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EXPERT PANEL AND RESOURCE FAIR

EXPERT PANEL AND RESOURCE FAIR
EXPERT PANEL ANDRESOURCE FAIR

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Wednesday, October 30, 2024

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks 91360 Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks 91360

This is a free event for parents/guardians and children 12 years and older This is a free event for parents/guardians and children 12 years and older

OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW:

Parents/Guardians and students ages 12+ are invited to attend this multi-part event that will begin with a Resource Fair from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by a Panel Discussion and Q&A with medical, law enforcement, and substance use counseling experts taking place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.


The Panel Presentation will include:


    • Medical Professionals: Exploring the health effects of vaping, marijuana, alcohol and drug use and emphasizing the importance of making informed choices.

    • Law Enforcement: Discussing current trends in vaping, marijuana, alcohol and drug use and the consequences of illegal activities.

    • Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor/Coordinator: Sharing insights on prevention, intervention strategies, and available resources for support.

The event will end with an open discussion Q&A session from 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm, during which attendees will have the opportunity to have any questions that they might have answered by the panel of experts.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PANEL EXPERTS: LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PANEL EXPERTS:

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Dr. Chris Kerrigan, Board Certified Physician in Internal & Addiction Medicine

Dr. Christopher Kerrigan is board-certified in both internal medicine and addiction medicine. He received his medical degree from Poznan University of Medical Science. He completed residency training at The Billings Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program and his fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Kerrigan’s experience and advanced training in addiction medicine have equipped him to evaluate, diagnose, and treat people who are struggling with substance use disorder.
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Ian Anderson, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Ian Anderson is a certified alcohol and drug counselor, community health worker, and medication for addiction treatment specialist. Ian is the head of operations for Westlake Village-based non-profit organization Conejo Health. Ian studied addiction counseling through the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals and has worked with patients and their families across the spectrum of substance use treatment in residential facilities, outpatient settings, and hospitals throughout Ventura County for the past five years. Ian weaves his passion and devotion to the world of mental health into his own experience as a person in recovery. He is dedicated to expanding access to evidence-based treatment for all substance use disorders, particularly in the healthcare space and overdose prevention.
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Deputy Vince Grillo, Thousand Oaks Police Department

Deputy Grillo has been in law enforcement for 16 years. He worked for the Ventura County Probation Agency for five years and the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He has been a School Resource Officer at Conejo Valley Unified School District for the last two years.

RESOURCE FAIR: RESOURCE FAIR:

Community agencies include:


  • Ventura County Behavioral Health
  • Ventura County Office of Education
  • Thousand Oaks Police Department
  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center
  • Conejo Health
  • National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI)
  • Conejo Parks and Recreation Youth Outreach
  • Childhood Matters
  • BRITE
  • Al-Anon
Event Information

Navigating the Challenges: Vaping, Marijuana, Alcohol and Drug Use Awareness

The English presentation will be held in the TOHS Performing Arts Center (PAC), moderated by Gabe Teran from NextGen.


The Spanish Presentation will be held in the TOHS Library, moderated by Alejandra Valencia from NextGen.

When?

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024, 05:30 PM

Where?

Thousand Oaks High School, North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

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