Please join us for a conversation about the opioid crisis and how you can help!

We will discuss the current state of the opioid crisis in our communities as well as real-world ways that you can help support loved ones and get the support that you need.

Tickets are free for Emery County, Utah community members 18 years and older and include dinner. Space is limited so register now!

Event Details:

• Dinner will be provided by Tamarisk Restaurant (1710 E Main Street, Green River, UT). You'll be able to pick up your dinner and event materials on Thursday, February 10 from 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm.
• The event will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and end at 7:30 pm.
• After you register, you will receive instructions for accessing the Zoom meeting from your computer, smartphone, iPad, or phone line. Please make sure to join 5-10 minutes early so that you can download/update the program (if needed) or solve any other technical issues before the event begins.
• Complete our post-event survey to receive a $10 gift card and be entered into an opportunity drawing for a $50 gift card!
• You will not be able to attend this event unless you pick up your meal and swag bag in person at Tamarisk in Green River, Utah. The information that you need in order to attend this event will be included in the swag bag. This event is for Emery County residents.

*Surveys will be provided at the event for you to complete about the learning objectives and your experience. Your feedback will help us evaluate community attitudes toward substance use disorder. USU IRB protocol #11504. Contact the faculty investigator, Dr. Shane Bench, with questions or concerns: shane.bench@usu.edu.

This event is intended for people living in Emery County. If you're from Carbon or Weber County and are interested in this event, please go to extension.usu.edu/heart/community-education-dinner to find a dinner near you!

Presented by Utah State University, USU Extension HEART, and Carbon & Emery Opioid & Substance Use Coalition.

Free Dinner

This event comes with a free dinner from a local restaurant. When you register for the event you will select your meal choice (one meal per ticket). On the day of the event, you'll be able to pick up your meal from the restaurant and take it home. At the restaurant, you will show your ticket for this event (print-out or on your phone) as your meal voucher.

Swag Bags

When you pick up your meal, you'll also receive a swag bag with event materials and a resource book packed with helpful substance use and mental health resources in your area.

Keep in mind, you will not be able to attend this event unless you pick up your meal and swag bag in person at Tamarisk in Green River, Utah. The information that you need in order to attend this event will be included in the swag bag. This event is for Emery County residents.

FAQ:

1. How do I find out more?

Feel free to email Chapel Taylor-Olsen at chapel.taylor-olsen@usu.edu with any questions you may have.

2. How do I attend this event?

This is a virtual event held over the platform Zoom. After you complete your registration for the event, you will be emailed directions for how to log on to the Zoom meeting. Please make sure you provide us with your preferred email address when you register so that we can get the instructions to you.

3. Can I attend this event if I live outside of Emery County?

This event is for Emery County residents only. You will not be able to attend this event unless you pick up a swag bag in person at Tamarisk in Green River, UT. The access information that you need to log on to the Zoom event will be included in the bag and you will not be able to log on without it. If you are interested in attending our event and live in Carbon or Weber County, please click here to sign up for an event in your county: https://extension.usu.edu/heart/community-education-dinner

3. Do I need a high-speed internet connection to attend this event?

It is recommended that you have a steady internet connection in order to get the most out of this event. However, there are ways to enable you to see our presentation, even if your internet connection is not high-speed. If you turn off your own video and microphone on Zoom, close any other apps you have open, limit the number of other devices using your internet while you're attending the webinar, and/or turn off the HD video option in Zoom you should find that you can see and hear our presentation well. If you need help with any of these issues, or have questions, feel free to contact us.

4. How will I get the dinner that comes with this event?

The dinners will be provided by a local area restaurant. After you register, you'll be provided with an electronic ticket that will act as your meal voucher at the restaurant. You'll be able to either print the ticket out or show it on your phone to pick up your meal and take it home on the designated day and time. More information will be sent to you after registration.

4. When are the next HEART events?

Please visit our website for more information on upcoming events:

extension.usu.edu/heart/community-education-dinner