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Work Happening in Oregon Around Substance Use
June 1, 2018
This list compiled by Mandy Davis, LCSW, PhD, Director, Trauma Informed Oregon and Corrie Halladay, SSW/MPH Intern, Trauma Informed Oregon
There is work happening on the federal level regarding Opioid response and it will be important for us to advocate for practices that are healing for all people and for those struggling with the use of other substances. There is energy for this work in Oregon, much of it motivated by those who have lived experience. Here are a few happenings and resources:
Current State of Addiction in Oregon
- Governor Kate Brown Declared Addiction a Public Health Crisis
- Representative Suzanne Bonamici’s report “Fighting for our Communities: Overcoming the Opioid Crisis”
Statewide Initiatives to Reduce Overdose
Legislative Action to Address Addiction
Best Practice Resources for SUD & Addiction Peer Providers
Upcoming Events to support Addiction & Recovery Learning