October news & updates
from the Summit County Opiate & Addiction Task Force
Join us for an upcoming sub committee meeting!

Healthcare
10/28/2020 at 3PM
Meeting ID: 937 1349 7097
Password: 615687
Public Awareness
11/09/2020 at 9:30AM
Meeting ID: 951 2235 4244
Password: 406870
Harm Reduction
11/12/2020 at 4PM
Meeting ID: 957 6767 2417
Password: recovery
Young People & Family Support
11/18/2020 at 4:30PM
Meeting ID: 998 1584 8879
Password: 173284
Criminal Justice
11/19/2020 at 2:30PM
Meeting ID: 997 6467 0600
Password: 065232
Policy & Advocacy
11/19/2020 at 2:30PM
Meeting ID: 971 4820 5671
Password: 826673
Meeting Wrap-up:
9/16/20 public
quarterly meeting
Thank you for joining us at our September quarterly meeting. If you missed the meeting, here are some important items to check out.



Program Spotlight:

We look forward to seeing you (virtually) at our December meeting! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 16th!
Get Involved!
OATF Strategic Plan
Our new strategic planning process is underway for the Task Force and we need your feedback!


Sign up for one or both of the upcoming virtual planning sessions!
Mark your Calendar!
Have an event, meeting or resource that needs shared? Contact us anytime so we can help!
Drug Take Back Day - October 24th, 10am-2pm
Be on the lookout for locations in your area! Click here to search for a drop off spot near you.

4th Annual Drug Prevention Celebration - October 22nd, 8:30-9:30am
Learn more about Summit County Community Partnership's event here.

Check out Improbable Players!
Improbable Players is a local organization that uses theater performances and workshops to address addiction. Click here to learn more or learn more about their upcoming fundraiser here.

Hope United Support Groups
THE WELL - Grief support for families who have lost a loved one to addiction; meets in Akron - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month - Crossview Church - 6:30pm-8pm; 737 George Washington Blvd. Akron 44312

EVERLASTING RECOVERY - Faith based Recovery Group; meets in Akron - every Monday - Crossview Church - 6:30pm-8pm; 737 George Washington Blvd. Akron 44312

7th Annual Current Concepts in Integrated Healthcare Conference - November 7th
This year's conference has gone digital, but will still be packed with relevant and important topics relating to addiction, suicide prevention, COVID-19's impact on addiction medicine, and much more! Click here for all the details.
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