Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy

08/31/2026

MEET THE SPEAKERS: Dr. Wendy Insalaco, PhD, LCADC, LCPC is Senior Director of Clinical Quality Outcomes and Model of Care at Ashley Addiction Treatment, where she leads initiatives at the intersection of research, clinical innovation, and quality improvement.

Jami Barney, MBA is the Research Manager at Ashley Addiction Treatment, where she leads the organization’s research strategy and operations across both internal and academic initiatives.

Don't miss hearing them speak at the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy Symposium on Addiction & Recovery on September 25, 2026. You can register here: https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-7/2026-Symposium-on-Addiction-Recovery-Par-576?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-w-dwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTZXaDg2MnUzVUNsaDRyc3RzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenxyrNMPMvY2BW5ToX7Vl-Z-M8ISeeGKH0bWnhE7_0oIl1yob92Tlezo_CwM_aem_RadQRybEed6n5rkMXrIiGg

08/31/2026

Today on International Overdose Awareness Day, we stand together across the globe declaring it's time for change. We are showing up, speaking up, and saying loudly - let's end overdose! 💜

08/28/2026

Meet the speakers: Te***ne J. Hill is a dedicated educational leader and advocate with over a decade of experience across K-12 and higher education systems. He currently serves as the Youth Workforce Program Manager at Harford Community College. Don't miss him at the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy Symposium on Addiction & Recovery on September 25, 2026. You can register to attend here: https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-7/2026-Symposium-on-Addiction-Recovery-Par-576?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-vP1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTZXaDg2MnUzVUNsaDRyc3RzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWmqPZi0d1Q45_BoipogI0X2hWPPjRsHGuZvg9zhQDA_8811edtTio0pdfzQ_aem_WKnu_etcYaKr_bcmFts0CA

08/28/2026

💜 WE ARE SORRY. WE REMEMBER. WE WILL NOT FORGET. 💜

At Voices of Hope, we carry the memories of those we have lost to overdose. We think about the lives that were cut too short, the families and friends left behind, and the moments when we wish we could have done more.

To those we lost, we are sorry.

We are sorry for the times help wasn't there when it was needed. We are sorry for the stigma, the judgment, and the barriers that may have made it harder to ask for help. We are sorry that addiction and overdose took too many beautiful lives from our communities.

But we also promise this: we will continue to fight for those who are still here. We will continue to offer hope, connection, compassion, and support to anyone seeking a different path.

This Monday, August 31st, Voices of Hope will come together in both Harford County and Cecil County to remember those we have lost, honor their lives, support their loved ones, and stand together as a community.

🕯️ We invite everyone to join us. Whether you have lost someone, are in recovery, are still struggling, or simply want to show your support—you are welcome.

We remember their names.
We honor their lives.
We carry their stories.
And we continue to fight for those who still need hope.

💜 To those we lost: We are sorry. You are loved. You are remembered. You will never be forgotten. 💜

08/26/2026

Meet the Speakers: Jessica Dinbokowitz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, and Clinical Lead of the family program at Ashley Addiction Treatment in Havre De Grace, MD.

Kisha Taylor is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders.

Don't miss them on September 25, 2026, at Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy's Symposium on Addiction & Recovery. Register here: https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-7/2026-Symposium-on-Addiction-Recovery-Par-576?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6nvJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTl1WEowVk9RSDBWVmg2R3JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeblrSZC2nUqQMmlNKYfuSnnimoSFb4M8-9hS9-BmK2Iuyvi2cqIMgRQtfV14_aem_GyaQKaYmg-B_zzofrZ_4Mw

08/25/2026

Be sure to come support veterans and their families on Saturday, September 12, 2026. We will be there with some resources!

You don't want to miss the We All Serve Su***de Prevention Hike/Walk September 12th at 9am, Poplar Grove Park, Street, Maryland. This is a family event to recognize that we all serve to prevent su***de. There will be adaptive bikes to ride, horses and ponies from Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, critters from Harford Nature Collaborative, a playground, free hotdogs and chips, information from the VA, Harford County, Veteran Service Organizations, and APG. And much more. Contact the Veterans Commission at [email protected] for more information, and see the flyer.

08/25/2026

Meet the Speakers: Alex Chan, Ph.D, LCMPT is a mental health specialist for University of Maryland Extension and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland. You can hear Alex and other great speakers at the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy Symposium on Addiction & Recovery on September 25, 2026. Register here: https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-7/2026-Symposium-on-Addiction-Recovery-Par-576?fbclid=IwY2xjawT5fMNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVlZazdkazBLQ21xZW5VMGtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe45SsQILPoqAHc6q_1Oar6kyRoTZLxsB271v60CI1aVoAQ1bmvHgHIN9onPc_aem_K-4myxSd2XJwn90PyFz_XA

08/24/2026

Stop by and see us tonight at the HCPS Back to School Bash at Ripken Stadium tonight!

08/24/2026

Meet the Speakers: Don't miss Jon Gilgoff, PhD, MSW, at the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy Symposium on Addiction and Recovery, Friday, September 25, 2026. Jon has over 30 years of experience as a health and human services leader. You can register to attend here: https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-7/2026-Symposium-on-Addiction-Recovery-Par-576?fbclid=PAcGRvZgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwyNTYyODEwNDA1NTgAAac67HeT7Ngsh7xpJQ0S_4CqcrU41TVo45f35aDGTkVbPTexE9aZAuYcBDF2yg_aem_VO4cm7XMI7YEHnCbOp5HrA

08/24/2026

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