Thursday, August 22, 2024

8 am - 4 pm

 S.P.A.R.K. Summit

Substance Prevention and Recovery Knowledge

 

Join us for this FREE community event, where evidence-based information will be provided, focusing on synthetic opioids, prevention strategies, and various pathways to recovery. S.P.A.R.K. will bring together experts, community leaders, and healthcare workers to better address this public health issue.

 

 

Speakers

Jon Zibbell, PhD

Senior Scientist, Center for Health Behavior and Implementation Science, Research Triangle Institute (RTI)

Nick Peiper, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences

Alex Elswick, PhD, MA

Co-Founder of Voices of Hope

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, University of Kentucky

AJ Garnett, BIS

Early Intervention Services Prevention Manager, LivWell Community Health Services

Joyce Johnson, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, CARN-AP

Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, Stepworks Recovery Centers

Mica Williams, JD

Senior Program Manager, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) for Health and Justice

Tara Tucker, MS

Community Paramedic and Mental Health Professional, Cape Fear Valley's Mobile Integrated Health Program

JoAnne Goods, BA

Racial, Ethnic, and Equity Disparities Coordinator (REED) for Kentucky Specialty Courts

Courtney Jeffries, BIS

Executive Director at Graves County ASAP

 

 

The Venue

MSU- Paducah Regional Campus

4430 Sunset Avenue 

Paducah, KY 42001