Webinar | Addressing Veteran Substance Use: Promoting Recovery Through Collaboration and Compassion
March 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
SAMHSA Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance (SMVF TA) Center
Substance use among Veterans and Service Members continues to be a critical behavioral health challenge that intersects with trauma, pain management, and the transition to civilian life. This webinar will explore evidence-informed strategies, emerging trends, and innovative models that support recovery and resilience among SMVF. Presenters will discuss the importance of coordinated care across systems including the Department of Veterans Affairs, state health authorities, and community-based organizations. The presenters will highlight programs that are improving access to effective substance use treatment and long-term recovery support.
Learning Objectives
- Understand current trends in substance use among Veterans and Service Members, including co-occurring mental health and trauma-related conditions.
- Explore effective approaches and treatment models supported by VA, the SAFE Project, and state partners.
- Learn about federal and state resources that can enhance coordination of recovery services and community partnerships.
Presenters
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Jay A. Gorman, Ph.D., Clinical Research Psychologist, Director, Social Reintegration Research Program and Veteran Outreach Into the Community to Expand Social Support (VOICES); Director of Education, VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA Bedford Healthcare System
- SAFE Project: Adam Swift, Director of SAFE Veterans, SAFE Project
- Oregon SUD Provider Training: Susan Davis, LPC, CADC I, Veteran and Military Behavioral Health Liaison, Oregon Health Authority, Behavioral Health Division, Outpatient Services and Strategic Initiatives