Opioid Epidemic and Harm Reduction: Social Work, Public Health, and Emergency Services Approaches


Summary	Opioid Epidemic and Harm Reduction: Social Work, Public Health, and Emergency Services Approaches
Description	This event will feature diverse perspectives of individuals working at the forefront of the opioid epidemic. Panelists will discuss care for individuals who use opioids (or other substances), and opportunities for prevention, harm reduction, and inter-professional collaboration. Speakers: Chief Scott Allen, Chief of Police, East Bridgewater; Member of the PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative) National Advisory Police Council Caitlin Clark, MSW, Social Worker, Project RESPECT Clinic, Boston Medical Center Tyshaun Perryman, Recovery Coach, Project RECOVER, Boston Medical Center Clare Schmidt, MPH, Program Coordinator, AHOPE Needle Exchange, Boston Public Health Commission Christopher Salas-Wright, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Social Work, moderator Part of the Social Work & Health Equity Speaker Series, presented by the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health. Registration is required; space is limited.
Starts	5:30pm on Monday, February 25th 2019
End Time	7:00pm
URL	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opioid-epidemic-and-harm-reduction-social-work-public-health-and-emergency-services-approaches-tickets-55482136564
Topics	Lectures, Other Events, BU Central, Featured Events
Event Open To	public
Information Phone	617-358-1889
Contact Name	Nilagia McCoy
URL Anchor Text	Register to attend
Registration URL	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opioid-epidemic-and-harm-reduction-social-work-public-health-and-emergency-services-approaches-tickets-55482136564
Building	BU Kilachand Center, 610 Commonwealth Ave
Room	Colloquium Room
Contact Email	nilagia@bu.edu
Contact Organization	Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health, BU School of Social Work
Show Who	yes
Show Contact	yes
Show Fees	free

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