounded in real world experience. This presentation offers timely, practical insight into today’s rapidly changing drug landscape and provides clinicians, counselors, and behavioral health professionals with actionable strategies they can use immediately to better support individuals.