THE
JOURNEY SERIES
The Journey Series is a free 6-week virtual learning series on Addiction & Recovery beginning September 3rd through October 8th on Thursdays at 2:30 PM and 3:35 PM CT. Over the course of The Journey Series, you will hear from various experts in the field. Scroll down for more information, to register, and watch recordings of sessions.
The virtual learning series, historically known as The Journey Day, has been hosted in Jefferson County by the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. Recognizing the significant impact the opioid epidemic had on Walker County, the Recovery Ministries graciously partnered with the Walker Co. Health Action Partnership to bring an invaluable learning opportunity to Walker County. Then the Covid-19 pandemic required us to adapt our plans, resulting in a stellar 6-week virtual learning series available to an even bigger audience - The Journey Series. We hope you'll join us in this learning journey!
CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS AVAILABLE
Eligible sessions for nurses, social workers, LPCs continuing education contact hours are marked with an * by the session name. Please know that you can only receive contact hours if you attend the live session.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!
The Journey Series would not have been possible without the collaboration & support of our partners.
SPEAKER DIRECTORY
PRINTABLE PROGRAM
EVENT FLYER
EDUCATION CREDITS FAQ
KEYNOTE
On September 3rd,
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall delivered
the Keynote Address for Journey Series, setting the stage for a great series to come. The welcome & introduction were provided by Rev. Paul Pradat, Rev. Robin Hinkle & Rachel Puckett.
READ ABOUT US
IN THE NEWS
SEPTEMBER 10: WATCH IT AGAIN
*ROLE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN ADDICTION & TREATMENT
BRENT BOYETT, DMD, DO, DFASAM
Medical Director, Bradford Health Services
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HOW TO ASK FOR HELP
& START THE INTERVENTION PROCESS
PAIGE BRITTON, CRSS
R.O.S.S.
BARBARA BROWN MEDDERS
Walker Area Community Foundation
STEPHANIE SCHILLING, CRSS, LMSW
Recovery Resource Center
SEPTEMBER 17: WATCH IT AGAIN
*STATE OF ADDICTION: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC & THE CRISIS IN ALABAMA
SHERIE SCHAFFER, MS, ADC, LPC-S, NCC
Director of Clinical Operations, Bradford Health Services
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THE PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
Fellowship House
The Foundry Ministries
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
Hope for Women
Will Bright Foundation
SEPTEMBER 24: WATCH IT AGAIN
*ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ADDICTION & TREATMENT
BILL ADAIR
Walker County District Attorney
LESLIE PLAIA, M. Ed, LPC
Recovery Resource Center
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INTERVENTIONS FOR REDUCING RISK FACTORS IN YOUTH
APRIL KNIGHT
Director of Prevention Services,
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
NOT ONE MORE ALABAMA
OCTOBER 1: WATCH IT AGAIN
GUARDIANS OF ADDICTED LOVED ONES
ART & CARIE WIMBERLY
T.H.R.I.V.E. & Addiction Prevention Coalition
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ADDICTION & SENIORS
ROBYN JAMES
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
BENJAMIN H. NGUYEN
MSW, ASW, CPH
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Opioid Response Network STR-TA
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OCTOBER 8, 2020
*ADDICTION 101:
BRAIN SCIENCE OF ADDICTION
MIKE WILKERSON, MD, FASAM
Corporate Medical Director, Bradford Health Services
2:30 PM
THE PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE: WHOLE-PERSON CARE
KADY ABBOTT, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Fellowship House
MARK DRISKILL, LICSW, PIP
Bradford Health Services at
Walker Baptist Medical Center
ANASTACIA ROGERS, LICSW, PIP
MICHAEL-ANNE GREEN, CRSS
Capstone Rural Health Center
3:35 PM
This event would not have been possible without the collaboration & support of all of our partners. We would like to extend a special thanks to:
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Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama for "relocating" their The Journey Day event to Walker County this year after hosting it in Jefferson County for several years, content development, organizational support, and sponsorship;
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Bradford Health Services, Inc. for overseeing continuing education contact hours and making the transition to the virtual Journey Series seamless by managing the Zoom Webinar platform for all sessions;
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Addiction Prevention Coalition and Jennifer Campbell of Jennifer Campbell Consulting for Journey Series graphics;
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Walker Area Community Foundation for allowing intern Laynie Snyder to coordinate event planning during her summer internship through the Jean O'Connor-Snyder Internship Program. Laynie managed program development, scheduling, and created the Journey Series website;
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and our entire team of Partners (listed below) for generously donating staff time to plan Journey Series and share their expertise on addiction and recovery.