A Legacy of Leadership: Preserving the Past
Moving to the Next Level
30th Annual UMADAOP State Conference
Wednesday, September 11 - Friday, September 13, 2019
We kick off the conference with an open dialogue on an issue impacting communities across the state. Be a part of this important conversation on the impact of violence in our communities. This session is free; open to the entire community. Register at: https://preconferencecommunityconvo.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Opening Session | 9:00 a.m.
Keynote presented by Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems, Co-Senior Pastor Ray of Hope Community Church, Nashville, TN. A highly regarded biblical scholar, writer and public speaker, Rev. Weems will provide an inspiring overview of the UMADAOP legacy and provide tools to help participants move the agency to the next level.​
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Workshop Session One | 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Institute #1: Thought Leadership: UMADAOP's Past, Present, Future.
Since the beginning, UMADAOP has been at the forefront of thought leadership in the areas of treatment, wellness, and training. This workshop will look at ways we can continue to build on the good work and goodwill of the past and present as we move into a new era plagued by complex levels of addiction. Presented by Alfred "Coach" Powell, Director, Treating and Counseling People Of Color, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
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Workshop 1A: Faith as a Protective Factor
This training provides education and awareness regarding behavioral health and co-occurring health conditions, suicide prevention, and the elimination of stigma. Participants will gain an understanding the role faith communities of faith can play in supporting and advocating for individuals, youth, and families affected by mental health conditions. Presented by Tracy Black-Fall, Faith and Community Outreach Coordinator, Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence
Workshop 1B: Integrating Peer Recovery Supporters in the Workplace
Incorporating peers can positively change the culture of agencies. Changing an agency's culture by employing peers can reduce stigma related to substance use disorder and mental illness. Presented by Sharon Fitzpatrick, CPRS, OhioMHAS.
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Workshop 1C: Square Pegs in Round Holes: Social Emotional Learning in the Urban Context
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults
understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Presented by Honey Bell Bey, Director of Adolescent and Intervention Services, Cleveland UMADAOP
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Strategic Prevention Framework Partnership for Success (SPF PFS) Scholarships are available for certain
learning opportunities held in the state of Ohio. If you are a prevention professional working in the state of
Ohio, you may apply for a scholarship. To request an application or more information, Christi.ocam@gmail.com.
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Luncheon | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
The History of UMADAOP. With remarks by Ray Miller, Publisher, Columbus and Dayton African American News Journal
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Workshop Session Two| 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Institute #2: Culturally Specific Reentry: Implementation and Evaluation
This workshop will examine the current reentry efforts to determine whether they are culturally sensitive. Afrocentric Theory will be used as the foundation. In addition, evaluation processes will be brought forth on these efforts. Presented by Morris Jenkins, Professor, Lewis University.
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Workshop 2A: Moving to the Next Level: Maximizing Your Online Presence
Most Non-Profit organizations have online websites. Not all utilize them to engage clients, community and funding sources with secure, financial transaction capabilities. This session examines how it can be done. Presented by Dante Hamilton, Internet Webpages Newspaper Inc.
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Workshop 2B: UMADAOP Federation What’s Next?
A panel of UMADAOP Executive Directors discuss the future of the UMADAOP Federation. The panel will be facilitated by John Edwards, Executive Director, UMADAOP Lucas County.
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Workshop 2C: Opioid Use Disorder: Old and New Treatments
The session will cover data on medication assisted treatment as well as newer treatments like acupuncture for opioid use disorder. Presented by Dr. Mahjabeen Islam, MD, FAAFP, FASAM, Medical Director, UMADAOP Lucas County.
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Workshop Session Three | 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Institute #3: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Early Recovery
This presentation is designed to allow counselors, social workers and recovery coaches to explore and understand the emotional aspects of early recovery. Early recovery is and can be a particularly challenging time. Presented by Michael Johnson, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Workshop 3A: Community Collaboration
Working in the public sector at the community/neighborhood level can have its challenges and rewards. If one looks around and takes inventory with invested groups, it will be apparent, there are great places to start doing good work. During this presentation attendees will gain insight on how to become effective change agents in communities while using prevention tools. Presented by Lawrence Calloway, Director of Youth Prevention, Franklin County UMADAOP
Workshop 3B: Silent No More: The Tragic Reality of Suicide in the Black Community
The words “suicide” and “Black people” are rarely publicly spoken in the same sentence. Unfortunately, the failure to “speak these words” is having devastating effects on our community. This workshop will increase awareness about the issue, discuss culturally specific historical and contemporary reasonings underlying the stigmatized nature of the topic, and provide culturally responsive techniques that can be applied for work with Black Americans at-risk for suicide. This workshop is appropriate for individuals with or without specialized knowledge on the topic. Presented by Dr. Kamesha Spates, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Kent State University.
