100842 - Virginia Summit on Perinatal Substance Use: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women with Substance Use Disorder and Substance-Exposed Infants

Overview

This event brings together partners across disciplines to strengthen collaboration and better support for pregnant and parenting women and their families impacted by substance use.

Who should attend:

Healthcare providers (OB/GYNs, pediatricians, nurses)
Behavioral health and substance use treatment professionals
Social service and child welfare staff
Recovery and prevention professionals
Community-based organizations
Judicial and legal system partners
Perinatal support professionals (doulas, community health workers, home visitors, peer recovery specialists)
Attendees will engage in sessions on the science of addiction, community health approaches, and strategies to support the whole family unit. The conference will also include updates on Virginia’s strategic plan for substance-exposed infants, titled Pathways to Coordinated Care.

All attendees can receive certificates of attendance. We are also planning to offer continuing education credits for:

Physicians (MD/DO/PA)
Nurses
Social Workers
Addiction Specialists and Peer Recovery Professionals
And more – ask VDH staff if you have specific questions

Fee Information

Registration is FREE
Breakfast and lunch are provided
Special rate available for lodging
Parking is complimentary

Location Information

Hotel Madison
710 S Main St Ste 149
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Book your room here: Hotel Madison Booking

Agenda/Schedule

June 3, 2026: 8am-4pm
June 4, 2026: 8am-5pm

You may download the agenda pdf here: Perinatal_Substance_Use_Summit.pdf

Additional Information

For additional information please contact Lo Walker at laurynk.walker@vdh.virginia.gov.

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2026

Available

Virginia Summit on Perinatal Substance Use: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women with Substance Use Disorder and Substance-Exposed Infants

Jun 03, 2026 to Jun 04, 2026

Discussion

8:00AM to 4:00PM

Jun 03, 2026

Discussion

8:00AM to 5:00PM

Jun 04, 2026

Schedule and Location

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Section Notes

Cancellation Policy: Another person may be substituted at any time for this program. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. In the unlikely event that this program is canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.