Opioid Crisis in Macomb County Impact and Response

Opioid Crisis in Macomb County Impact and Response Macomb Office of Substance Abuse October 30, 2017 Macomb Intermediate School District 1

Opioid Forum Provides Information, Support, Hope (Clinton Township) -- On Oct. 30, 2017, over 225 people attended “Opioid Crisis in Macomb County – Impact and Response” sponsored by Macomb Community Mental Health Office of Substance Abuse. Presentations were given by a panel of area experts on the scope of the opioid crisis in Macomb County, and its impact on health and the community. There was a discussion of treatment, training, community and related programs, and state and federal grants aimed to help those with substance use disorders (SUD). Presentations also included neonatal effects from opioids, Project NOPE, and an individual story of recovery, followed by a Q&A. Thanks to Macomb Intermediate School District for hosting a wonderful facility. 2

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Administration 22550 Hall Rd Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586) 466 -6222 www. MCCMH. net facebook. com/macombcountycommunitymentalhealth/ MCCMH programs and services are supported and funded, in part, by the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, and are administered by the Macomb County Community Mental 1 Health Board. MCCMH services are CARF accredited. 6