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2024 NJPN Annual Conference featured presenters. FEATURED SPEAKERS Featured Speakers REGISTER HERE The 2024 NJPN Annual Conference: Connecting the Continuum of Care brings together national and state experts addressing the latest research and strategies related to substance use disorder. Keynote Speaker William R . Miller Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of New Mexico Bio Plenary Speakers Ruben Baler Health Scientist National Institutes of Health Bio Jamie Ducharme Health Correspondent TIME Magazine Bio Featured Presenters Clarissa Mulligan Attara Clinical Director, Beachway NJ Bio Robert A. Bianchi Partner, Bianchi Law Group Bio Kira Chontow Assistant Supervisor , Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute Bio James Johnson Secretary, NAADAC Bio Alexis LaPietra System Director, Addiction Medicine Emergency Service Line, RWJBarnabas Health Bio Tony Polizzi Trainer, New Jersey Prevention Network Bio Tana Russell Assistant Director, Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling Bio Jennifer Austin Field Intelligence Manager, Drug Enforcement Agency Bio David Bruno Partner, Bianchi Law Group Bio Janine Fabrizio Workforce Development Trainer , New Jersey Prevention Network Bio Mita Johnson Immediate Past President and Secretary, NAADAC Bio Michael Litterer Vice President, Institute for Prevention and Recovery, RWJBarnabas Health Bio Colber Prosper CEO and Senior Consultant, Pr osper & Partners Intern ational Consulting Firm Bio Tim Ryan Peer Recovery Workforce Development Trainer, New Jersey Prevention Network Bio John Bardunias Detective Sergeant, NJ State Police Bio Rachel Bylancik Supervisor, Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute Bio Jessica Hulsey Executive Director and Founder, Addiction Policy Forum Bio Eric Kussin Founder/CEO, #SameHere Global Bio David Nash Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration Bio Sam Rivera Executive Director, OnPoint NYC Bio Michael Santillo Chief Operating Officer, Prevention Links Bio

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Meet Be the One—the app that empowers people throughout NJ to share photos & take action to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues in their communities. BE THE ONE Share Your View. Take Action. Meet Be the One—the app that empowers people throughout New Jersey to share photos & take action to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues in their communities. Download App ABOUT Building Healthier Communities HOW IT WORKS Share Your View TAKE ACTION Be the One in Other Ways GET THE APP Download App Be the One to Build Healthier NJ Communities. We all see drinking, smoking, and other drug use differently, but there’s no doubt that everyone is affected when these substances are misused. With Be the One, you can help promote positive change in your community simply by sharing your view! About Designed together by Rutgers School of Social Work and New Jersey Prevention Network, Be the One is a photo sharing mobile platform that helps shed light on the health of communities throughout New Jersey. By using your smartphone and the app, share photos of healthy or harmful influences that you encounter in your environment. Every submission on the app contributes important data that gives voice to issues our communities face—helping make a visual “case for change.” A Platform for Change. Shaping Healthy Communities. There are many ways our surroundings can color our experiences and the types of decisions we make—especially as it pertains to alcohol, tobacco, and substance use. Given that everyone’s lens is unique, data collected from content shared on Be the One serves as vital insight into exactly how community members are impacted by substance use and what needs to happen to shape healthier communities. NJ’s Regional Coalitions. Using Be the One can help ignite change in your community. When you share your view the app, photos and details are reviewed and unpacked by New Jersey’s Regional Prevention Coalitions. These coalitions work to address local needs throughout the state related to underage drinking, illegal drug use/misuse, prescription drug abuse, and new and emerging drugs. Find a Regional Coalition Near You Made Possible By How to Use Be the One. 1 Download the App. Have you seen an example of how drugs or alcohol have impacted your environment? We’d love to see what you’re seeing! Start by downloading Be the One for free through the Apple App Store or Google Play. How to Use the App 2 Share Your View. With a perspective towards substance use and youth, capture and report on the good and bad that impact your community. 1 Open the app and choose the New Jersey county where your experience occurred (Atlantic, Mercer, etc.). 3 Supply details about your photo—the location and how/why the subject of the image influences making healthy or poor alcohol or substance use choices. 2 Upload or take a photo that displays a positive or negative experience in your community as it relates to substance abuse and youth. 4 After checking the boxes next to the relevant substances and agreeing to the terms of service, submit your photo for review! 3 Submit Your Photo & Check Out Other Views Throughout NJ. Wahoo, you’ve now taken action towards creating a healthier community! Hang tight while we review—and hopefully approve—your photo submission. What better time than now to check out the other photos in the “My View” section of the app and learn about what influences are occurring in your community. 4 Explore Other Ways to Use the App & Get Involved. Further support your regional coalition’s efforts by learning how you can “Be the One” in other ways. The “My Actions” button at the bottom of the app screen leads you to an information area where you can learn how to help a friend in immediate need, what to check for when it comes to substance and alcohol use, ask questions, and find out how you can join a regional coalition. Find a Regional Coalition Near You Ready to Take Action With Be the One? Download App Have your phone handy? Scan this QR code with your camera. HOW TO MANUALLY INSTALL 1 Open the App Store or the Google Play Store. 2 Search for “Be The One” or “NJPN” . 3 Select “Be The One” . 4 Tap Install or “Get”. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the app installation and view content. Other Ways to Be the One. There are four other ways you can help ignite change in your community. Be the One to Help Prompting action when someone has passed out due to alcohol or drug use—Call … Stay … Talk! Link to NJ Overdose Prevention Act and 9-1-1 Lifeline Legislation to help save a life. Be the One to Ask Join in on a user-driven, ever-evolving frequently asked questions section that is answered by a Certified Prevention Specialist. Be the One to Check Are you concerned about your own drinking or drug use, or that of a friend or loved one? Complete a brief quiz to assess if there is a risk of problem substance use. Be the One to Join Now you can make a difference by connecting with the Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in your area and supporting positive changes in your community. Find a Coalition Near You Take Other Action Group Involvement Download the App Interested in Getting Your Group Involved? We’d love to chat with you about how your group can leverage Be the One to engage, educate, and empower your community members to help shape a healthier environment. Get In Touch Share Your View. Take Action. betheone@njpn.org Explore About Be the One How to Use the App Take Other Action Group Involvement Download App Funding received from the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services (NJ-DMHAS).

