UPCOMING TRAININGS

SPEAKERS

Dr. Sandi Cleveland Phibbs is the Innovation, Evaluation, and Research Manager in the Oregon State University Center for Health Innovation (OCHI).  Working alongside community partners, she specializes in program evaluation and community engagement. 

 

Dr. K Michelle Peavy is an Associate Professor in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Substance Use Disorder Professional and a Master Addiction Counselor. 

 

Dr. Elizabeth Weybright is an Associate Professor and Adolescent Extension Specialist in the department of Human Development at Washington State University. Her areas of emphasis are adolescent development, substance use and injury prevention, prevention science, positive youth development, and health extension. 

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DESCRIPTION

Join us for an informative webinar where we will describe the mission and impact of the Northwest Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Collaborative (NW ROTAC). Discover how we are actively partnering with and supporting rural communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in addressing the opioid crisis through resources, training, and focused outreach. Learn from co-directors Drs. Elizabeth Weybright, Michelle Peavy, and Sandi Phibbs who translate research into accessible resources and tools to serve rural practitioners, community leaders, educators, healthcare professionals and American Indian/Alaska Native partners throughout the Northwest. 

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OBJECTIVES

In this webinar participants will: 

• Identify resources developed by NW ROTAC and how they can be used 

• Describe what NW ROTAC provides for rural and American Indian/Alaska Native partners working on opioid use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery

• Participate in a facilitated discussion about barriers and identified needs