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Workshop 3C: Sign 'O The Times: The Future of Prevention
This session will focus on three aspects of prevention: Where we've been; where we are we now; and, where we're headed. This is an interactive workshop which includes opportunities for discussion and audience input. Each participant will leave with two personal goals for the coming year. Presented by Cynthia Brown-Chery, Manager of Prevention and Mental Health Promotion, Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County.
September 11 | Red Carpet Awards Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Pictures and Networking | Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Red Carpet UMADAOP Awards Ceremony. Join us for dinner, dressed in your favorite cultural attire to help us recognize the community leaders doing the work that promotes and drives the UMADAOP mission! We'll also enjoy live musical performances throughout the evening and end the evening with music and dancing.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Morning Session | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Keynote: Adopting the young man who took my son's life. Brown shares the journey that led him to adopt the man who took his son's life. Presented by Sergeant Ike E. Brown Sr., Jacksonville, Florida
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Workshop Session Four | 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Institute #4: Taking care of You, so You can take care of Them
People experience high levels of stress and trauma on a regular basis and bring those experiences to their School Buildings and Service Providers. The fact is, service providers have their own stress and trauma. In order to take care of others, it is vital that we learn how to take care of ourselves as well. In learning and practicing self-care, we can teach and transfer these practices to our target populations. This highly engaging and interactive workshop will equip participants with immediately applicable skills, tools, information, and inspiration necessary to effectively cope with stress and trauma in positive, healthy and productive ways. Presented by Javier Sanchez, CEO, R.E.A.C.H. Communications, Inc.
Workshop 4A: Prevention Ethics - Part I.
As a prevention professional, you may not always be aware of your ethical responsibilities. This training will help you make ethical decisions based on the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, illustrated by realistic examples designed to enhance your understanding of each principle. Presented by L. Craig Comedy, Executive Director, UMADAOP of Franklin County.
Workshop 4B: Dismantling Systems of Oppression by Engaging in Cultural Responsiveness
This workshop will focus on issues of oppression using primary concepts and advocacy tools to serve all while addressing cultural humility, micro-aggressions and aspiring allyship. Systemic oppression operates on individual, institutional, and societal levels through conscious and unconscious actions and beliefs; exploiting some individuals or groups and benefiting others based on membership or perceived membership in social groups. Presented by Teresa Stafford, Chief Advocacy Officer, Cleveland Rape Crisis Centers.
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Workshop 4C: Providing Culturally Humble and Competent Care to the LGBTQ+ Community
This introductory training will provide the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to best serve the LGBTQ+ community. Differences between sexual orientation, sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression will be discussed. Health disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community will be highlighted. Lastly, we will share tips on how best to provide culturally humble and culturally competent care to this community. Presented by Julia Applegate, Equitas Health Institute.
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September 12| Luncheon | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Keynote Presented by Lamman Rucker. The well known actor and activist currently stars in the TV drama series Greenleaf, now in it’s fourth season on the OWN Network. Rucker has advocated for social justice and community empowerment since his youth. He serves as a spokesman for several charitable causes and initiatives.
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Workshop Session Five | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Institute #5: Street Smart Ohio - Drug Identification.
This workshop, conducted by two former undercover detectives with over fifty years of combined narcotics experience, will provide up-to-date narcotics information on trends, terminology, paraphernalia, concealment techniques, and physiological effects. Topics covered will include topics such as current designer street drugs like Molly, Bath Salts, Huffing, LSD, GHB, K2/Spice, and Krokodil. A strong emphasis is placed on the physiological effects of the drugs and indicators to look for. So-called “traditional” drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, and methamphetamine as well as prescription medications. Presented by Lt. Shaun T. Bain and Mike Powell.
Workshop 5A: Prevention Ethics - Part II.
(Part I - 4A.) As a prevention professional, you may not always be aware of your ethical responsibilities. This training will help you make ethical decisions based on the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, illustrated by realistic examples designed to enhance your understanding of each principle.Presented by L. Craig Comedy, Executive Director, UMADAOP of Franklin County.
Workshop 5B: Filling Your Cup: Pouring Into You After Pouring into Others.
