Registration Open: Building a Community to Conquer Opioid Addiction Educational Conference
This educational conference tackles one of the most pressing national issues today, opioid addiction. The conference will educate attendees on the state of the opioid crisis, examine the science behind opioid addiction, and offer practical actions that individuals, families, and practitioners can implement today.
Wilkes-Barre, PA, October 25, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Get Involved Company announce that the registration for the educational conference, “Building a Community to Conquer Opioid Addiction,” is now open.
The educational conference is the 8th annual conference celebrating National Family Week and tackles one of the most pressing national issues today, opioid addiction. The conference will educate attendees on the state of the opioid crisis, examine the science behind opioid addiction, and offer practical actions that individuals, families, and practitioners can implement today. Keynote speaker, Laurie Besden, Esq, will speak about her personal journey and share the shocking statistics surrounding the opioid epidemic. Another highlight will be the opening session by Mark Schenker, PhD, who will explore the similarities and differences between today’s opioid epidemic and older drug epidemics such as the crack epidemic of the 1980s.
“This year’s National Family Week conference continues our tradition of addressing real issues that impact today’s individuals and families,” said Michael Zimmerman, CEO, Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania. “Sharing knowledge and facilitating connections between families and practitioners is one of our core tenants and counteracting the opioid epidemic is one of the highest priorities for our community.”
“We’re pleased that Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania chose our company to help them with registrations for this impactful conference,” expressed Michael Wisor, COO and co-founder, Get Involved Company. “It’s gratifying to help an amazing organization like Family Service Association with their important mission.”
Interested practitioners, families, and individuals can learn more and register for “Building a Community to Conquer Opioid Addiction” a www.getinvolvedco.com/fsanepa-conference or by calling Amber Loomis, Family Service Association, at (570) 823-5144, ext. 309.
About Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Family Services Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization working with children, individuals, families, and communities to achieve their potential. Established in 1895 by a group of involved and concerned members of the community, FSA NEPA has been built on the dynamic association of a volunteer governing board, a professional staff, and a consumer community. www.fsawv.org/
About Get Involved Company
Austin, TX-based Get Involved Company provides crowdsourcing campaign software to nonprofit organizations. The company’s all-in-one solution enables supporters to create fundraising, volunteer recruitment, wish list donations, and event campaigns on behalf of nonprofits. Organizations no longer need to use multiple, separate tools to reach 100% of would-be supporters. The award-winning software has been recognized as the “hottest new tech product in 2017 for nonprofits” and has been featured in multiple media outlets. www.getinvolvedco.com.
The educational conference is the 8th annual conference celebrating National Family Week and tackles one of the most pressing national issues today, opioid addiction. The conference will educate attendees on the state of the opioid crisis, examine the science behind opioid addiction, and offer practical actions that individuals, families, and practitioners can implement today. Keynote speaker, Laurie Besden, Esq, will speak about her personal journey and share the shocking statistics surrounding the opioid epidemic. Another highlight will be the opening session by Mark Schenker, PhD, who will explore the similarities and differences between today’s opioid epidemic and older drug epidemics such as the crack epidemic of the 1980s.
“This year’s National Family Week conference continues our tradition of addressing real issues that impact today’s individuals and families,” said Michael Zimmerman, CEO, Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania. “Sharing knowledge and facilitating connections between families and practitioners is one of our core tenants and counteracting the opioid epidemic is one of the highest priorities for our community.”
“We’re pleased that Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania chose our company to help them with registrations for this impactful conference,” expressed Michael Wisor, COO and co-founder, Get Involved Company. “It’s gratifying to help an amazing organization like Family Service Association with their important mission.”
Interested practitioners, families, and individuals can learn more and register for “Building a Community to Conquer Opioid Addiction” a www.getinvolvedco.com/fsanepa-conference or by calling Amber Loomis, Family Service Association, at (570) 823-5144, ext. 309.
About Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Family Services Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization working with children, individuals, families, and communities to achieve their potential. Established in 1895 by a group of involved and concerned members of the community, FSA NEPA has been built on the dynamic association of a volunteer governing board, a professional staff, and a consumer community. www.fsawv.org/
About Get Involved Company
Austin, TX-based Get Involved Company provides crowdsourcing campaign software to nonprofit organizations. The company’s all-in-one solution enables supporters to create fundraising, volunteer recruitment, wish list donations, and event campaigns on behalf of nonprofits. Organizations no longer need to use multiple, separate tools to reach 100% of would-be supporters. The award-winning software has been recognized as the “hottest new tech product in 2017 for nonprofits” and has been featured in multiple media outlets. www.getinvolvedco.com.
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