
About this Event
Join us for the MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) Summit, hosted in partnership with the Addiction Action Committeeβs Rural Subcommittee and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). This event will feature expert panels from Delaware based providers, peer testimonials, and a keynote address, from Dr. Lindy Lewis, all aimed at educating community advocates and providers to promote access to MOUD services.
Additionally, we will provide space and time for advocates and providers to connect, in order to learn more about the concrete MOUD and related resources available in and around Sussex County.
Sponsored by Wilmington University, Sussex County Health Coalition, and PMG Consulting.
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Doors Open & Breakfast
π: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Joanna Champney, Director of DSAMH
π: 08:40 AM - 09:00 AM
DSAMH Initiatives & Resources
Info: A presentation on Open Beds and other supportive services available through DSAMH to support individuals in recovery.
π: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
MOUD 101 & Adressing Stigma
Host: Dr. Lindy Lewis, LCSW
Info: A foundational overview of MOUD, its impact, and the importance of reducing stigma. Expert speaker Dr. Lindy Lewis will lead the discussion.
π: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
MOUD Provider Panel
Host: Panel
Info: MOUD providers from Beebe, Dover Behavioral Health, and Brandywine, will discuss what an appointment looks like in practice, and treatment options for individuals struggling.
π: 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM
MOUD Testimonials
Host: Panel
Info: Individuals with lived experience will share their journey with MOUD and recovery.
π: 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Community Resource Passport
Info: Attendees will engage with agencies and providers' informational tables to learn about resources and contacts through an interactive networking activity. Participating organizations include DSAMH, the DE Academy of Medicine, the Health Care Commission, and training programs designed to support MH/SUD providers.
π: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wilmington University, Dover, United States
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