Gaining Prevention Buy-in From Medical Providers, Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire

In this session, attendees will learn how to engage medical professionals, law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services (EMS) in overdose prevention initiatives centered around prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. Presenters will discuss getting buy-in from (1) providers, to obtain and use their x-waivers, and (2) law enforcement, to engage in harm reduction—and how to engage them in general. This session will also detail how nine peer support specialists changed the perspective of a career firefighter and prompted her to become a better advocate for those with an SUD and those in crisis.

• Jennifer Yturriondobeitia, D.B.H., M.S.W., Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, Inc.;
• Allison Hephner, B.S., Summit Healthcare Association;
• Donnie Varnell, B.S., Dare County Sheriff's Office

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