PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE 2019 PIERCE COUNTY OPIOID SUMMIT Registration is required by February 20, 2019 – (click here) The Pierce County Opioid Task Force, a group of local and state stakeholders, has been meeting during 2018 to create a draft action agenda that will help us fight the opioid epidemic in Pierce County We would like to share and get your input: Friday, February 22, 2019 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Registration begins at 8:30 am Event will start promptly at 9:00 am Chris Knutzen Hall Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447 (See maps below for parking and location of Chris Knutzen Hall) Lunch, water and coffee will be provided This event will be hosted by Derek Young, Pierce County Council, District No and Conor McCarthy, Tacoma City Council, At-large Position No 7, the agenda will include: o A snapshot of the opioid problem in Pierce County o Review of the draft action agenda o Small group discussion of proposed actions, gaps and resource requirements Importantly, William C Moyers, Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, will be speaking about overcoming addiction This is also an opportunity for you and your organization to offer perspective and insight on how we can continue to attack this health crisis in Pierce County and make lasting and effective change Questions: Jenifer Schultz, Jenifer.Schultz@co.pierce.wa.us Parking and Campus Maps: In addition to on-campus parking lots, there are additional pay-to-park lots across the street Registration is required by February 20, 2019 – (click here) Website: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/6004/Tacoma-Pierce-County-Opioid-Task-Force Directions to Chris Knutzen Hall From Interstate (North or South) Take EXIT 127 from Interstate and go EAST on Highway 512 Continue on Highway 512 for approximately miles to Hwy-7 Pacific Avenue, turn right Continue on Pacific Ave for approximately mile to 121st, turn right Go through light, go through 4-way stop The Hauge Administration Building will be on the left and Chris Knutsen Hall is located inside Please contact PLU’s Campus Concierge at (253)-535-7411 if you are lost or need assistance