The session will discuss the importance of continuous learning and how to create a
personal and professional development plan, which should include mental and emotional health checks. Participants will learn how to check for signs that a mental and emotional health check is needed and strategies for taking care of personal health while healing others. Presented by Katy Crosby, Chief of Staff, City of Toledo and MeChele Frierson, LISW-S, Therapist.
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Workshop 5C: Passing the Torch: Attracting Millennials
Millenials are often told that they are the future and they are tomorrow’s leaders. The message this sends is that now is not their time. This highly engaging and interactive workshop shows participants how to attract and retain Millenials by creating an environment / culture of mutual trust and respect and where everyone knows they are safe, valued, and necessary. If change for the better is going to happen, it can’t just happen to Millenials, it must happen through them. Get ready to find out how you can make that happen!Presented by Javier Sanchez, CEO, R.E.A.C.H. Communications, Inc.
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September 12 | Workshop Session Six | 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Institute #6: Medication Assisted Treatment: A Model for the Nation; A Clinical and Medical Perspective (Panel Discussion)
The workshop will provide an overview of an evidenced based model for providing Medication Assisted Treatment from a clinician and medical perspective. The session will explore the inner workings of the Mansfield UMADAOP MAT program. The workshop will explore tracking success as well as intensive case management and mental health services; describe the importance of communication throughout the entire MAT program from intake to discharge; and, discuss a client centered evidence based intensive approach to treatment. Presented by Dennis A. Baker, Executive Director, Mack E. Sanders Jr. Clinical Director, Dr. James Richardson, Medical Doctor of Mansfield UMADAOP.
Workshop 6A: Risk and Protective Factor Model of Prevention
Presentation will focus on Prevention methodology (risk & protective factor model of prevention, social development theory, seven strategies for community level change, Strategic Prevention Framework), and its real world application in inner city communities, as well as national data that solidifies the need for more robust prevention financial investment. Presented by Darryl Alexander, Executive Director, Youngstown UMADAOP.
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Workshop 6B: La Mariposa, Transforming Girls into Butterflies
This unique and exciting workshop will explore the process of assessing community needs, identifying effective intervention strategy, and implementing a gender-specific, culturally competent personal empowerment program. Participants will gain essential skills and strategies to confidently address the growing propensity for depressive symptoms among our girls. Presented by Maria Ivelisse Perez, Prevention Education Specialist, and Nelson Ramirez, Executive Director Hispanic UMADAOP.
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Workshop 6C: Next Level Thinking... Gambling In the Community Developing A Community-Based Process
Presented by George Hicks, Prevention Specialist, Maryhaven, Inc.
Friday, September 13, 2019
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Workshop Session Seven | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Institute #7: CARF Accreditation Preparation and Maintenance
With Ohio's Medicaid redesign, it is imperative that agencies place a premium on the development and maintenance of the quality assurance aspects of business operations and service provision. This presentation will highlight and discuss the aspects of excellent quality assurance practices to help not only survive the Medicaid redesign changes but to thrive! Presented by Tava Scott, Co-Owner and Chief Consultant, T. Scott Consulting.
Workshop 7A: Capacity Building for Faith based and Community Initiatives
Learn how to access opportunities with the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and learn to build collaborative partnerships that will help your organization build it's capacity. Presented by Tia Ramey, Deputy Director, Governor Mike DeWine
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Workshop 7B: Community Healing: Emotional Emancipation
Using a Community Healing model, participants will look at community building and healing through the lens of race and historic oppression.
Facilitated by Jill Frost, Articulated Wisdom and Dr. Dawn Thomas, OhioMHAS.
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Workshop 7C: Make Your Case: Advocating for Prevention Credentialed Professionals
Gaining and maintaining prevention credentials can provide legitimacy for professionals in the field of prevention. Prevention science spans the mental-emotional-behavioral spectrum, across the lifespan, and across the social-ecological domains. Having a ready, skilled, knowledgeable and credentialed workforce is necessary to ensure effective prevention service delivery. Presented by Stacy Gibson, Director of Health Planning and Education, Sandusky County Public Health.
Closing Luncheon| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A Legacy of Leadership: Moving to the Next Level.
Keynote presented by Angela Dawson, Executive Director, Ohio Commission on Minority Health.
To register for the conference, please go to: https://2019umadaopstateconference.eventbrite.com
All conference workshops and activities will be held at the Radisson at the University of Toledo
UMADAOP Group Rate: $99.00 (Rate good through August 28) | Call 419-381-6800 to book guest rooms.