RAINWATER CONFERENCE CENTER, VALDOSTA GA
FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2022: 8:00 TO 5:00PM. FREE EVENT
ABOUT THE EVENT
The South Georgia Health and Wellness Summit is designed to enhance awareness and knowledge of available community resources for promoting mental, physical, and social health in the South Georgia Region. In 2019, 24% of people aged 12 or older with a past year substance use disorder did not receive treatment because they did not know where to go for help (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020, https://www.samhsa.gov/data/).
This event is appropriate for service providers and community residents. Representatives from prevention, treatment and recovery focused agencies will share about their organization and services. Local experts will present on a variety of topics ranging from key issues threatening health and wellness to innovative programs and best practices. This summit includes a four hour SOAR (State Opioid Adapted Response) Public Safety Training and panelists and discussions on leadership in prevention, treatment and recovery in South Georgia.
Schedule of Events:
| 8:00 AM – 8:25 AM | REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN |
| 8:25 AM – 8:35 AM | WELCOME FROM VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY & MAYOR SCOTT JAMES MATHESON, CITY OF VALDOSTA |
| 8:35 AM – 8:55 AM | ACCOUNTABILITY COURTS: JUDGE GREG VOYLES |
| 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | NOVEL FIVE COUNTY APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN RURAL SOUTH GEORGIA: STACIE FAIRLEY, PHD |
| 9:25 AM – 10:15 AM | PUBLIC HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE: JENNIFER WINGERTSAHN, MPH |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | BREAK, ICE BREAKERS, NETWORKING, DOOR PRIZES |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | BIOLOGY OF ADDICTION: STEVE COOKSEY, CADC II |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | VISION FOR THE FUTURE: JENNIFER DUNN, LMFT |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | LUNCH FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS |
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
TRACK 1: (SOAR) State Opioid Adapted Response, Public Safety Training. All participants will receive naloxone education, and 4-hours of training credit upon completion. There is no cost for the training.
TRACK 2: Voices from the Community –Leadership for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Community organizers, leaders & people with lived experience will share their efforts and successes in prevention, treatment, and recovery. This lively session will include activities, games, strategic planning, and a door prize.
8:00 – 5:00 EXHIBIT HALL FOR LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
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