Call for Presentations Form - 27th Annual Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorder Conference

Call for Presentations Form

27th Annual Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorder Hybrid Conference
Conference Dates: September 27-29, 2026

Conference Location: Lansing Center, Lansing, MI

Submit this electronic form by March 6, 2026.

Purpose of this form: To collect details about proposed conference breakout sessions for the 2026 Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorder Hybrid Conference. CMHA and the SUDCOD Conference Advisory Committee will use the information requested in this form to assure appropriateness of content, to assess whether the presentation meets criteria for social work “Continuing Education Clock Hours” and/or substance use disorder professionals' certification “Contact Hours,” and to develop program descriptions.

What we are looking for: Presentations that fit into the theme of the Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorder Conference that address topics such as health and wellness, integration of behavioral health (prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders) and physical health, co-occurring disorder, peers and recovery coaching and strength-based services as well as the topics in the chart below. Please feel free to submit proposals on other topics that you think are appropriate for the conference.

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TOPICS OF INTEREST FOR PRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS

Presenter Compensation: Two presenters per session will receive complimentary registration for the main conference (pre-conference registration is an additional fee). Additional presenters are required to pay the conference registration fee unless approved in advance of the conference by MDHHS and CMHA. The conference budget will not provide honorariums for breakout session presenters.

Continuing Education: MCBAP categorizes education as specific or related. These terms are defined as:

Specific – when the title, goals, objectives or course outline are specifically focused on alcohol, tobacco, and/or other substance use issues. Key words in course titles may include substance abuse, substance use disorder, drug addiction, chemical dependency, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, or co-occurring disorders.
Related – when the title, goals, objectives or course outline content clearly indicate the course content addresses development of any of the domains, but the context may not directly address SUD issues (e.g. gambling, general counseling skills, EMDR, trauma-informed-care, clinical theory, therapeutic methods).

If you have any questions, please contact CMHA at SUDCODconf@cmham.org.

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* 1. PERSON FILLING OUT THIS FORM:

First and Last Name:

Email:

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* 2. SOME PRESENTATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON. ARE YOU WILLING TO PRESENT TO AN IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL AUDIENCE?

Yes

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* 3. PROPOSED BREAKOUT SESSION TIME:
Check all of your availability.

Monday, September 28, 2026 from 10:30am - Noon

Monday, September 28, 2026 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 10:30am - Noon

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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* 4. BREAKOUT SESSION TITLE:

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* 5. BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTION:
Provide a brief description (5-7 sentences) of the proposed presentation that we may use for promotional purposes.

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) APPROVAL QUESTIONS
Before answering "NA" for the three questions below, please note: Continuing education credits are vitally important to our conference attendees. Not only are CEs required to maintain or renew their license; but CEs ensure that individuals stay up to date with the latest advances in our industry including best practices, new concepts, new technologies, the evolution of prevention, treatment, and recovery, etc. The following questions will be used to determine if your proposal qualifies for continuing education credits for SW, MCBAP, Peers, and/or CHES.

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* 6. BREAKOUT SESSION OBJECTIVES:
• List the teaching goals.
• Minimum of 3 objectives.
• Objectives will serve as the basis for the evaluation.

Example: (Participants will be able to) describe necessary organizational structure to insure well-being of Recovery Coaches.

1. Participants will be able to:

2. Participants will be able to:

3. Participants will be able to:

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* 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Bibliography references relevant to the content of this presentation NOT for the presenter.

3 references are required.

At least 2 references must be current within the last 5 years.

APA Format required

References must be from a peer reviewed book or journal.

Websites may be listed as a fourth reference only if it is the direct link to the topic presented. Wikipedia is NOT a valid bibliographic reference.

Example for Online Journal Article:
Eskander, N., Chakrapani, S., & Ghani, M. R. (2020). The Risk of Substance Use Among Adolescents and Adults With Eating Disorders. Cureus, 12(9), e10309. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.10309

Reference 1:

Reference 2:

Reference 3:

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* 8. WHICH CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ARE ADDRESSED IN THE BREAKOUT SESSION?
Check all that apply.

Theories & concepts of human behavior in the social environment

Social work practice, knowledge and skills

Social work research, program evaluation or practice evaluation

Social work agency management or administration

Development, evaluation or implementation of social policy

Social work ethics and standards of professional practice

Current issues in clinical or macro social work practice

Cultural competence and diversity

Pain/Pain symptom management-psychology of pain

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* 9. SESSION TRACK:

Prevention

Treatment

Recovery

Administrative

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* 10. TARGET AUDIENCE:
Check the most appropriate audience.

Clinical Staff

Prevention Staff

Administrative/Executive Leadership

SUD Policy Oversight Board Members

Peers, Persons with Lived Experience

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* 11. Will the presenter(s) be travelling from outside of Michigan?

Yes

If yes, please state where the presenter(s) would travel from and the method of transportation (driving, flying, etc.):

20% of survey complete.

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TOPICS OF INTEREST FOR PRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS

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* 1. PERSON FILLING OUT THIS FORM:

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* 2. SOME PRESENTATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON. ARE YOU WILLING TO PRESENT TO AN IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL AUDIENCE?

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* 3. PROPOSED BREAKOUT SESSION TIME:Check all of your availability.

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* 4. BREAKOUT SESSION TITLE:

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* 5. BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTION: Provide a brief description (5-7 sentences) of the proposed presentation that we may use for promotional purposes.

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* 6. BREAKOUT SESSION OBJECTIVES:• List the teaching goals.• Minimum of 3 objectives.• Objectives will serve as the basis for the evaluation.Example: (Participants will be able to) describe necessary organizational structure to insure well-being of Recovery Coaches.

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* 8. WHICH CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ARE ADDRESSED IN THE BREAKOUT SESSION? Check all that apply.

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* 9. SESSION TRACK:

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* 10. TARGET AUDIENCE:Check the most appropriate audience.

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* 11. Will the presenter(s) be travelling from outside of Michigan?

* 3. PROPOSED BREAKOUT SESSION TIME:
Check all of your availability.

* 5. BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTION:
Provide a brief description (5-7 sentences) of the proposed presentation that we may use for promotional purposes.

* 6. BREAKOUT SESSION OBJECTIVES:
• List the teaching goals.
• Minimum of 3 objectives.
• Objectives will serve as the basis for the evaluation.

Example: (Participants will be able to) describe necessary organizational structure to insure well-being of Recovery Coaches.

* 8. WHICH CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ARE ADDRESSED IN THE BREAKOUT SESSION?
Check all that apply.

* 10. TARGET AUDIENCE:
Check the most appropriate audience.