No one needs to navigate the opioid crisis alone.
Penn State Schuylkill and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network, are teaming up to present a conference on opioids. This free event will address the facts about the disease of addiction, the signs of opioid abuse, and the resources available to victims and their loved ones.
Opioids: The Crisis Next Door
The Facts. The Signs. The Resources.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
8:00 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. - Program
Morgan Auditorium • Student Community Center
Penn State Schuylkill
Topics and speakers include:
- Understanding the Opioid Crisis
Keynote Address by Glenn Sterner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Penn State Abington
- Current Drug Trends
Presented by Michael O'Pake
Schuylkill County District Attorney
- Counseling & Resources
Presented by William Rowan
Program Director, Center for Counseling Services
Lehigh Valley Hospital — Schuylkill
- Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Drug Abuse | Preventative Tools
Presented by Diane Rowland
Preventative Services Coordinator
Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol Program
- Integrated Team Approaches to Recovery & Wellness
Presented by Gillian Beauchamp, M.D.
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine
Section of Medical Toxicology
- Lunch
- Testimonials
Moderated by Mindy Anthony-Spolski, MS, NCC, LPC
Coordinator of Counseling and Student Disability Resources
Penn State Schuylkill
Grassroots organizations, providers, and resources will also be available from noon until 4:00 p.m.
Additional Information
This event is free and open to the public. Morning refreshments and lunch will be included. Parking is free. Registration is required to ensure accurate food count.