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Registration Open: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Conference

Updated: Oct 7, 2025

The Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference will be held on October 30 from 8:00am-4pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown hosted by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County.

 

Dr. Nicole Labor, nationally recognized expert in addiction medicine will present on “The Addictoholic Deconstructed”, a powerful exploration of the inner workings of addiction from both clinical and personal perspectives. Mark Saunders from the University of Wisconsin/Madison will discuss breaking intergenerational patterns of trauma, addiction, and dark family secrets. Aspects of harm reduction will be presented by Dr. Madeleine Tosanovic of MetroHealth. And finally, Amanda Kantaras from Case Western Reserve University help participants with self-care.

 

Rounding out the afternoon will be the panel discussion of the latest initiatives in the mental health and addiction space in Portage County. The Crisis Intervention Team awards will be presented during the luncheon.

 

Continuing education credits are available for social workers, counselors, and family/marriage therapists. Coleman Health Services will provide the continuing education units.

 

The presenting sponsors are Axess Family Services and Coleman Health Services. Hope Town and Townhall II are champion sponsors.

 

Lunch will be provided. The event is free and open to public, and registration is required. Register online at www.mental-health-recovery.org or call 330.673.1756 ext 201.


 
 
 

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Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County

The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County is responsible for evaluating, planning, funding and monitoring Portage County’s mental health and addiction recovery services.

Email: mhrbpc@mental-health-recovery.org
Phone: 330-673-1756

Fax: 330-673-1330

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