May 8, 2023

2023.05.08 Strengthening Community Efforts: The Crucial Role of Partnerships and Collaboration in SUD Prevention

Strengthening Community Efforts: The Crucial Role of

Partnerships and Collaboration in SUD Prevention

Presenters: Chief Issa Shahin, Wissam Charafeddine,

Mirvat Kadouh, & Dr Yousef Mossallam

Date: May 8, 2023

Time: 2:30pm- 4pm

Location: Zoom Platform

The opening plenary of the ASAP Prevention Week will kick off the event with an engaging session focused on the power of collaboration. Distinguished speakers will provide an overview of the coalition's critical work, share insights into current challenges, and highlight successful community collaborations.

During this session, we will showcase the benefits of cross-sector collaboration by featuring the partnership between the ASAP Coalition, the fire department, youth-serving organizations, and youth group members. Their collective efforts have had a positive impact on the community, and we aim to inspire others to join us in this collaborative approach.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the tools and resources that support cross-sector collaboration and discover how partnering with other organizations can help achieve shared objectives. By bringing together diverse

Targeted Participants:

Substance Use prevention (SUD specialists), public health practitioners, health eduactors, and social works.

Course Objecives:

Recognize the critical factors for cross-sector collaboration success
Evaluate the success of their cross-sector collaborations
Apply the collaboration-strengthening tools and readily available opportunities to further their prevention efforts.

CEU Credits :

1.5 (MCBAP) - This training meets the MDHHS requirement for Michigan Certified Board of Addictions Professionals

1.5 Training Hour - This training offers general training hours.

Registration / Walk-In Policy

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

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By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

ADA Accomodations

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Mona Hijazi mhijazi@accesscommunity.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.

DWC Assistance

If you have any questions in regards to the event, please contact RaKya Collins at rcollins1@dwihn.org.

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