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  • ACDC logo 5th Annual Delaware County Symposium on Substance Use Disorders 9am to 4pm @ L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University Cardinal Halls A, B 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
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    The Addictions Coalition of Delaware County and the Ball State University Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives, present the Delaware County Symposium on Substance Use Disorders.

    The following sessions will be available:

     

    Morning Session (9:00 am to 12:00 pm)

    Ball State Student Center, Cardinal Halls A/B (2000 W. University Ave., Muncie IN. 47306)

    The morning session will include several talks discussing the the state of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in Delaware County.

    • Welcome by Deputy Mayor Richard Ivy, City of Muncie
    • “Addiction: Progress and Challenges in Delaware County” by Tersea Long, Executive Director of Hope Chest
    • Keynote address by Tony Toomer, Opioid Program Treatment Manager, Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction

     

    The morning keynote will be followed by a selection of break-out sessions.

    • "Breaking the Cycle of Addiction: A Collaborative Recovery Experience" by the Indiana Univeristy Interprofessional Practice and Education Center, the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, and the Indiana University Academic Steering Committee
    • “Getting Involved with the Facing Project and Facing Life on the Streets” by J.R. Jamison, Co-Founder and President of the Facing Project
    • "Narcan Packing and Lessons on Stigma” by Sara Renee, Muncie Folk Collective
    • "The Delaware County JUMP Program” by Emily Stults, Employent and Education Services Coordinator of Delaware County Adult Probation
    • “The Relationships between Art, Movement, and Trauma-Informed Care” by Dr. Jonel Thaller and Tracena Marie, Ball State University

     

    Networking Lunch and Resource Fair (12:00-1:00)

    Ball State Student Center, Cardinal Halls A/B (2000 W. University Ave., Muncie IN. 47306)

    The lunch will be provided free-of-cost thanks to the very generous support of the Delaware County Trauma-Informed Recovery-Oriented System of Care Team, funded by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. A resource fair on recovery- and treatment-related services will be provided concurrently. Please reach out to Brandt Myer at brmyer@bsu.edu to register if your organization would like to participate in the resource fair.

     

    Afternoon Session (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

    Ball State Student Center, Cardinal Halls A/B (2000 W. University Ave., Muncie IN. 47306)

    The afternoon session will highlight a personal story of addiction and recovery as well as another keynote address. The Addictions Coalition of Delaware County will provide updates on a host of projects initiated in the past year. Finally, residents in Industry, Thomas Park/Avondale and Southside neighborhoods will speak about addiction, health, and navigating health services in a guided town hall panel discussion.

     

    • "Past Year Upddates & How to Get Invovled in the Addictions Coalition of Delaware County" by Dr. Jean Marie Place, Dr. Lynn Witty, and Dr. Jonel Thaller, Ball State University
    • Personal Story of Crisis and Recovery
    • Keynote Address by Judge Kim Dowling, Judge of Delaware County Circuit Court 2

     

    The following panelists will be in attendance for the event, moderated by Pastor Neil Kring, Neighborhood Pastor of Urban Light, CDC.

    Local Panel:

    Panelists will be from Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhood, Southside neighborhood, and Industry neighborhood

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  • Give Kids a Smile 11am to 5pm @ Meridian Dental - Family Dentistry 110 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 47304

    Meridian Health Services is providing FREE dental exams for one-day only for children ages 1 to 14 on Monday, February 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our Meridian Dental locations: 

    ANDERSON 1547 Ohio Ave., Anderson, IN 46016 765-641-7684 

    ELWOOD 1518 Main St., Elwood, IN 46036              765-552-0841 

    MARION 911 N. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46952 765-573-2040 

    MUNCIE 110 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 47304 765-213-3939 

    PORTLAND 406 W. Votaw St., Portland, IN 47371 260-202-2204 

    RICHMOND 520 S. 9th St., Richmond, IN 47374 765-935-5390 

     

    Due to the high expected volume, we recommend you call to schedule an appointment with your local office! 

    Learn More: https://www.meridianhs.org/events/give-kids-a-smile/ ;

     

    This event, Give Kids a Smile®, is part of a nationwide initiative led by the American Dental Association to provide underserved children with quality oral healthcare and education 

    Oral health is a vital part of whole-person health. Untreated dental diseases can contribute to serious health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. Regular checkups and professional care are the keys to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. 

    The free dental exam will include an exam with a dentist, polishing/cleaning, and fluoride application. Schedule an appointment in advance by calling the office nearest you. Walk-ins are welcome; however, space is limited and appointments are encouraged to avoid wait times.