Coping in a Post-Pandemic Macomb: A community townhall to address the impacts of COVID-19 on Macomb County

CARE of Southeastern Michigan, in partnership with Macomb County, Ascension, and the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, present a community discussion to reflect on the impacts of COVID-19 on Macomb County. The panel will discuss how systems are adapting post-pandemic to address the following objectives:

1. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations, especially disparate or underserved populations and how systems are addressing the impact of Covid-19;
2. Raise awareness about coping with COVID-19 by sharing informational materials based on the latest research and best practices, and;
3. Determine community concerns and disseminate relevant resources to address priority areas: underage drinking, marijuana, prescription drugs/opioids, tobacco and mental health.

Speakers:

Opening remarks by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel

Andrew Cox, MPH, REHS

Director/Health Officer

Macomb County Health and Community Services

Selena Schmidt MSN, PMHNP, HNB-BC

VP of Behavioral Health & Community Health Michigan Market

Ascension

Barbara Caskey, LMSW

Director

Macomb County Community Corrections

Susan Styf, LMSW, CAADC, CCS, CEAP

President and CEO

CARE of Southeastern Michigan

Moderator: Kelley Lovati, PhD

CEO

Macomb County Chamber of Commerce

Substance Use Disorder Professionals: 1.5 Contact Hours, MCBAP Specific Education are available