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The event focused on discussing effective strategies to address the opioid crisis, emphasizing collaboration and strategic planning in Kansas. Key speakers included Sherry Watkins from the Opioid Response Network and Chris Teeters from the Kansas Attorney General's Office, along with various panelists from Kansas municipalities. They offered insights on leveraging data, understanding community needs, and utilizing opioid settlement funds effectively.<br /><br />Main strategies discussed include focusing on a public health approach, emphasizing evidence-based interventions, and addressing different substance use disorders, all while maintaining transparency and community engagement. The Opioid Response Network stresses the importance of incorporating voices from individuals with lived experiences in substance use planning to gain a comprehensive understanding of community needs.<br /><br />The event highlighted successful collaborations within Kansas, like those in Sedgwick County and Wichita, where pooling resources and strategic planning led to efficient use of funds. Discussions also covered barriers faced, such as managing collaborations across cities and counties, and ensuring equitable resource allocation.<br /><br />Key takeaways included the importance of planning strategically on how to use funds over the settlement period, advocating for educational and prevention programs, and maintaining accountability through data and communication with the public. The Kansas Sunflower Foundation and other resources were recommended for data and strategic planning support. Overall, the summit provided participants with tools and connections to better tackle the ongoing opioid crisis within their communities.
Keywords
opioid crisis
Kansas
strategic planning
Sherry Watkins
Chris Teeters
Opioid Response Network
public health approach
evidence-based interventions
substance use disorders
community engagement
Sedgwick County
Wichita
resource allocation
educational programs
Kansas Sunflower Foundation
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Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 and grant no. 1H79TI085588 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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