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Opioid Use Disorder & Rural Resiliency Symposium 2023

2023Symposium

The Opioid Use Disorder & Rural Resiliency Symposium took place March 30-31, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. This event was hosted by the Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (SE ROTA RC), housed in the FSU College of Social Work’s Center for the Study & Promotion of Communities, Families, and Children.

SE ROTA RC develops and disseminates training and technical assistance to address opioid and stimulant use affecting rural communities in the eight states in Region 4.

Symposium Presentations

A Call to Action – Opioid Use Disorders and Rural Resiliency
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Michael Ortoll, Founder
Christine Ortoll Recovery Organization

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Symposium Welcome

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SAMHSA Snapshot:
Current & Future Support for Harm Reduction

– Michael King, PhD, MSW

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Rebound & Recovery:
Opioid Prevention & Teen Wellness

– Savannah Collier, LCSW
– Tai Cole, LCSW

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The PROMISE Initiative: Farmers, Opioids, Recovery & Hope
– David R. Buys, PhD, MSPH

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Opioid Toolkit for Libraries &
Extension Programs

– Margaret Sullivan, PhD
– Carli Lucius, MSW

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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
– Barbara Andraka-Christou, JD, PhD

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Opioid Substitution & Harm Reduction:
The Role of Cannabis

– Adie Rae (Wilson-Poe), PhD

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Integrated Maternal Health:
Pregnancy & Beyond

–Michael Campbell, PhD, LCSW
– Jim Cowser, MSSW, LCSW
– Sandra Boucher, RN

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Overdose Prevention: Life Saving
Harm Reduction Tools & Strategies

– KC Callison, MA, CATC, FCCM
– Jacquelyn McMillan, PhD, LCSW