Beyond The Stigma: Understanding Substance Misuse Together
A Community Conversation Series
Panel and Small Group Discussion on Substance Misuse
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Creekside Place, 102 Maple St, Evansville, WI 53536

Substance misuse is a growing crisis in Evansville, WI, and Rock County. In 2022, Rock County ranked 6th in the state for alcohol-attributed deaths, and opioid-related fatalities have risen 25% since 2018. Stigma remains a major barrier to addressing this issue, silencing dialogue, isolating families, and preventing early intervention.

Join us for Beyond The Stigma: Understanding Substance Misuse Together on April 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm. This panel and small group discussion is designed to foster compassionate understanding by raising awareness about substance use disorder, break the cycle of stigma through open, honest dialogue, empower families and allies to support recovery efforts effectively and connect individuals and families to a supportive network to reduce isolation and build resilience.

Panelists include:
● Christine Quinn, Moderator/Founder Living Kindness
● Lori Frison, Psychotherapist & Relationship Coach
● Alicia Ziolkowski, EHS School Counselor
● Sean Mangold, Recovery Coach, Peer Specialist, QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer, SAC-T

This event is free and open to the public. We encourage individuals, families, and community leaders to participate in this important conversation.

RSVP: livingkindness.net/conversations

Hosts:
● Living Kindness, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, promotes education, support, and compassion around substance misuse.
● The Evansville Fund supports local initiatives that strengthen the community.
● Evansville Community School District

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by Living Kindness. The description below is from their website.

Conversations

Discover the transformative power of Living Kindness Conversations, where we delve into the complexities of addiction through engaging, research-driven discussions. These conversations are crafted to enhance your understanding by featuring insights from top professionals worldwide.

Our diverse formats ensure a rich and interactive experience. Formats vary, including expert videos followed by engaging discussions and practical applications. Whether you prefer the intimacy of face-to-face meetings or the convenience of online sessions, we offer both to fit your lifestyle.

Join us in these enlightening conversations and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to fostering growth and understanding in the realm of addiction.

If you have a topic, you would like us to build a conversation around just email us at kindness@livingkindness.net