1. The Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Virtual Summit is on November 12 & 13

    Mark Rivett posted November 10, 2020

    Please join GDAHC and DWIHN for the 5th Annual Opioid and Substance Use Disorder *VIRTUAL* Summit taking place over two engaging half days on November 12 & 13.

    Registration closes tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 at noon!

    Summit Spotlight

    Updates from the State of Michigan

    Governor Gretchen Whitmer

    Governor Gretchen Whitmer

    Allen Jansen, Senior Deputy Director, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, MDHHS

    Featuring a special address from Governor Gretchen Whitmer!

    As opioid overdoses continue to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to come together, collaborate to create innovative and equitable solutions, and support each other is more pressing than ever. We are elated to announce that this year’s summit will feature a special address to attendees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, serving as a reminder of their necessity and as a call to action.

    In addition to hearing from Governor Whitmer, attendees will also hear from MDHHS’s Senior Deputy Director for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Allen Jansen. During his presentation, Jansen will provide critical updates and strategic priorities for addressing the opioid crisis and substance use disorders across the state.