Substance Use Disorder Project ECHO

Through our Project ECHO for Substance Use Disorders Saginaw Valley State University, along with our partners Recovery Pathways, LLC, Ferris State University, and Peer360 Recovery Alliance to provide the latest information and case-based learning in substance use prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. We hope you will join us for one of our upcoming sessions!

Saginaw Valley State University Substance Use Disorder Project ECHO meets new DEA training requirements.

Easily register just once for this recurrent educational opportunity and receive regular reminders for upcoming sessions as well as valuable resources to support your practice. As a result of participating in SVSU's SUD ECHO:

Graph: 96.7% pf participants learned something useful for treating patients Graph: 77.78% of participants are able to make practice changes

What participants say about SVSU's SUD ECHO:

"This is a great program. Definitely impacting patient care, quality of life and practice."
"Excellent case studies and presenter. As an educator, having a better understanding of the processes will help me with both client care and student teaching."
"Really enjoyed the topic."
"Case example was great."
"Discussion was great."

Become a Member of Project ECHO for Substance Use Disorder

Registration Form

Substance Use Disorder Project Schedule

SVSU SUD ECHO Cycle 7 Flyer (269KB)

Date	Subject	Presenter
February 21, 2024	Treatment Challenges in Fentanyl Use	Dr. Adam Bisaga, MD
March 6, 2024	Sedative/Hypnotic Use Disorders	Jen Kreiner MSN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC, CEN
March 20, 2024	Stimulant Use Disorders	Kathleen Schachman, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FIAAN, FAANP
April 3, 2024	ABCs of UDS- Urine Drug Screening	Dr. Jill Covyeou, Pharm D
April 17, 2024	Cannabis Use Disorder and Recreational Use	Kathleen Schachman, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FIAAN, FAANP
May 1, 2024	Special Topic: Substance Use and Treatment Hurdles in the LGBT Population	Peter Martini, PhD. – Nevada State College
May 15, 2024	Psychedelics for Addictions & Mental Health Treatment	Kathleen Schachman, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FIAAN, FAANP
June 5, 2024	Collaborative Care: Addressing SUD- Related Mental Health Co-Morbidities	Jen Kreiner MSN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC, CEN
June 19, 2024	Pharmacologic & Non-Pharmacologic Approaches to Chronic Pain Management in Patients with Substance Use Disorders-Part 1	Dr. Jill Covyeou, Pharm D
July 3, 2024	Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Chronic Pain Management in Patients with Substance Use Disorders-Part 2	Matthew Mitchell, DHA, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
July 17, 2024	Special Populations: Pregnancy	William Morrone, DO, MPH, MS, FAOAAM, ASAM, FACOFP, DABAM, DAAPM
August 7, 2024	Special Populations: Adolescents	Dr. Melvin McDowell, DSW, LCSW
August 21, 2024	Special Populations: Older Adults	Catherine A. Macomber, PhD, LMSW
September 4, 2024	Special Populations: Justice Involvement & Corrections	Peter Martini, PhD. – Nevada State College
~September 18, 2024	Tobacco Use Disorder & Vaping	Carol Essenmacher, PhD., APNCNS
~October 2, 2024	Kratom & Challenges in Substance Use Disorder Treatment	William Morrone, DO, MPH, MS, FAOAAM, ASAM, FACOFP, DABAM, DAAPM
~October 16, 2024	Xylazine	William Morrone, DO, MPH, MS, FAOAAM, ASAM, FACOFP, DABAM, DAAPM
~November 6, 2024	Behavioral Addictions	Kathleen Schachman, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FIAAN, FAANP

Meet the Substance Use Disorder Project ECHO Team

William Morrone

DO, MPH, MS, FAOAAM, ASAM, FACOFP, DABAM, DAAPM
Addictionologist

Jennifer Kreiner

MSN, NP-C, CEN
Mental Health Expert

Matthew Mitchell

LMSW, CAADC
Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Jill Covyeou

Pharm. D.
Mental Health Expert

Ricardo Bowden

MA, CPC, CADC, CPRM, CPR
Peer Recovery Support Expert

Present a Case

Case presentations offer an opportunity to brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with colleagues and other professionals around the state and nation.

Benefits of presenting a case during an ECHO session include:

Receive feedback on current strategies
Learn how to implement best practices with fidelity
Improve individuals and program outcomes by reducing variations in services and supports

How to present a case:

Complete a case form Substance Use Disorder ECHO Patient Case Presentation Form 2023 (136KB) (Microsoft Word) or a PDF SUD ECHO Case Presentation Form (189KB)
Submit the form to echo@svsu.edu
Schedule a presentation date (You will be contacted by a project coordinator)
Attend the session and present the case
Engage in brainstorming and receive feedback from SVSU SUD ECHO
Receive written recommendations from SVSU SUD ECHO
Consider and implement the recommendations as appropriate for your practice
Participate in future sessions and share successes

Resources

During Saginaw Valley State University’s Project ECHO for Substance Use Disorder sessions many excellent resources are identified to support providers in their practice. Evidence-based treatments, quality improvement opportunities for practices, and legislative developments referenced in our ECHO are cataloged in a Library Resource Guide.

Our Experts, Scott Mellendorf, Embedded ECHO Librarian, and Dr. Marilyn Skrocki, Embedded ECHO Policy Expert help to maintain the content in this Library Subject Guide. Contributions from ECHO participants are critical to the ongoing learning and references available in the Library Subject Guide.

Scott Mellendorf, Head of Research Services,
SVSU SUD ECHO Embedded Librarian
Marilyn Skrocki, JD, MBA, MISM, FACHE
SVSU SUD Embedded ECHO Policy Expert

Subject Guide

https://sites.google.com/view/projectechosaginawsud

CONTACT US.

Project ECHO
Gilbertson Hall - Atrium — Room 225
Monday - Friday — 8:00 - 4:30 PM
echo@svsu.edu
(989) 964-7161

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