The United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is set to host the 2nd Annual National Addiction Solutions Summit on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton.
- Join United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention in multiple discussions on the cost of a preventable overdose and the solution for new prevention and innovative strategies.
- Moderator: Dr. Stephen Loyd, Director of West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy and a leading voice in the fight against the opioid crisis, will guide the discussions throughout the event. He was also the inspiration for the hit series Dopesick which airs on Hulu.
- Who Should Attend: Community organizations, state and national public health leaders, academics, local, state and national elected officials, and business owners from across the country are invited to attend the event, designed to explore innovative solutions, cutting-edge strategies, the latest research, and breakthrough medications for treating substance use disorders.
- Event Focus: A series of expert-led discussions and panels will address preventable overdoses and offer actionable solutions, including innovative prevention methods and strategies for the future. Panel discussion topics will include States Sharing Data, First Responder Policies for Addiction, Innovative Solutions to Addiction Treatment, Prevention Strategies for Substance Use, and Overcoming the Challenges of Public-Private Partnerships.
- Featured Speakers/Panelists Include:
- Maria Hernandez, Chief Program Officer, United Way of Broward
- Dr. Rahul Gupta, Former Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy (2021-2025)
- Jonathan Board, West Virgina First Foundation Opioid Abatement Commission
- Mark York, Founder, Addiction Abatement, Inc.
- Burton Leblanc, Esq., Baron & Budd, Partner (Lead Opioid Litigation Firm)
- Johnathon Holth, Executive Director, North Dakota Opioid Abatement Commission
- Jared Koski, Senior Data Analytics Advisor, Lightstream Group
- Dr. Christine Caufield, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President – SAMH LSF Health Systems, Inc.
- Jasmine Sibai, CDC Foundation, Public Health Analyst and Overdose Strategy
- Dave Aronberg, former State Attorney for Palm Beach County, and a former member of the Florida Senate
- Mark Skeffington, Deputy Special Agent in Charge, Miami Field Division, Drug Enforcement Agency
- Harold Pryor, Broward County State Attorney
- Dr. Tom Takubo, West Virginia State Senator and Executive Vice President, West Virginia University Medicine
- Jayson Uffens, Chief Technology Officer, GATC Health
- Dr. Amber Deckard, Psy. D, Director of Neuropsychological and Psychological Services, Caron Foundation
- Dr. Orlando Mareno, Clinical Director, GIA Healthcare
- Jeff Horwitz, Chief of Staff, Safe Project
- Linda Richter, Senior Vice President, Prevention, Research and Analysis Partnership to End Addiction
- Stefanie Davis, General Counsel, Legal Services Council
- Danny Scalise, Director of Public Health, Burke County, North Carolina
- United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to new prevention and innovative strategies and reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and communities.
- Sponsors include Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Scandia Wellness Systems, HCA Florida Healthcare, RSA Consulting Group, LLC, Fifth Street Counseling Center IV, GATC Health Corp., and AddictionAbatement.org
WHEN: Wednesday, February 19th | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)
WHERE: Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton | 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
DETAILS: To register, please visit https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/national-addiction-solutions-summit/
Continental Breakfast and lunch provided.
Garage Parking: $15
Valet Parking: $30
About United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention
United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention is a broad-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and communities. Today, its primary role is to serve as a coalition-building organization that brokers partnerships between federal, state and local agencies to foster, develop, and enhance integrated behavioral health efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance misuse. The Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is a vital component of United Way of Broward County’s three impact areas (health, education and financial prosperity) focused on the solutions to close gaps in services and create a better life for all. For more information, please visit www.drugfreebroward.org.
