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

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
• An opportunity to earn CEU’s

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

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 Foundations of Harm Reduction | Edward Krumpotich, MAT, BA
11:00 AM	Presentation Reducing Harm in Families Impacted by Opioid Use | Pam Lanhart
12:00 PM	Lunch & Exhibits
1:00 PM	Training Opioid Overdose Response/Naloxone Training | SRHN Staff
2:00 PM	Presentation Ombishkaa Opioid Response | Natasha Kingbird
3:00 PM	Open Discussion & Networking

Parking

There is a surface parking lot at the Sanford Center 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