Drug treatment and prevention advocates in Fulton County are organizing a spring conference to explore the newest strategies and help improve service delivery.

Representatives from programs operated by clinics, the courts, churches, universities and grassroots groups will conduct "Drug Summit 2001: Building Coalitions for a Drug-Free Community" at The Carter Center April 26.

Convened through collaboration with the Fulton County Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse, the summit will feature workshops on proven methods, social and psychological challenges that affect success or failure, the role of the clergy and the courts, and partnerships.

Persons as diverse as former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Louis R. Sullivan, Georgia Department of Human Resources acting Commissioner Gary B. Redding, and Atlanta Community Court Judge William F. Riley Jr. are on the agenda.

Registration brochures are being mailed to practitioners, government officials and organizations interested in starting drug treatment or prevention programs. Space is limited, so pre-registration is mandatory. The deadline to register is April 2.

For information call 404-730-0242 or 404-730-0218.