This Mental Health & Opioid Innovation Symposium is a one-day convening hosted by the Empowerment Resource Center (ERC), bringing together healthcare professionals, behavioral health providers, students, advocates, and community partners.

This event is designed for anyone who wants to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation around equity-centered approaches to:

• Strengthening mental health support and access
• Improving community response to opioid misuse
• Sharing practical strategies, resources, and referral pathways
• Building partnerships that last beyond the room

Whether you’re on the clinical front lines, in training, or working in the community, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways and new connections to support real-world impact.