Social Work in Action: BU & Worcester Examine the Opioid Crisis
May 15, 2019
BUSSW’s “Social Work in Action” event brought local leaders and community members together to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis and learn more about our new Worcester Hybrid MSW Program.
Get the full event recap from Telegram & Gazettehere, and see photos from the event below.
BUSSW Dean Jorge Delva gives opening remarks. [Dana J. Quigley]
Event panelists, from left to right: Dr. Christopher P. Salas-Wright, BUSSW; Susan Hillis, AdCare Hospital; Dr. Romas Buivydas, Spectrum Health Services; Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.; Dr. Matilde Castiel, Worcester Commissioner of Health and Human Services; and BUSSW dean Dr. Jorge Delva. [Dana J. Quigley]
Audience members came from nearby social work agencies, schools, and substance use clinics to join in the discussion. [Dana J. Quigley]
Dr. Buivydas speaks about lived experiences of those experiencing addiction in the Worcester community. [Dana J. Quigley]
An attendee asks panelists how they plan to elevate the voices of people with lived experiences of addiction. [Dana J. Quigley]
Dr. Delva, dean of the School of Social Work, moderated the panel. [Dana J. Quigley]
Representative James O’Day of the 14th Worcester District asks the panelists’ opinions on cannabis use. [Dana J. Quigley]
Dr. Castiel describes how individuals can regain supportive communities after experiencing homelessness. [Dana J. Quigley]
BUSSW faculty member and former dean of Wheelock College School of Social Work, Hope Haslam Straughan, shared the history behind the Worcester Hybrid Program. [Dana J. Quigley]
Dr. Delva, Dr. Castiel, Dr. Buivydas, Dr. Salas-Wright, Ms. Hillis, and DA Early. [Dana J. Quigley]
