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Opioid Misuse in Older and Vulnerable Adults Symposium
Date and time
Location
McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman Street Raleigh, NC 27606Description
Opioid Misuse in Older and Vulnerable Adults Symposium
By Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) and Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Thank you for joining us Tuesday, November 7th at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. This training brings together APS and Guardianship Social Workers from County Departments of Social Services and addiction professionals who work with individuals and families impacted by opioid misuse to develop a basic knowledge of the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing vulnerable adults and families impacted by the opioid crisis. Focus areas include the effects of opioid misuse on vulnerable adults, prevention and treatment resources, and the importance of community partnerships in addressing this complex and devastating crisis.
Schedule for the Day:
8:00 – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome and Greetings
9:15 – 10:45 am The Science of Addiction and How It Impacts Older Populations:
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms
10:45 – 11:00 am Break
11:00 – 11:45 am Prevention in the Home and the Community
11:45 – 12:45 pm Lunch and Special Guest
12:45 – 1:30 pm Accessing Treatment and Promising Practices
1:45 – 2:45 pm Break Out Sessions
- Break Out 1 Guardian Issues including APS Law and Policy for Addiction Professionals
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Break Out 2 Building Collaborations for County DSS Supervisors: Connecting with Local Coalitions
2:45 – 3:00 pm Break
3:00 – 3:30 pm Emerging Next Steps
3:30 – 4:00 pm Call-to-Action
*Up to 7 Hours of Credit has beein applied for with the NCSAPPB
The Division of Aging and Adult Services works to promote the independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities and their families through a community based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections. www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/adult-services
This symposium was made possible with funding by Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS).