MAT CONFERENCE
Support for the wellness journey
September 13th – 15th, 2022
About The MAT Conference
The Division of Behavioral Health presents the 6th Annual Medications for Addiction Treatment Conference. We are proudly bringing together local, national, and international speakers to discuss best practices in providing care to individuals who use opioids and stimulants. The topics will include:
- Systemic solutions to opioid use
- OUD treatment for pregnant and parenting individuals
- Contingency management
- Addressing stigma and racial disparities in care
The Resilient Journeys video series will continue to highlight the voices of people with lived experience of substance use and recovery. Don’t miss these powerful stories!
8.5 NAADAC CE will be available for those who attend the live virtual event
Virtual Event via Zoom
WHEN
September 13th-15th, 2022

Countdown till the MAT Conference!
Register today and reserve your spot!
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Conference Schedule
Day 1 September 13, 2022
Welcome and Housekeeping
Welcome from Naomi Watkins
Welcome from Farina Brown
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
12:30 PM – 12:35 PM
Resilient Journeys
12:35 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
02:30 PM – 2:35 PM
Resilient Journeys
Matt Wright
02:35 PM – 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Day 2 September 14, 2022
Welcome and Housekeeping
State of Alaska
Welcome from Dr. Zink
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
This presentation will discuss the leading policy and treatment challenges facing federal and state governments and treatment providers in response to the opioid use epidemic. The presentation will also include current information about the number of opioid treatment programs and patients being treated through these programs in addition to buprenorphine policy issues. The presentation will also feature a discussion about expanding access to treatment through correctional facilities and mobile vans.
11:30 AM – 11:35 AM
Resilient Journeys
Matt Lamb
11:35 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
Recovery Roundtable: Pregnant & Parenting Individuals that use Opioids
Addressing gaps, barriers, and access to treatment
- Dr. Herbert Day – Narcotic Drug Treatment Center
- Doug Zock, Department of Corrections, State of Alaska
- Robert Lawrence, Department of Corrections, State of Alaska
- Sarah Abramczyk, Office of Children’s Services, State of Alaska
- Dr. Sarah Spencer, Ninilchik Tribal Council
- Rachel Gladhart – Hello B.A.B.Y. Program, Bartlett Regional Hospital
- Moderator: Jenny Weisshaupt, ABADA
02:00 PM – 2:05 PM
Resilient Journeys
Christine Morrison
02:05 PM – 2:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Day 3 September 15, 2022
Welcome and Housekeeping
State of Alaska
Welcome from Theresa Johnson
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Resilient Journeys
MAT Compilation Reel
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
02:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Closing Remarks