OPIOID CRISIS SUMMIT - Community Awareness About this Equal Opportunity Destroyer

The public is encouraged to attend this free public awareness program that will give incredible insight and understanding of all aspects of the Opioid Crisis, an equal opportunity destroyer in our communities.  

It will also identify resources to aid in the prevention & treatment of opioid and prescription drug addiction and abuse.  Please come.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
At risk individuals young and old.
Family, friends, caregivers of those at risk. 
Those who have experienced trauma and are self-medicating.
Recipients of a pain medication prescription.

AGENDA
Part 1: UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
1. Physiology of Opioid Addiction • Liana K. Urfer, M.D., Psychiatry, Board Certified
2. Pain/Medical Treatment • Dr. Harold Cordner, Florida Pain Management Associates, Sebastian, Anesthesiology/Pain Management, Board Certified
3. Family Member Testimony • Patty Oliver
4. Law Enforcement • Keith Touchberry, City of Fellsmere Police Chief
5. Legal Issues • Nicole Menz, Esq., Criminal and Family Law

Part 2: FINDING A SOLUTION
1. Levels of Care and Treatment Options • Brett Hall, Executive Director, IRC Mental Health Collaborative
2. Medicated Assisted Treatment w/Counseling, Individual and Family • Frances Watford, Director of Nursing, Treasure Coast Community Health with Margaret Mahone and Jared Stringer, persons in recovery
3. Prevention • Carrie Lester, LMHC/Addiction Specialist, Substance Awareness Center of IRC
4. Legislation • Erin Grall, Florida State Representative District 54
5. Testimony from person in recovery • George Lynch, Pastor, Recovery Church
6. Conclusion • Shelley Stuven, Committee Representative

This program is free to attend. Please come.
Presented by the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Committee