Workshop 1: Substance Use Disorder and the Pandemic in Rural Communities

This workshop was held on December 8, 2020 and focused on:

Understanding the intersecting epidemics of opioid misuse/abuse and COVID-19 in rural areas
Economic impacts of substance use disorder on small communities before and during the pandemic
Using data to understand the problem in your community
Helping faith-based and community leaders bring hope and healing to our communities
Congregation readiness and preparing the faith community to help

Featured Speakers

James Carroll, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Betty-Ann Bryce, Special Advisor for Rural Affairs, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Dr. Erin Winstanley, Associate Professor, West Virginia University, School of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
Vanessa Lominac Haste, JD, Program Manager, Kentucky Access to Recovery Program, Fahe
Heidi Christensen, Public Affairs Specialist at the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Department of Health and Human Services
Pastor Greg Delaney, Outreach Coordinator, Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center, Dayton, OH
Dr. Monty Burks, Director of Special Projects and Faith-Based Initiatives with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Added: 11/16/2020