Collaborate & Connect: Rewiring the Narrative: Understanding Addiction as Mental Health
At the Institute for Child Welfare Innovation, a program of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, we strive to provide professionals with resources and information relevant to your crucial work: serving youth impacted by foster care and their caregivers. Join us for Collaborate & Connect: FREE, actionable information for child welfare professionals.
Presented By: Ra’Deja Johnson, MPH, Health Education Coordinator, St. Louis County Department of Public Health
What We’ll Discuss:
The substance use and overdose epidemic affects people across Missouri and in the Saint Louis region. St. Louis County is one of 40 local health departments nationwide to receive a CDC grant in response to the opioid epidemic. See how the Department of Health is working to address the opioid epidemic and learn how opioids are impacting the St. Louis Area.
What You’ll Learn:
- CDC Overdose Data to Action: Local Grant
- Understanding Opioid Use Disorder
- Communicating with Someone Who Uses Drugs
- Helping Without Enabling