11th Annual Across the Lifespan Conference: Dismantling Stigma in Recovery

Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH) announces that the 11th Annual Across the Lifespan Conference will be held at the Building African American Minds (BAAM) Athletic Center in Easton on May 13, 2022. The topic of the conference this year is “Dismantling Stigma: Finding Hope and Healing in Recovery.” The conference will look at the effects of stigma as it relates to substance use and what can be done to promote wellness, hope, and healing in those who are in, or seeking, recovery from substance use disorder. This free conference provides four social work continuing education credits, continental breakfast, and a box lunch. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and the conference will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. lasting until 3:00 p.m. Registration is required as seating is limited. This event is for Maryland residents only.

This theme of this year's conference is “Dismantling Stigma: Finding Hope and Healing in Recovery.” The conference will look at the effects of stigma as it relates to substance use and what can be done to promote wellness, hope, and healing in those who are in, or seeking, recovery from substances or alcohol. Network and explore local resources by visiting the many vendor booths representing substance use services and supports in the area.

One of MSBH’s annual signature events, the 2022 Across the Lifespan is the first conference the organization is hosting in-person since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference will feature meritorious speakers from across the state, including Dr. Stephanie Hutter-Thomas, Research Program Director for the Buprenorphine Implementation Research & Community Health study at WVU School of Medicine; Dr. Michael Flaherty, a Talbot County-based clinical psychologist with 36 years of practice; Paul Tue III, co-founder and Program Director of Minary’s Dream Alliance; Ryan Burton of Sandstone Care, the only teen and young adult rehab center in Maryland; Jamie Schultz, CRPS, of Dri-Dock Recovery and Wellness Center in Cambridge, who is also in long term recovery; and Jim Lavrich, Peer Recovery Specialist with the Worcester County Health Department.

This event is free, and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. The community is welcome to attend the 11th Annual Across the Lifespan Conference, however registration is required. Attendees wanting social work continuing education credits can earn four CEUs . Registration will close Friday, May 6.

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