Brown Bag Advocacy is an ongoing educational series focused on policy that impacts substance use and related mental health prevention, treatment and recovery. It is held over the lunch hour, so grab your favorite brown bag meal or snack can join us to learn about advocacy and related topics. Click on upcoming event below to register.
Upcoming Events
October Brown Bag Advocacy Session :
Peer workforce Q&A with Texas HHSC's Peer Support and Recovery.
Have questions about substance use and mental health peer certification and supervision? Want to know more about working as a independent peer specialist?
We do too!
We are bringing in experts from HHSC's Peer Support and Recovery to answer your questions about certification, scope of practice, supervision and more!
Date: Wednesday, October 18th
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm CT (1.5 hrs of ethics CEU's available)
Location: Virtual (register here)
Past Events
July 2023- TxCOPE: Using Data to Drive Community Overdose Response in Texas
TxCOPE: Using Data to Drive Community Overdose Response in Texas Presented by Kasey Claborn, PhD Director, Addiction Research Institute Director & Principal Investigator, TxCOPE Date: July 19, 2023 Time: 12 PM CST Location: Zoom
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June 2023- Updates from the 88th Legislative Session
It has been an interesting 88th Legislative Session and so much has happened regarding substance use prevention, treatment and recovery policy. Please join us on Tuesday, June 13th @ noon CT for a legislative debrief of what transpired over these last 140 days. We will cover what legislation…
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February 2023: Connecting with your Legislators
Date: Wednesday, February 15th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Being an informed advocate is key and we are here to help you! Last month we reviewed how to set up a TLO account, navigate the website, and create your own personalized lists…
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January 2023: Navigating the Texas Legislature Online
January 18, 2023 Navigating the Texas Legislature Online Date: Wednesday, January 18th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Want to know if a bill has been filed in your area of interest? Want to know what committees bills have been assigned to…
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November 2022: Preview of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery bills
November 16, 2022: HOT OFF THE PRESS! Preview of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery bills Date: Wednesday, November 16th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Join us on November 16th for a one hour preview of legislation that is being “pre-filed” (early bill…
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October 2022: 10% Recovery Set Aside
October 2022: (Date Change) Join us on Wednesday, October 19th for a very informative discussion on the 10% Recovery Set- Aside with special guest, Greg Williams. According to SAMHSA (2021), there is no dedicated source of funding of community recovery resources. This funding set-aside would provide a sustainable source…
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May 2022: Time to talk money- Economics of running a recovery home
Date: Wednesday, May 18th Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT Topic: Economics of running a recovery home Location: Zoom Meeting (link) click link to register in advance. Whether you are looking to learn something new or have experience to share, please join us for a lively…
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April 2022: Breaking free of the past: Expunction, Non Disclosure & More
Date: Wednesday, April 20th Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT Topic: Breaking free of the past: Expunction, Non Disclosure & More Location: link to April session video Too often we hear of people in recovery struggling to find meaningful employment and safe housing due old involvement…
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March 2022: Texas Votes Recovery!
Date: Wednesday, March 16th Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT Topic: The mysteries of Voting (eligibility, registering and your impact) Location: Click here for session video Ever wonder how your vote makes a difference? Want to know more about voting eligibility and how to register? We…
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Feb 2022: Advocating with Equity
Date: Wednesday, February 16th Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm CT Topic: Advocating with Equity Miss the session? Click here for the video! We are excited to have Dr. Ashley Stewart speak to us this month about how we can be sure to advocate with equity. …
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