
The Lassen County Office of Education has announced the successful conclusion of the 2025 You Matter Conference, held January 21st through 24th. According to the LCOE, the transformative week-long event reached more than 1,500 middle and high school students throughout Lassen County, “inspiring them to make smart decisions, prioritize mental health, and build resilience in the face of challenges.”
“The conference empowered students to understand that life’s difficulties are temporary and that resources and support are always available to help them navigate through tough times,” explains LCOE Communications Specialist Kaitlyn Midgely.
“The success of the conference would not have been possible without the incredible partnership and dedication of local organizations that joined forces to make a lasting impact.”
- Lassen County Behavioral Health
- Lassen Child and Family Resources
- Lassen Family Services
- Lassen County Care Teams and MHSSA
- Banner Lassen Medical Center
- City of Susanville Police Department
- Lassen County Sheriff’s Office
- SEL4Lassen
- CalHOPE
- Lassen County Public Health MCAH
- Lassen County Public Health
- CalFresh
- Lassen County Public Health – Oral Health
- Trinityspeaks.com
- KateGarnes.com
- Lassen County Office of Education – District Support
The conference featured dynamic keynote speakers, including Trinity Wallace-Ellis, an inspirational speaker and resilience expert, and Kate Garnes, a motivational coach and speaker, who both delivered powerful messages to encourage and uplift students.
Workshops, interactive activities, and discussions throughout the week reinforced the importance of mental health awareness, personal growth, and making positive life choices.
“We are so proud to have reached so many students across Lassen County with this important message,” said Lassen County Superintendent of Schools Patricia Gunderson, “This conference would not have been possible without the dedication of our community partners. Together, we are building a brighter, more resilient future for our youth.”