Recovery Summit

Recovery Summit Schedule

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:- Lunch and Networking- Participants arrive and enjoy a provided lunch. Networking opportunities available. 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM:- Session 1: Language Matters and Stopping Stigma - Discussion on the importance of language in addiction recovery and strategies to reduce stigma. 

Presented by Deena Davis

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM:-Session 2: Overdose Prevention and Intervention - Narcan Training - Practical training on recognizing overdose symptoms and administering Narcan. 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: - Session 3: The Truth About Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) - Panel discussion or presentation exploring MAT options, benefits, and dispelling myths.

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM:- Session 4: Reentry Programs and Their Impact on Our Community - Insights into reentry programs, their role in supporting recovery post-incarceration, and community impact. Presented by Lisa Williams & Laura Huggins 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM:(working Dinner) Session 5: What is Peer Support and How Does an Addiction Recovery Support Center Help Our Community?- Exploration of peer support models and the role of recovery support centers in community wellness.  Presented by NACH

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM:- Panel Discussion: Insights and Challenges in Addiction Recovery- Panelists share their expertise and experiences in a moderated discussion. Audience Q&A. 

confirmed panelist: (List will be updated as panelist are confirmed)

Jocelyn Wallace, Founder and Executive Director of The Never Alone Clubhouse - 

Commissioner Ricky Dobbs- Douglas County Board of Commissioners

Dr Gerald Rhett, Recovery Unlimited-

Dr. Emily Kiernan, Emergency Room Doctor at Grady Hospital -

Lisa Williams, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department  - 

Jennifer King, Douglas County Director of Juvenile Programs -