Adair County Opioid Coalition Presents Opioid Summit 2019

Over 150 attended the Opioid Summit held on May 13, 2019 including community citizens, physicians, nurses, law enforcement, mental health, fire, emergency medical services, hospital, public health, etc.

This project is funded by Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Federal Award #1NU90TP921989-01 and the MO Department of Health and Senior Services Contract #AOC19380172 as a cooperative effort to address the Opioid Crisis. This project is 100% federally funded, and 0% non-government source funded.

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Opioid Summit Speakers

Mark Stringer

Director

Missouri Department of Mental Health

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Mark Stringer serves as Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), where he is responsible for the overall operations of the department and its three divisions: Behavior Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Administrative Duties. He is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor with over thirty years of experience in the substance use disorder and mental health fields. After graduating magna cum laude from Westminster College, Mark served in the US Army as an officer with the 101^st Airborne Division before moving into the behavioral field. Since then he has directed adult and adolescent addiction treatment programs, a psychiatric hospital intake unit, an outpatient clinic, and an

counseling from Truman State University. In state government service at the Department of Mental Health, he was the behavioral health division director before becoming department director in July 2015. Mark currently serves as Immediate Past President of the board of directors of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD).

Dean Linneman - Division of Regulation and Licensure

Dean A. Linneman, MHA

Director

Division of Regulation and Licensure

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Mr. Linneman is the Director for the Division of Regulation and Licensure within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. In this role, he oversees in the licensing and/or certification processes for health care facilities including hospitals, long-term care facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, emergency medical services, home health agencies, hospice agencies, dialysis facilities, and registered handlers of controlled substances. Mr. Linneman also oversees the licensure and regulatory processes for child care providers as well as the functioning of the Certificate of Need Program, the Board of Nursing Home Administrators, and the Family Care Safety Registry. Dean received a bachelor’s degree in biology/medical technology from Truman State University and later earned a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Before accepting his present position, Mr. Linneman worked as the Administrator for the Section of Health Standards and Licensure and previously held management positions with the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City.

Nora Bock, MS, LPC

Deputy Director

Community Treatment for the Division of Behavioral Health within the Missouri Department of Mental Health

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Nora Bock is the Deputy Director for Community Treatment for the Division of Behavioral Health within the Missouri Department of Mental Health. She oversees regulatory functions, integration initiatives, policy development and implementation, and quality of care processes for CMHCs and substance use disorder treatment providers. Nora works closely with stakeholders and several state departments, to include MO HealthNet (Medicaid agency) and the Department of Corrections, to assure Missourians have access to quality behavioral healthcare services. Nora attended Missouri State University and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Angela Caraway MSW, LCSW, CRAADC

Vice President of Clinical Operations

Mark Twain Behavioral Health

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Angela is the Vice President of Clinical Operations of Mark Twain Behavioral Health in Kirkville and Hannibal Missouri. She is a 1998 graduate of University of Missouri Columbia with her Master’s in Clinical Social Work and her Bachelor’s was from Truman State University in 1993. Angela has been with Mark Twain Behavioral Health in Kirksville since 1995 and in administration since 2007. Mark Twain Behavioral Health is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and provides both mental health and substance use treatment in northeast Missouri. They have operated a Medicaid Assistance Treatment Program for the past 2 years out of their Hannibal location. Angela has been a member of the Adair County Opioid Coalition since its inception. She has held positions with the former Adair County Mental Health Board and served on various other interagency committees. She is a member and served on committees with other clinical directors at the Missouri Coalition of Community Behavioral Health Centers. Angela is also an advisory board member at Bruce Normile Juvenile Justice Center. With her credentials in substance use treatment she is passionate about enhancing substance use treatment opportunities in Northeast Missouri.

Kathy Hoppe

Vice President of Integrated Health Services

Preferred Family Healthcare

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Kathy provides oversight and development for ADA (Alcohol and Drug Addiction) and Behavioral Health programing in the North/Central Region of Missouri as well as expansion of Technology Assisted Service. Kathy began her career in the behavioral health field in 1992, after graduating from the University of Missouri – Columbia. She has worked in the juvenile justice system, and in programs serving at risk families in homes and residential settings. Since joining Preferred Family Healthcare, she has served in multiple roles currently serving as Vice President of Integrated Services. Preferred Family Healthcare is a comprehensive behavioral Health non-profit organization established in 1979. PFH provides behavioral health treatment, prevention and mental health services throughout the Midwest. Kathy maintains credentials of Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional and Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist.

Robert “Bob” Hardwick

Adair County Sheriff

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Sheriff Hardwick started his career in Law Enforcement in 1975 with the 1175^th Military Police-Missouri Army National Guard, where he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He then transitioned to the Kirksville Police Department where his duties were Patrolman and Juvenile Officer. He received acceptance to the Texas Department of Public Safety State Police as a State Trooper and retained the rank of Corporal. Sheriff Hardwick was elected in the 2008 election and started his duties as Adair County Sheriff on January 1^st, 2009 and is currently serving his third term. He has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the Missouri Sheriff’s Methamphetamine Relief Task Force; was instrumental in the passage of prescription-required pseudoephedrine sales (the key ingredient used in the manufacture of methamphetamine), has implemented the DARE program in the Brashear and Novinger Schools; and has established the Prescription Take Back program for Adair County (with a collection of over 4,400 pounds of unwanted/unused prescription meds to date).

