The purpose of this six-month fellowship program is to train Illinois primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in the assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD). The goal of the program is to increase access to opioid use disorder treatment services in downstate Illinois counties (i.e., outside of Chicago/Chicagoland) that currently have very limited or no
As we continue to respond to the rapidly evolving opioid epidemic, this session will provide current state information on fentanyl and xylazine, which is now present in the Illinois drug supply. This session will be informed by the latest data on effective approaches to education, prevention, and treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), incorporating the
The purpose of this six-month fellowship program is to train Illinois primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in the assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD). The goal of the program is to increase access to opioid use disorder treatment services in downstate Illinois counties (i.e., outside of Chicago/Chicagoland) that currently have very limited or no
For IL Only: Explore the use of community asset mapping as a strengths-based approach to identifying the human, material, entrepreneurial and other resources in the community that supports a life in recovery for everyone. Participants will learn how to tap into underutilized resources and bring people together for a common cause. This interconnectedness begins on
For IL Only: This session will dive into the significance trauma informed support has in a recovery-oriented system of care. Participants will learn how the power of trauma informed practices can ensure sustainability, help us build stronger communities, and help us work toward a recovery-ready ecosystem model.
The 2023 ICAHN Opioid Conference, End the Stigma: Addressing Substance Abuse Disorder, will be Tuesday, June 27 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign. Expert presenters and panels will discuss action steps you can use today to improve outcomes in your community. Special focus will be on supporting the lived experience.
We are excited to announce this year’s Opioid Conference, being held in Champaign, IL on June 27, 2023. We have an exciting lineup of speakers. Please share this announcement with anyone in your area that may be interested in attending. Registration fee is $75. If you need to book a room—you must register before May
Despite its prevalence, substance use among LGBTQ+ communities is often wrongfully left out of larger conversations about the overdose crisis. In this webinar, we will focus on strategies specific to these communities. Join us on Wednesday, June 28 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PT to hear panelists discuss how to best go about overdose
Health Management Associates (HMA) is partnering with the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS SUPR) to provide technical assistance and grants to Illinois counties to implement Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) for persons with opioid use disorder in county jails and to support reentry. The program also focuses on