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2023 Journeying Toward Wellness Opioid Conference

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Dates:  Pre-Conference Training: June 27 - 28, 2023

              Opioid Conference: June 29 - 30, 2023

Location:
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
2040 Airport Drive
Green Bay, WI 54313
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Overview:
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC) is excited to host the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Area Opioid Conference: Journeying Toward Wellness in Green Bay, WI. This conference is focused on addressing the continuum of care around opioids and other substances. The goal of the conference is to increase knowledge of opioid and other substance use, mental health, and support collaborative response efforts promoting regional health and wellness. We will be hosting excellent speakers from across Indian Country with diverse knowledge and experiences. Additionally, we are offering several pre-conference trainings to support the amazing work occurring across our region. We hope to see you there!

Who should attend?
This conference is geared toward Tribal public health professionals, prevention professionals, social workers, community health workers, and others working within Indian Country to support health and wellness.

Conference
The Great Lakes Area Opioid Conference will take place Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30, 2023. This conference aims to address opioid and substance use through the following objectives:

  1. To identify and enhance paths that support innovative prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies promoting wellness.
  2. To create a collaborative space to share ideas and strengthen partnerships focused on responding to public health concerns across the region.

Pre-Conference Trainings
In conjunction with the conference, GLITEC will be hosting several trainings. These trainings will take place on Tuesday, June 27 through Wednesday, June 28, 2023, and will cover a variety of topics:

  • Epidemiology 101
  • Fundamentals of Substance Use
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Zero Suicide

Space may be limited for some trainings, so please register as soon as possible!