Iowa SOR Providers Community of Practice- Contingency Management Session #3-Recording

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The Kansas Municipalities Fight Addiction Regional Summit was focused on addressing the opioid crisis, particularly in Kansas. Hosted by Sherry Watkins from the Opioid Response Network, the event covered various strategies and resources for tackling this ongoing issue.<br /><br />Keynote speaker Seth Dewey shared his personal journey with substance use disorder, stressing the importance of community and systemic changes to truly impact substance misuse and promote recovery. The emphasis was on using opioid settlement funds effectively to support treatment, prevention, recovery, and harm reduction strategies.<br /><br />Janine Haran and Dr. Silke von Eisswein from the University of Kansas shared their findings from a comprehensive needs assessment, highlighting the existing substance use issues within the state and proposing strategies for utilizing settlement funds effectively. They underscored the fragmented nature of current services and stressed the importance of strong, community-driven health initiatives.<br /><br />J.K. Costello and Brianna Robles from the Steadman Group discussed leveraging data and research to inform spending decisions, stressing the need for collaboration, transparency, and accountability. They addressed the flexibility in spending within certain guidelines, encouraging communities to focus on evidence-based practices.<br /><br />Panels included discussions from various Kansas communities like Sedgwick County, Johnson County, and others, sharing their experiences with opioid settlement funds. These communities discussed their collaboration efforts, namely between city and county entities, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder involvement, including those with lived experiences, in planning and implementing effective strategies.<br /><br />Overall, the summit aimed to foster collaboration and provide resources and guidance for municipalities to address and mitigate the impacts of the opioid crisis effectively.

Keywords

Kansas Municipalities

Addiction Summit

Opioid Crisis

Sherry Watkins

Opioid Response Network

Seth Dewey

Substance Use Disorder

Community Change

Opioid Settlement Funds

Treatment Strategies

Janine Haran

Dr. Silke von Eisswein

Needs Assessment

J.K. Costello

Brianna Robles