Opioid Epidemic Summit In Annapolis Scheduled For Nov. 21

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Residents are invited to gather together with local behavioral health experts, community activists, harm reduction advocates, public health agencies, mental health advocates, treatment providers and policymakers to have an open discussion about the opioid epidemic in Annapolis.

The summit will take place Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. The free event, called the “Harm Reduction, Empowerment, Addiction, Recovery, & Treatment (HEART) Summit” will be hosted by Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and William Rowel, director of public engagement.

“We are hosting this summit as a way to bring decision makers and content experts in one place to talk about the opioid overdose epidemic in the City of Annapolis,” said Mayor Gavin Buckley in a statement.

To attend, please register at https://annapolisheartsummit.eventbrite.com. The Pip Moyer Recreation Center is located at 273 Hilltop Lane.