NEW JERSEY COALITIONS NJ Community Health Coalitions Working Smarter… Working Together Coalition coordinators and members interested in sharing efforts and collaborating may search throughout the state for coalitions working within specific geographic areas and focusing on similar goals. Search for others and add your coalition information to start working smarter across New Jersey! SEARCH FOR COALITIONS ADD YOUR COALITION The Coalitions Working Smarter Initiative is designed to promote synergistic opportunities throughout New Jersey. NJPN created the New Jersey Community Health Coalitions Working Smarter Searchable Database thanks to support from New Jersey Health Initiatives, a statewide grant-making program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Wil and Jennifer Caton Owners Bar C Ranch Wil and Jennifer Caton started the Bar C Ranch in 2000 when they moved to Clarke County Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.They have both worked with animals for many years and Jennifer has a degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. The Bar C Ranch is operated with the idea that is important for people to learn about the animals with whom we share the earth. The Catons hope that by having the opportunity to meet some of these animals personally, people may develop a stronger interest in and sense of responsibility for the world around them. It is their pleasure to share their love and knowledge of animals with people of all ages. All of the animals come from a variety of backgrounds. Many were born on the farm, some come from other farms or zoos and some came to us from rescue organizations or from homes that could no longer keep them. Whatever their history, we love them all and enjoy sharing our lives with them. EVENT Animals Supporting Recovery and Mental Wellness According to the National Institute of Health (2018), research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new although; there have been studies reporting animals can serve as a source of comfort and support. In support of these studies, they have demonstrated that interacting with animals has shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. For these reasons, we invite you to take immersive and interactive tour with us around the Bar C Ranch, meeting a variety of animals and learning more about each. Sightings may include Llamas, Goats, Kangaroos, Camels, Porcupines, and more! Get a behind the scenes look at life on the farm. It is a source of constant joy to get to know the many different individual personalities and to share these incredible animals with other. We look forward to seeing you there and meeting these friendly faces. View all Peer Summit Series Events

