CMAP Nexus Series: Developing a Better System of Care for Nonfatal Overdose

About the Event

The Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy (CMAP) is thrilled to announce its 2025 Nexus Series, A New Policy Agenda to Address Mental Health and Addiction in the U.S. This three-part event series will take place at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington D.C. and will convene top experts to address some of the most pressing policy challenges surrounding mental health and substance use disorders. Each event will feature a public panel followed by either a policy discussion or networking reception, creating a collaborative space for decisionmakers from local, state, and federal levels to explore innovative solutions. Learn more about the series on our website.

Event Description

The high recurrence rate of nonfatal overdoses has underscored the urgent need for more effective response systems beyond emergency departments. This event will gather experts in public health, addiction medicine, and policy to examine innovative approaches to overdose care that prioritize sustained engagement and support for individuals at risk of repeat overdose. Panelists will explore various models, from stabilization centers to supervised consumption sites and outreach teams, sharing insights on the key components and adoption challenges of these alternative approaches. Join us on March 17th from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm ET for a thought-provoking panel discussion, followed by a light lunch where we explore how we can advance alternative overdose response models across communities.

Faculty leads: Brendan Saloner, PhD, Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, PhD, and Sachini Bandara, PhD, MS 

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Agenda

10:00a - 11:00a ET: Panel discussion

11:30a - 12:00p ET: Light lunch reception

12:00p - 1:30p ET: Closed-door policy discussion (not open to public)

Registration

Coming soon!