Call for Papers - Ohio's 2021 Opiate and Other Drugs Conference

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, will host Ohio’s 2021 Opiate and Other Drugs Conference on May 11-13, 2021. This will be Ohio’s eleventh annual Opiate Conference and will be conducted virtually. This three-day conference will focus on opiates, stimulants, and other substance use disorders, specifically on efforts related to prevention, education, intervention, treatment, recovery, family supports, community engagement, and more.

OACBHA is requesting presentations from all categories of professionals, individuals in recovery, and family members. OACBHA is seeking a variety of presentation proposals for this event, including presentations related to the topic areas listed below. Presentation proposals that demonstrate a connection to developing and enhancing Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care will be prioritized. Presentations are limited to four presenters per session.

· Community partnerships and strategies
· Community engagement and education
· Cultural competence
· Early intervention
· Emerging trends
· Evidence-based practices
· Faith-based partnerships
· Family engagement and support
· Harm Reduction Strategies
· Medication-assisted treatment
· Methamphetamine and Cocaine involved clients
· Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
· Peer-led services and supports
· Prevention
· Recovery
· Recovery supports
· Reentry and criminal justice
· Social determinants of health
· Specialty populations
· Stigma-reduction efforts
· Supports for young children impacted by parental overdose
· Trauma-informed care
· Withdrawal Management
· Workforce readiness

The deadline to submit a proposal is January 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM EST.

If you have questions about the conference or this form, please contact Michaella Radich at mradich@oacbha.org.