This is the second community education event of 2026 hosted by SOAR Family Support Inc; a GA based 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on providing support for families of kids with Mental health challenges. We plan to host two more fireside chats this year.

Join us for a holistic discussion on substance use in young adults. What to watch out for as parents of college-bound students? How to seek help and what does help look like? Bring your questions for a robust Q & A at the end. 

Location: Emory John’s Creek Hospital 

6325 Hospital Parkway

Johns Creek

Date and time: July 27th, 6:30 to 8:00pm

Enter via main hospital entrance and let concierge know you’re there for a community meeting in Classrooms A&B.

Our goals through this event are to - 

1. Raise early awareness about kids mental health challenges
2. Create a community of parents supporting each other
3. Raise funds for SOAR Family Support and Emory Healthcare

This fireside chat is with Dr. Brian Sherman, Dr. Robin Casey, and Dr. Joseph Mathias of Emory University. Parents will learn about substance abuse issues and other challenges of students going into college. They will get a chance to anonymously ask the doctors questions about the topic at the end.

By making a pledge to support this critical cause of mental health awareness, please help us in providing much needed education and parent to parent support groups within our communities. Pledging a small amount of $25, $50, $100 or any feasible help will further this initiative. 

To get entry to the festival, register & donate here -

***Participation is limited to the first 50 individuals. Registration confirmation required to enter the venue.***

In registering for the SOAR Fireside Chat, I understand and acknowledge that my participation in this activity is fully and completely voluntary. Further, I agree to follow the guidelines, regulations, and/or rules of the venue, as well as the direction of those coordinating or otherwise monitoring my participation.

I fully understand and appreciate the potential dangers, hazards and/or risks, directly and/or indirectly inherent in participating in this event, which could also include the serious loss of limb or life, loss of property, or emotional trauma. I agree to utilize all available safety measures including following any safety training provided.

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