South Piedmont AHEC

Breaking Barriers: Compassionate Care and Community Engagement in the Opioid Crisis Conference (Mecklenburg County)

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Description

SAVE THE DATE AND CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Breaking Barriers: Compassionate Care and Community Engagement in the Opioid Crisis Conference is a comprehensive gathering aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges of the opioid crisis. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of this critical issue within the community by encouraging active participation and collaboration among community members and professionals. We will explore effective models for coordinating care among various stakeholders, addressing gaps in comprehensive care models, and discussing innovative solutions to ensure seamless integration of all aspects of care. This conference will also create opportunities for networking, aiming to build a cohesive support system and strengthen relationships among professionals from different fields. Additionally, participants will benefit from hands-on learning experiences through simulation exercises designed to equip them with practical skills and knowledge to respond effectively to real-world scenarios. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that aims to make a significant impact on our community's approach to the opioid crisis.

Call for Proposals
Do you have valuable insight that could take The 2025 Breaking Barriers: Compassionate Care and Community Engagement in the Opioid Crisis Conference to the next level?
If so, please complete a Call for Proposals Form.

Submission deadline has been extended to May 30th.
Acceptance Notification will be emailed the week of June 20th.

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Detailed Agenda Coming Soon!

Date/Time
September 15, 2025
Registration/check-in: 7:30 AM
Conference time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location
Charlotte Convention Center
Breakfast and lunch provided.
Parking Information Coming Soon!

Continuing Education Credits
(You MUST attend the entire conference to receive credit).

CREDIT INFORMATION
Contact Hours / CEUs
This activity fulfills the requirement for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing Contact Hours.

NCASPPB
Application will be made to the NCASPPB for Substance Abuse Specific hours.

Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
The South Piedmont AHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved provider of (Category A) Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists.

NBCC Clock Hours
South Piedmont AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.



In Partnership with - Mecklenburg County
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Objectives

  • Enhance Community Awareness and Engagement: o Foster a deeper understanding of the opioid crisis within the community. o Encourage active participation and collaboration among community members and professionals.
  • Improve Coordination of Care: o Discuss effective models for coordinating care among various stakeholders. o Address gaps in comprehensive care models and explore solutions.
  • Promote Networking and Cohesiveness: o Create opportunities for networking to build a cohesive support system. o Strengthen relationships among professionals from different fields.
  • Simulation Exercises: o Conduct simulation exercises to provide hands-on learning experiences.

Sessions

Status
Open
Date(s)
Sep 15, 2025
Time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
7:30 AM