Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Conference
March 19-20, 2024
Intended for municipalities receiving opioid abatement funding
This inaugural conference held in March of 2024 aimed to connect municipalities to the resources and tools needed to uphold the requirements of the State Subdivision Agreement. Panelists included government officials, community leaders, and people from across the Commonwealth with expertise in opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
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Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Virtual Conference Agenda
Day One – Tue. March 19th
Session | Topics & Speakers |
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Opening Remarks | Background on settlements and their significance in addressing the overdose crisis | Secretary Kate Walsh (EOHHS) |
Understanding the opioid abatement settlement funds initiative Moderator: Sarah Ruiz |
Slides | Day 1 Welcome, Keynote, and Session 1 Recording (Passcode: !y7T&LZb) |
Promoting collaboration within and across municipalities Moderator: Sam Wong |
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Day Two – Wed. March 20th
Session | Topics & Speakers |
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Keynote | The role of government in engaging people with lived experience in decision making | Commissioner Robbie Goldstein (DPH) |
Facilitating inclusive and meaningful community engagement with priority populations Moderator: Julia Newhall |
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Supporting community needs assessment and strategic planning Moderator: Scott Formica |
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Sharing information about evidence-informed interventions Moderator: Nicole Schmitt |
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Recap and Closing Remarks |
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