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Brandon Brown Certified Trauma Practitioner & Instructor Institute for Family Professionals Brandon Brown is a Certified Trauma Practitioner & Instructor, Institute for Family Professionals. Brandon is a West Philadelphia native, educated through St. Carthage (1983), Saint Joseph's Prep (1987) and Temple University (1992). He believes that the combination of critical conversations and realistic action plans can lead to personal fulfillment and community change. WORKSHOP Safe Spaces to Brave Places A skill building workshop to create safe spaces for difficult and intentional conversations regarding substance use and recovery for disparate populations. View all Peer Summit Series Events

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Tell Me Who You Are: Sharing Our Stories of Race, Culture, & Identity Purchase Book View More Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo Social Entrepreneurs & Student Activists Founders of CHOOSE Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo are the founders of the racial literacy non-profit CHOOSE, student activists, and authors of Tell Me Who You Are —which they wrote after traveling to all 50 states to interview people about race and intersectionality. In 2019, Priya and Winona were named two of Teen Vogue's 21 under 21 Young People Changing the World. Currently, they are juniors in college—Priya attends Princeton and Winona attends Harvard. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 2 KEYNOTE Choosing Racial Literacy Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi examine of the seeds of racism and strategies for effecting change. Winona and Priya started CHOOSE in 2014 because they realized every part of their daily lives—from neighborhoods to friend groups—were shaped by racial division. Spurred by the realization that they had nearly completed high school without hearing any substantive discussion about racism in school, the two young women deferred college admission for a year to collect first-person accounts of how racism plays out in this country every day--and often in unexpected ways. Winona and Priya share key experiences talking to people from all walks of life about race and identity collected on their cross-country tour of America and reveal the lines that separate us based on race or other perceived differences and how telling our stories—and listening deeply to the stories of others—are the first and most crucial steps we can take towards negating racial inequity in our culture. Participants will gain insight to the tools for effective conversations about race. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | and DOE. Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Lt. Jason Piotrowski Unit Head of Regional Operations, NJ-ROIC NJ State Police Lieutenant Jason Piotrowski began his career in law enforcement in 1995 serving as a local police officer before joining the New Jersey State Police in 2001. Jason was a general duty road trooper before being selected as an initial member of the state fusion center in 2006. During his fusion center tenure Jason represented the New Jersey State Police at the National Operations Center, in Washington DC, serving multiple tours. During 2014 Jason was selected to help develop the New Jersey Drug Monitoring Initiative, currently serving as the Unit Head of the Office of Drug Monitoring and Analysis. In this position he oversees the collection, analysis, intelligence production, and training and outreach efforts related to the drug environment, specifically focused on the overdose epidemic. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP Current Drug Trends from a National & State Perspective The DEA portion of the workshop will discuss drug trends from a national perspective. The attendees will receive an update on what the DEA has been seeing across the country and what the new emerging drug trends have been. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

Vision The IMPACT NJ Coalition will transform communities through strong prevention that encourages and supports all youth to make healthy decisions. MISSION The IMPACT NJ Coalition will reduce substance use among our youth through strong collaboration with key stakeholders, build capacity among members based on best practices, implement evidence-based environmental strategies, and advocate for positive community changes. IMPACT NJ is funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug Free Communities grant. New Jersey Prevention Network provides all programming for IMPACT NJ as the fiscal agent of the IMPACT NJ DFC. About the coalition IMPACT NJ - Inspiring & Mobilizing People to Affect Community Transformation LEARN MORE > RESOURCES Looking for resources? Check out our toolkits, latest research studies & more. DOWNLOAD RESOURCES > YOUTH IMPACTING NJ LEARN MORE > GET INVOLVED Join us as we make an IMPACT in communities across the state. JOIN TODAY >

