EVENT
to invite members of the Catskills region and surrounding communities to participate in our Annual Community Action Summit that aims to continue the work of building recovery-friendly communities and reduction of the harm and stigma associated with substance use.
We are excited
Join us in discussing the lived experience of individuals affected by SUD, criminal justice responses, cannabis legislation, and your role in other regional approaches to building healthier communities.
Jason Tompkins, CRPA-P, Project Director, Catskills Addiction Coalition
SPEAKERS
Justine Waldman, M.D.
CEO Reach Medical
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Berthilde Dufrene, DNP, MSNEd, BSN, AAS, CARN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer for the NYS OMH Corrections Based Operations
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Jen Metzger, PhD
NYS Cannabis Control Board Member
Gillian L. Schauer, PhD, MPH
Executive Director of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA)
Lived Experience Panel Members
Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair of the Catskills Addiction Coalition
Kayleigh Madormo,Opioid Response Program Coordinator Catskills Hudson Area Health Education Center
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Tiffani Gager, CHW, Chenango Health Network
Julia Reischel, Project Director, Rural Communities Opioid Response Program at Margaretville Memorial Hospital
Chad Storey, Lieutenant, Ulster County Sheriff's Office, ORACLE lead
Jason Tompkins, CRPA-P, Project Director, Catskills Addiction Coalition
Joe Damone, CAC
Lindy Lapin, ONC Boces
Juan Figueroa, Sheriff, Ulster County
Julianah Abimbola Ogundimu, Opioid Use Disorder System Specialist, Ulster County Sheriff's Office
Lucinda Grovenberg, M.D.
Peter Kusminksy, Sheriff, Greene County
Jessica Merck, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, Ulster County
AGENDA
8:30
Registration & breakfast
Medication Take Back
Memorial Tree
9:15
Federal Supports for Recovery-Friendly Communities: A Community Dialogue
9:50
Harm Reduction: The Foundation of Building Recovery-Friendly Communities
11:30
Criminal Justice Responses to the Addiction Epidemic
1:10
Youth Project
2:00
Harm Reduction and Prevention: Community Health Workers and Certified Peer Recovery Advocates
9:00
Welcome and Overview
9:40
From 2018 to 2022: Gains and Challenges in Preventing SUD/Addiction and Creating Recovery-Friendly Communities in the Catskills Region
10:30
The Lived Experience of SUD/Addiction
12:30
Working lunch
1:30
Legalized Cannabis
2:15-3:00
Narcan Training
Summary & Evaluations
End
HIGHLIGHTS
Congressman Antonio Delgado representing New York's 19th congressional district, addressed important topics surrounding substance use disorder and harm reduction at the federal, state and local level for our Summit. Thank you, Congressman!
Highschool students from ONC Boces in Grand Gorge, NY worked with their teacher, Lindy Lapin along with local photographer and CAC Steering Committee member, Joe Damone to create thoughtfully constructed murals focused on hope for substance use disorders.
Vanessa Campos, 1st Place
K.G. 3rd Place
Steven Martin, 2nd Place
J.F., Honorable Mention
2022 ONC Boces student participants work
Memorial Tree dedicated to our friends, neighbors and loved ones.
Sessions from our Summit
Visit our YouTube channel to see other sessions!
LOCATION
EVENT LOCATION
April 8, 2022, 9:00-3:00
8:30 Registration, Breakfast & Medication Take Back
MTC Community Center
61 Academy St.
Margaretville, NY 12455
SPONSORS
Our Incredible Sponsors & Partners
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School of Nursing
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