Governor Mills Opioid Response Summit & Seminars -

Governor Mills Opioid Response Summit & Seminars are part of the state’s strong commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic. The Summit and Seminars convene leaders from across Maine to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to help Maine people and families affected by this public health crisis. The summit’s theme reflects the personal and societal challenges of substance use disorder and opportunities to build a better, kinder future together. Seminars are held on the first Friday of every month from 11:30-12:30, see the link below to register.

Join us for a conversation with Rowland Robinson, Global Public Health Fellow at the Institute of Current World Affairs and formerly Maine’s Opioid Response Project Coordinator, as he shares what he learned from spending time in the Netherlands and Portugal studying how they tackled their opioid response. After living in each country for six months and talking with public health experts and community leaders, Rowland brings back valuable insights into the policies, cultural attitudes, and harm reduction strategies that made a real difference. The discussion will explore how these two countries approached the crisis differently and what lessons Maine might take from their success.

Date: May 2, 2025

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m (EST.)

Format: Zoom Webinar

Free Registration ( Certificate of Attendance )

There will be no Continuing Education Credits associated with this event.

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