241a8796-10c9-4faf-8654-2306845c4e64 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Chris Golding, CRS, CFRS, NCPRSS Project Director Unity Recovery Chris Golding is a person in long-term recovery from substance use. He found his recovery in the Philadelphia community after several years of treatment attempts and incarceration. As a Project Director at Unity Recovery, Chris is able to empower those he supervises with his passion for working with individuals in or seeking recovery to build recovery capital, foster and develop long-term recovery, and educate communities through awareness and outreach. He knows that recovery is not only possible: through support and engagement, it is probable. Chris believes that there are many pathways to recovery and that anybody can recover, regardless of social determinants of recovery. Chris is highly involved in the Philadelphia recovery community and actively advocates for recovery by sharing his lived experiences within the community. He is trauma-informed, certified in CPR/AED, and trained in mental health first aid. Chris went through his Certified Recovery Specialist and Certified Family Recovery Specialist training with the Unity Recovery Training Institute curriculum, including additional training in family recovery services. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 1 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Skill Building Digital Peer Recovery Support Services for a Changing Landscape WEconnect, Unity, and RecoveryLink have enjoyed a relationship built on collaborative partnership and mutual-aid which benefits both the people we serve and our organizations. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked together rapidly to launch our first digital All Recovery meeting. The online meetings grew exponentially, and we expanded our partnership with The Alano Club of Portland, Oregon as well as SOS Recovery Community Organization in New Hampshire. Today we have a thriving digital recovery community spanning the globe. We will share our learnings on delivering peer recovery support services pre-, during, and “post-” pandemic both digitally and in-person in this changing landscape. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE REILLY Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

5ec7e1d6-24ef-47e0-88ba-8094688a6e04 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers John F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine Harvard Medical School Dr. Kelly is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School—the first endowed professor in addiction medicine at Harvard. He is also the Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine (CAM) at MGH, and the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS). Dr. Kelly is a former President of the American Psychological Association's (APA) Society of Addiction Psychology, and is a Fellow of the APA and a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has served as a consultant to U.S. federal agencies and non-federal institutions, as well as foreign governments, the United Nations and the World Health Organization. Dr. Kelly has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, chapters, and books in the field of addiction medicine, and was an author on the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. His clinical and research work has focused on addiction treatment and the recovery process, mechanisms of behavior change, and reducing stigma and discrimination among individuals suffering from addiction. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Opening Keynote 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Current Trends Peer Recovery Support Services: Rationale and Science Peer recovery support services have emerged and grown substantially during the past 50 years. This growth is due to increased recognition of the need that many suffering from substance use disorder have to build recovery capital and support remission through the early months and years of recovery. This presentation will describe the theoretical rationale for the increase in these peer support services and review the research on their clinical and public health utility and cost-effectiveness. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE KELLY Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

REGIONAL PREVENTION COALITIONS Building Capacity for a Stronger Prevention Field in New Jersey REGIONAL PREVENTION COALITIONS REPRESENT ALL 21 NJ COUNTIES Join a coalition today! FIND YOUR REGIONAL COALITION Coalitions work with community stakeholders to identify and create positive environmental changes that impact behavioral health and substance misuse issues in their specific region. What are Regional Prevention Coalitions? With its statewide vantage point, the New Jersey Prevention Network connects and supports regional coalitions and actively participates in all levels of NJ prevention, including grassroots community-based program implementation, county coalitions, and statewide prevention initiatives. NJPN provides technical assistance to each regional coalition to help successfully assess data, determine consumption patterns and consequences, utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process to prioritize needs and develop a comprehensive strategic plan with corresponding prevention models. Guided by national research, NJPN facilitates trainings for coalitions as they identify and create positive environmental changes. NJPN trainings strengthen each coalition by providing topics such as: capacity building, CADCA’s Core Competencies, navigating the SPF process, cultural competence, project sustainability, along with environmental programs and strategies to complement the priorities of each region. "Members of each regional coalition bring to the table a diverse set of skills and resources aimed at reaching similar goals across the state. NJPN is committed to advancing their efforts by strengthening each regional coalition through training sessions, collaboration, and technical assistance." - Diane Litterer, CEO and Executive Director, NJPN Atlantic Atlantic Prevention Resources Agency 626 N. Shore Road Absecon, NJ 08201 Phone: 609-272-0101 Email: preventionhub@atlprev.org Agency Web: www.atlprev.org Bergen Children’s Aid and Family Services 22-08 Rt 208 South Fair Lawn, NJ Phone: 201-225-8848 Email: slauber@cafsnj.org Agency Web: www.tcadr.org Burlington Prevention Plus of Burlington County, Inc. 5000 Sagemore Dr Suite 203 Marlton NJ 08053 Phone: 609-261-0001 Email: preventionhub@prevplus.org Agency Web: www.prevplus.org Meet NJ's Regional Prevention Coalitions! To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. This progressive statewide initiative is funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.