Removing the stigma surrounding substance use disorders

Th​e annual Coming Together Conference enhances public and professional knowledge of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Recovery. The event discusses the most current tools and methods of treating SUD/co-occurring mental health disorders, and aims to reduce the stigmas associated with addiction and recovery. Professionals from medicine, law, criminal justice, social work, counseling, and education are joined by national experts and spokespersons in a full day of presentations and workshops. The conference facilitates conversation and partnerships with a variety of community organizations, while sharing community resources, programs, and outreach services available for SUD and Recovery in our region.

Interested in sponsoring the 2025 Coming Together Conference?
Contact: Dominick Gladstone, Event Producer at dominick@gladstoneandassociates.com or
Allysa Crittenden, Chief Development Officer at acrittenden@chcmi.org
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2025 SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

Perinatal Psychiatry | Dr. Maria Muzik

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | Jim Henry

Youth Substance Use Prevention | Katie Newby

Multiple Pathways to Recovery | Kara Trainor

Language in Recovery | Kristen DeVall

Working with Youth in the Pre-contemplative Stage of Change | Youth Panel

Re-entry after Incarceration | HOPE Thru Navigation

Impact of SUD Among Veterans & Successful Treatment Modalities | Russell Bell

Holistic Approaches to Healing (Session details pending.)

Serving Underserved Populations Locally (Session details pending.)

WHEN

Coming Together Day 1

Tuesday, October 28 | 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Two one-hour educational sessions.
Free and open to the public!
Generous selection of hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Coming Together Day 2

Wednesday, October 29 | 7:30 am – 4 pm
Up to six one-hour educational sessions.
Registration required.

WHERE

Delta Hotels Kalamazoo Conference Center

2747 S. 11th St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

CONTINUING EDUCATION 

Continuing Education Details Pending.

CREDITS

Continuing Education Details Pending.

2025 SPONSORS

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