H.O.P.E. Rural Forum: Brainerd

About the Event

The Steve Rummler HOPE Network and area partners are teaming up to address the overdose crisis in greater Minnesota. This is a free community event and CEU learning opportunity that will bring together community members, local organizations, treatment providers, students and others for a day of learning, networking, and resource sharing.

The day will include:

• Live presentations on topics including, but not limited to, substance use disorder, overdose prevention, stigma, treatment, recovery, pain management, harm reduction, etc.
• A community resource fair
• An opioid overdose response training and free IM naloxone kit for attendees
• Networking + lunch

Continuing Education

Up to 4 CEUs for:

• Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC, ADCR)
• Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (AADCR)
• Clinical Supervisors (CCSR)
• Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS, CPRSR)
• Prevention Professionals (CPP, CPPA, CPPR)
• Nurses

Location

Northland Arboretum

Date & Time

Thursday, March 30th, 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM

Event Schedule

Note: This is a working draft of the agenda. The schedule will be updated/revised as speakers and presentations are finalized.

8:30 AM	Coffee & Networking Attendees are invited to join us starting at 8:30 AM
9:00 AM	Presentation Stigma and Shame: Unpacking Stigma and Its Impact on SUD | SRHN Staff
10:00 AM	Presentation Community Networks: Increasing Awareness and Decreasing Stigma in Rural Areas | Jessica Schwartz RN, CARN
11:00 AM	Presentation Fentanyl and Harm Reduction | SRHN Staff
12:00 PM	Lunch & Exhibits
1:00 PM	Training Opioid Overdose Response/Naloxone Training | SRHN Staff
2:00 PM	Presentation Recovery and the Impact of Community | Brian Andrews
3:00 PM	Open Discussion & Networking

Parking

There is a surface parking lot at the Northland Arboretum for event attendees and exhibitors to park free of charge.

To Get Involved

Host a Table
A key goal of our forums is to connect community members with available resources in their area. There are no exhibitor fees.

Spread the Word
Help us promote our forums by spreading the word to your network! Check out our H.O.P.E. Forums media kit for social media graphics, flyers, and other helpful resources.

If you’re interested in exhibiting or presenting, please contact Marissa Wolff at marissa@rummlerHOPE.org