Announcing the 2nd Annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders

Your Update on What's Happening at the King County Council  

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m excited to announce our 2^nd annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders will take place on Thursday, May 19^th, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend, and I hope to see you there. You can register online here.

This conference will be informative and encouraging, offering a chance for you to learn more about topics such as:

• The status of substance use after two years of the pandemic
• Fentanyl as a public health crisis
• The implicit bias and stigma of addiction
• The impact of addiction within the family
• Stories of recovery and hope

When we first held this conference last year, I was amazed by the level of interest in the community. Over 200 attendees joined us to learn more about substance use disorders and connect with resources to help with recovery. As substance use continues to worsen during the pandemic, it is my deep hope that this conference will connect those who are seeking recovery with treatment and provide others with helpful knowledge about substance abuse.

I hope to see you there!

All my best,

Reagan Dunn King County Councilmember District 9

Update on State Bill to Allow Parents in Recovery to Modify Parenting Plans

Recently, I partnered with WA State Senator Judy Warnick on SB 5920, which would give parents who have demonstrated recovery from addiction a pathway to modify their parenting plans so that they can rebuild their relationships with their kids.

I am happy to share that earlier this week, SB 5920 was approved in the Senate's Law and Justice Committee, and is headed to the full Senate for consideration. To learn more about the bill, visit the Washington State Legislature website. 

Blood Donations Urgently Needed

As local blood supplies drop to emergency levels, Public Health is urging everyone who is healthy—especially O negative and O positive donors—to please schedule a donation ASAP and in the next three weeks. You can schedule your donation today at http://schedule.bloodworksnw.org or by calling 1-800-398-7888.

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