In addition to thousands of overdose deaths each year, the opioid epidemic has produced an influx of individuals into states’ criminal legal systems for drug-related crimes. These systems are frequently under-resourced to treat individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). In response, states are creating pathways to integrate prevention and treatment services along the legal system continuum.

1 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, April 21, 2021

This webinar explores unique approaches used by two states to address these challenges. Panelists discuss Maryland’s efforts to provide cross-systems community intervention strategies through Baltimore’s Tuerk House and Alabama’s approach to divert individuals experiencing SUD or mental health crises away from hospitalization or arrest.

Speakers:

• Kimberly Boswell, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Mental Health
• Bernard Gyebi-Foster, Executive Director of the Tuerk House

The National Academy for State Health Policy is providing this webinar with the ongoing support of the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE).