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13 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Christie Barker- <br /> believe there is ONE or even just a few solutions to the opioid crisis- as Nora Volkow of NIDA <br /> said, No single organization or person can address the multitude of services needed to help <br /> people affected by mental health or substance use conditionsa€; the best sources are the people <br /> who live, serve, and work in the community and the best results are often seen when they <br /> undertake such action together. A <br /> AE" SAMHSA, One Voice, One Community <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> I actually don t know- please assess. I am employed by a non-profit organization, Overdose <br /> Lifeline, Inc., and my role is to connect our accredited substance use disorder education and <br /> community/youth/family trainer programs with organizations working in prevention, harm <br /> reduction, treatment, or recovery, nationwide. My motivation in volunteering for this board is civic <br /> and personal - my 18 year old son went to OHS and died of an overdose in Hillsborough in 2018. <br /> 1 have been active as a volunteer since his death, but have only begun getting formally involved <br /> locally this past year. I joined Overdose Lifeline as a purposeful career change, to put my pain to <br /> purpose. Volunteering on this advisory board is part of that same personal mission to make a <br /> difference. I understand that my professional role and this role are wholly separate. On the other <br /> hand, I would not be inclined to prevent the board and stakeholders from knowing about the <br /> educational and training resources Overdose Lifeline has, because they are evidence-based and <br /> effective and they may fill a gap. I am completely open to any rules of interaction or engagement, <br /> such as being recused from voting on specific programs if and when Overdose Lifeline is <br /> included in the set. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 1/16/2025 4:55:51 PM Date Printed: 1/29/2025 <br />