Portage Substance Abuse Conference
Thank you for attending our annual conference!
Thank you to the
Conference Sponsors
Leader
Coleman Professional
Family & Community Services
Free Agents 4 Recovery
Townhall II
Ally
Families Anonymous
Kent Lions
Pinnacle Treatment Center
ReLink
Sequoia Wellness
Conference Speaker, Presentations, & Info
Darryl Brake, Executive Director of the Summit County Community Partnership spoke on the possible impact of Ohio's Medical Marijuana legislation.
Handouts and information from his presentation:
Video of presentation
Impact of Medical Marijuana in Ohio-Slides
Jim Ryan, Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Association of Ohio discussed prevention techniques that are effective and ineffective.
Handouts and information from his presentation:
21st Century Prevention-Slides
Judge Becky Doherty is the presiding judge over the Portage County HOPE Court.
Video and handouts from her presentation:
Video of Judge Becky Doherty
Handout on Portage County Drug Court
Recovery Speakers:
Portage County Update Panel with panelists: Dr. Joel Mowrey, Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County; Renee Klaric, UH Portage Medical Center; Bill Russell, Coleman Professional Services; Rob Young, Townhall II; Bridget Stuntz, Townhall II; NiCole Thomas, Children's Advantage; KelliJo Jeffries, Portage County Job & Family Services; Officer Larry Limbert, Portage County Sheriff’s Office.