Kat Probst

Director of Program Development, and Quality Assurance

Adair County Ambulance District

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Kat’s additional titles and responsibilities entail the Director of Patient Billing, Information Technologies and Compliance and Exposure Control Officer for the district. Kat originally grew up in the St. Louis area and moved to Northeast Missouri in 2004 to attend Truman State University. Kat’s career began with dispatching at the Adair County E911 center in 2005. Kat chose to advance her career and became a licensed EMT in 2006 and obtained her Paramedic license in 2008 serving in the medical field until she became a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the district in 2010. Kat’s passion for the EMS field is reflected in her services across the state of Mo representing EMS industry in many capacities such as the Vice President of the Missouri Ambulance Association, Vice Chair of Central Region EMS, and numerous task forces locally and statewide to enhance EMS services across the state. Kat, her husband Greg and their 3 sons currently live on a small farm in Scotland County, Missouri. Kat is actively engaged in her community and enjoys serving there whenever possible. She is the Vice President of School Parent Teacher Organization and the Secretary/Treasurer of Scotland County Farm Bureau.

Eric Schmitt

Attorney General

State of Missouri

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Eric Schmitt was sworn in as the 43rd Attorney General for the State of Missouri on January 3, 2019. As Attorney General, Eric is focused on keeping Missouri families safe and protecting Missouri taxpayers and consumers. As the lawyer for all six million Missourians, Eric is fighting each and every day to protect opportunities for the next generations. Eric’s roots in Missouri run deep, stretching through six generations of farmers, teachers and small businesspeople who have lived and worked in the Missouri cities of Tipton, Pilot Grove, Louisiana and St. Louis. Eric’s grandfather served in the 7th Army during World War II and saw major combat as an infantryman. After the war, he returned to Missouri to start a small butcher shop, where Eric’s father would later work. His father worked his way through night school to provide for his family while earning a diploma. Eric watched his father work 7 days a week on the midnight shift to provide a better life for his family, an experience that taught him the value of a strong work ethic. Eric attended DeSmet Jesuit High School and went on to graduate cum laude from Truman State University, where he founded a Habitat for Humanity chapter. After graduation, he attended law school at Saint Louis University where he received his J.D. and served as an editor of the Law Review. He was inspired to enter public service to be a voice for his son, Stephen, who was born with a rare genetic condition (tuberous sclerosis) causing tumors on his organs. Stephen also has epilepsy, is on the autism spectrum, and is non-verbal. Eric’s record of accomplishments serves as a reflection of his values and leadership. During his time as an Alderman for the city of Glendale and his two terms in the Missouri State Senate, he worked to cut taxes for working families, improve educational opportunities for Missouri children, and advocate for those with special needs. Eric previously served as the 46th Treasurer of the State of Missouri. As Treasurer, Eric launched the MO ABLE program to help Missourians with disabilities save for long-term needs. He also supported small business owners by modernizing the low-interest loan program and cutting unnecessary regulations. Eric and his wife, Jaime, have three children, Stephen, Sophia, and Olivia.

Jim Marshall

Founder of Cody’s Gift

Educator and Coach

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Jim Marshall is a 38-year middle school, high school and college-level educator, as well as a coach. Seven years ago, he founded Cody’s Gift (Codysgift.org), which is a not-for-profit organization focused on substance use prevention and mental health first aid. He has received numerous awards including the 2013 Missouri State Sports Hall of Fame Coach Inductee, 2010 American Red Cross Educator of the Year, and 2014 Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Educator of the Year. Most importantly though, he is Cody Marshall’s dad.

David Stoecker

Member

Missouri State Advisory Council for Substance Use

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David Stoecker is a person in long-term recovery after almost 25 years of substance misuse. He has four college degrees, including a Master’s Degree in Social Work and his LCSW, all of which he earned after getting his GED in prison. He spent 8 years as a therapist working with residential and treatment court outpatient clients and is currently the Advocacy and Education Outreach Coordinator for the Missouri Recovery Network. He is also a co-founder of the Springfield Recovery Community Center and the Director of Better Life in Recovery. He sits on the State Advisory Council for Substance Use, Prevention and Recovery and was the 2017 Missouri Mental Health Champion due to his passion for helping others through his recovery. He loves many things, but the top of that list is his wife, his two children and educating people on substance use, treatment and recovery.

Opioid Summit Agenda - May 13, 2019

Time	Topic	Speaker
9:30 AM	Registration	Truman State University Student Union
10:00 AM	Welcome & Introductions	Jim LeBaron, Administrator - Adair County Health Department
10:15 AM	Opening Remarks	Mark Stringer, Director - Missouri Department of Mental Health
10:45 AM	Current State of Opioids State and Nationally	Dean Linneman, Director Division of Regulation and License MO Department of Health & Senior Services Nora Bock, Deputy Director for Community Treatment for the Division of Behavioral Health of Missouri Department of Mental Health
11:40 AM	Current State of Opioids Locally & Regionally	Adair County Opioid Coalition - Members Panel Discussion
12:00 PM	Lunch Provided on Site
12:30 PM	Missouri Attorney General’s Office	Eric Schmitt, Attorney General
1:30 PM	“Cody’s Gift” and “Not My Child”	Jim Marshall, Educator & Coach David Stoecker, Missouri Education Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator Missouri Recovery Network
2:30 PM	Closing Remarks	Jim LeBaron, Administrator - Adair County Health Department

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Adair County Opioid Coalition Presents Opioid Summit 2019

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Opioid Summit Agenda - May 13, 2019

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