🙋 This is an in person-only event.

Since 2011, Be a Part of the Conversation has helped families and communities better understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. Through education, lived experience, and compassionate dialogue, we work to strengthen families, foster connection, and challenge stigma.

We are excited to bring this transformative work to the state of Delaware!

This Open House Celebration is for everyone in the community, including:

• Parents and guardians
• Clinicians and care providers
• Policymakers and community leaders
• Anyone interested in learning more about substance use prevention, related mental health challenges, and healing from substance use disorder and its impact on families

Learn about upcoming offerings in Sussex County, including:

• The Family Recovery Course
• Parent Partnership meetings

Presenters include:

Kathy Greeley, CPRS, CSPS, Delaware Program Manager

After moving to Delaware in 2017, Kathy became a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and later a Certified Supervisor of Peers. Honored to be appointed as a member of the Behavioral Health Planning and Advisor Council for the State of Delaware, she served for three years. Kathy’s lived experience as a child of an alcoholic, a woman in long term recovery, and the parent of two children in recovery brought new insight to the Council. (learn more about Kathy)

Kim Porter, CFRS, Co-Founder & Executive Director

Kim helped to launch Be a Part of the Conversation in 2011. She frequently presents on topics of substance use prevention, education about specific substances, and pathways to recovery for families impacted by a loved one’s addiction. As the parent of someone in long term recovery, Kim is passionate about helping communities understand the impact of addiction on individuals and their families. (learn more about Kim)

Bob Lamb, MPH, Director of Programs & Partnerships

Bob is a person in long term recovery. He earned a Bachelors in Health Sciences from the University of the Sciences and a Masters of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Temple University. Through the course of his recovery and education, he has worked to enhance recovery support services and harm reduction interventions for people in and seeking recovery across the greater Philadelphia area, both professionally and as a volunteer. Bob serves as the Treasurer of the Bridge Way School‘s Board of Directors. The Bridge Way School is Pennsylvania’s first and only recovery high school. (learn more about Bob)

With the support of the Sussex County Health Coalition, we are proud to expand our work into Delaware — and we invite you to celebrate with us!

• Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

• Ask questions, share ideas, and help us shape programs that truly serve your community.