Third Annual Drug Abuse Summit
Bringing Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Awareness to the Forefront
FREE event explores the current state of mental health and substance abuse in our community.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 9 a.m. – noon
WHO: Panelists include prominent members of the healthcare and law enforcement communities, scientists, elected officials, educators and other community leaders.
*Speakers confirmed to participate so far:
Drug Abuse & Mental Illness- Overcoming the Stigma
- Steve Alexander, Psy.D., Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
- Todd Bonlarron, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs
- John Dyben, Hanley Center
- Karen Flannery, M.D., Good Samaritan Medical Center
- Michael E. Gauger, M.S.W., Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
- Joyce Sang, The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation
The Pervasiveness of Co-occurring Disorders:
- Daniel Gibson, The Lord’s Place
- Dr. Richard Paley, St. Mary’s Medical Center
- Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board, District 6
On the Horizon: Scientific Research, Medical Breakthroughs
Legislative Initiatives, Community Education, Awareness and Outreach
- Florida State Representative Dave Kerner, District 87
- Dusty Sang, The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation
- Diane Huff, 211 Helpline, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
- M. McLean Bolton, Ph.D., Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
WHAT: The drug abuse summit presents a free, timely and dynamic discussion about mental illness and substance abuse, co-hosted by Hanley Center Foundation, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation. Sponsors include: Presenting Sponsor Florida Power & Light Company and Corporate Sponsor Origins Recovery Centers.
WHERE: Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
One Max Planck Way, Jupiter, FL 33458
WHEN: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
*Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
WHY: This free event is presented as public service to explore the current state of mental health and substance abuse in our community.
MORE INFO: Free and open to the public, but reservations are required as seating is limited.
Please R.S.V.P. at www.hanleycenterfoundation.org/summit or call 561-625-6641. A complimentary light breakfast will be served.