Substance Use Disorder Advocacy Network
The Substance Use Advocacy Network is a group of organizations and individuals that meets to share information and strategize advocacy efforts around substance use disorder. It is an opportunity for organizations to learn what other organizations do in order to collaborate in the community. The group has been convened by Greater Mankato Area United Way since fall 2021 and aims to meet quarterly. Several subgroups have also formed to work on advocacy and awareness efforts.
Upcoming Events
Join us for a FREE community education event on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:30-7 P.M at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in the Ellerbe Room.
Learn how the opioid and fentanyl crisis is affecting our region and what is being done to help.
Speakers include:
- Katie Bergemann, Opioid Survivor
- Matt DuRose, Mankato Department of Public Safety
- Tina Olson, Horizon Homes
- Kara Richardson, Former Correctional Officer
- Sheriff Jeff Wersal, Blue Earth County
Learn about:
- History of opioid & fentanyl in our communities
- Signs & symptoms of substance use disorder
- Personal stories
- Community resources
This is an Initiative by Greater Mankato Area United Way's Substance Use Disorder Advocacy Committee
