Everyone has heard the message: our nation has an opioid problem. But what exactly are we doing about it? Tune in to learn more about all of the community partners that came together to address this issue in Midland County. In addition, learn more about what opioids are, the effect it has on the body, and how you can get involved in local efforts.
Dr. Kathy Dollard is a Charlevoix, Michigan native who received her bachelor’s degree from Alma College in psychology and Spanish and earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Central Michigan University. Dr. Dollard is also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She worked at Partners in Change, a group psychology practice, for the first five years after graduate school. In 2005, she left private practice to work in the public mental health sector, joining Community Mental Health for Central Michigan as outpatient supervisor. In 2008, Kathy was promoted to Program Director for Midland County. In her role, she chaired several community-wide councils including Midland County Health and Human Services Council, Midland Area Partnership for Drug Free Youth, and Midland County Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordinating Committee. In January 2017, Dr. Dollard joined MidMichigan Health as the Director Behavioral Health, a new service line for the health system. She has developed a multi-year strategic plan for behavioral health services and has begun implementation efforts in integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, increasing emergency services to patients in mental health crisis, and a Zero Suicides initiative. She also serves on MidMichigan Health’s task force to address opiate addiction.
Deputy Beyerle is a 4-year veteran with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, where he has served as a road patrol deputy. Deputy Beyerle can now be found as the Coleman Community Schools Resources Officer. Deputy Beyerle has been a Police Officer for 11 years, formerly serving in Saginaw County and Roscommon County. Deputy Beyerle is a graduate of Kirtland Community College, where he attended Kirtland Regional Police Academy. Throughout his career, Deputy Beyerle has served the community on road patrol, performing undercover work and working as a friend of the court deputy. Deputy Beyerle also has previous experience with ORV, snow, and marine patrol. Not to mention, Deputy Beyerle is the President of the Midland County Search and Rescue Team since 2019.
A native of Midland, Sam Price has been the President/CEO for the Ten16 Recovery Network since 2003. Ten16 believes everyone can live life to the fullest; free and clear.
Providing services in 20 locations across 10 counties in mid-Michigan, Ten16 is the leading regional provider of prevention, treatment and support services for people struggling with substance use disorders. Beyond the traditional residential, outpatient and prevention services, Ten16 has been pioneers in peer support, recovery housing, and placing Recovery Coaches in hospital Emergency Departments. Their most recent endeavor has been establishing collegiate recovery programs at Central Michigan University, Ferris State and MidMichigan College.
Sam has been very active, both locally and regionally, serving on a variety of volunteer boards, collaborative workgroups and State task forces.
Prior to his work at Ten16, Sam has held leadership positions at agencies in the community mental health system, child welfare, human services and served as a youth pastor. He has a bachelor’s degree in business (Central Michigan University) and two master’s degrees; one in religion (Asbury Theological Seminary) and one in Marriage & Family Therapy (Michigan State University). Sam lives in Midland with his wife, Sue, and has two children.
RESOURCES:
https://www.tlc4cs.org/opioids/
https://www.mihopeportal.com/
http://1016.org/service
https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/hopenothandcuffs
