The 2025 New Jersey Harm Reduction Conference aims to foster dialogue and share best practices to catalyze positive change and promote healthier communities. The event will focus on advancing harm reduction initiatives throughout New Jersey, prioritizing attendance by staff of NJ Harm Reduction Centers and community partners. Attendees can expect a variety of sessions, including workshops, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes discussions on harm reduction strategies, community engagement, and trauma-informed care, with notable speakers from various fields sharing their expertise.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 New Jersey Harm Reduction Conference
The 2025 New Jersey Harm Reduction Conference, hosted by CAI and the New Jersey Department of Health, will be held in-person in New Brunswick, NJ. It aims to promote healthier communities and advance harm reduction initiatives throughout New Jersey.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: May 19–20, 2025
Location: The Heldrich Hotel
City/State: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Address: 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
CAI
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: NJHRConf2025@caiglobal.org
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will include sessions such as 'Welcomes & Group Facilitation', 'Plenary Session: Throwing Hands', and various breakout sessions focusing on harm reduction and community engagement. A movie screening and networking event are also scheduled.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Eric Reyes
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) and Deputy Director at CAI, supporting trauma-informed care initiatives.
Michele Calvo
Executive Director of the Office of Opioid Response and Policy, leading opioid prevention and harm reduction initiatives.
Tracie Gardner
Executive Director of the National Black Harm Reduction Network, expert on health and communities of color.
Bre Azanedo
Program Manager at Black Lives Matter Paterson, focusing on harm reduction and HIV prevention.
Divad Sanders
Director of the Newark Community Street Team-Overdose Response Team, focusing on substance use disorder and trauma.
Rev. Dr. Leslie Harrison
Board Treasurer of NJ Harm Reduction Coalition, advocating for harm reduction and community education.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference will take place at The Heldrich Hotel, where attendees can secure a room for the night of May 19th through the conference organizers. Contact NJHRConf2025@caiglobal.org for more information.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Guests may park in the Morris Street Deck, located less than one block away from the hotel. Valet parking is also available, but it will not be validated.
Other Links and Information
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