The 39th Annual Tuerk Conference on Mental Health & Addiction Treatment

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 21, 2027

The East Coast's Largest One-Day Behavioral Health Conference

Conference Aim

We hold our annual Tuerk Conference to increase the participants understanding of current issues in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. The Tuerk Conference continues to be the premier conference in the Maryland region for providers, administrators, counselors and advocates to learn about the latest information on events and changes that will affect them. It is vitally important for professionals in this field to stay informed about these changes and their impact on patient care.

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Look back at the 38th Annual Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

2026 Plenary Speaker Presentations

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Kevin Sabet, PhD

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Shoshana Walter

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Ron Manderscheid, PhD

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Deborah Haskins, PhD

2026 Tuerk Conference Program

  • Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Health and Addiction

    Albert Garcia- Romeu, PhD

  • Ketogenic Diet to Improve Patient’s Mental Health

    Deanna L. Kelly, PharmD, BCPP

    Presentation

  • Meeting Youth Where They Are: Aligning Prevention and Recovery for Adolescents and Young Adults

    Denise Kolivoski, MBA

    Presentation

  • Healing Ourselves: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Healthcare Team Member Response and Recovery from Workplace Violence Events

    Kathleen Crowley, LCSW-C, ACSW, CEAP; Shannon Nguy, CRNP; Jessica Volz, CRNP, FNE A/P, FNP-BC, AFN-C, IVSE-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, DF-AFN

    Presentation

  • Panel - Winning Back My Life Docuseries

    William Hinman, CPRS, RPS; Rob Minnick; James Nowlin, CPRS; Marilyn Nowlin; Carin Miller, CPRS, RPS; Greg Miller; Adam Joseph; Robin Joseph

    Presentation

  • Training for Peers: Building Leadership Capacity in the Peer Workforce

    Michael King, MA

    Presentation

  • Embodied Recovery: Psychodramatic Tools for Healing Hope and Change in Substance Use Disorders Treatment

    Catherine D. Nugent, LCPC, TEP

    Presentation

  • Qigong / Tai Chi and Music-Based Practices

    Mary L. Pinkard

  • How are We Doing in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction? Using the OUD Cascade of Care as a Quality Benchmark to Improve Outcomes

    Marc Fishman, MD

    Presentation

  • Flexible Access: Collaboratively Meeting Key Health Needs of People Who Use Drugs

    Tracy A. Agee, CRNP; Lee Gilman, CRNP; Maria Latimer, MPH; Warren Lee

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15th Annual NCADD Maryland Recovery Classic

Thank You for a Great Tournament

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Honoring David E. Nelson

The David E. Nelson Recovery Classic honors the memory of David E. Nelson’s commitment and service to NCADD-Maryland as Board Chair from 2012 until his passing in 2023. David was a champion for the organization and its mission, making many philanthropic and policy contributions during his years of service. David initiated this tournament 13 years ago and our goal is to continue to grow it in his honor. We are dedicated to preserving his legacy and furthering the cause he was so passionate about.

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Thank You to our Sponsors!

    • Betsy Nelson and Family

    • Mosaic Asset Partners

    • Ashley Treatment Centers

    • University of Maryland Dept. of Psychiatry Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse

    • American Design and Build

    • CMG Home Loans

    • Stonewall Capital

    • Mann House

    • MedMark

    • SUDx

    • Father Glenn

    • First Team

    • A.J. Billig & Co. Auctioneers

    • 1-800-Packouts

    • Bo’s Plumbing

    • Univest Bank and Trust

    • High Mark Construction

    • Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln

2026 Event Program

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Legislative Honor Breakfast

The NCADD-Maryland Annual Legislative Honor Breakfast is a signature event that brings together policymakers, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate progress in behavioral health and recovery across Maryland. Each year, NCADD-Maryland honors legislators and partners whose leadership and commitment have advanced policies that promote prevention, treatment, and recovery for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The breakfast serves as both a celebration of collaboration and a call to continue building a healthier, more compassionate Maryland.

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  • Pictured: Gina Cook, Nancy Rosen Cohen, Carol Boyer
  • Three people standing together at an indoor event with Maryland flags in the background, smiling for the camera.
  • Pictured: Steuart Pittman and Rob White
  • Four people standing side by side at an event, smiling at the camera. Two men and two women, dressed in business attire, with an American flag in the background.
  • A woman speaking into a microphone at a podium during the 'Voices for Recovery' legislative honor breakfast event, with an American flag behind her and a screen displaying the event name.
  • A woman speaking at a podium during the Voices for Recovery Legislative Honor Breakfast event, with a screen displaying the event's name and a flag in the background.
  • A man in a light gray suit and striped tie stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. Behind him is an American flag and a screen displaying a presentation titled 'Voices for Recovery: Legislative Honor Breakfast' with floral decorations.
  • A woman with short gray hair speaking into a microphone at a podium during a legislative honor breakfast event. Behind her, a television screen displays 'Voices for Recovery' and 'Legislative Honor Breakfast,' with an American flag nearby.
  • A man in a gray suit and striped tie speaking into a microphone at a podium during a breakfast event with a sign reading "Voices for Recovery, Legislative Honor Breakfast" next to him, and an American flag in the background.
  • Group of people standing in a room, holding small gift arrangements, with flags and presentation screens in the background.

International Recovery Day

September 30

Founded by John Winslow in 2019, International Recovery Day is a nonprofit free-standing organization dedicated to promoting all pathways of recovery from addiction worldwide and educating the public about the value of addiction recovery. Having retired from a life-long career in the addiction prevention and treatment realm, John shifted his energies to build bridges within recovery communities. Having experienced widespread support for the concept of an international event linking individuals, families, and recovery communities, a Steering Committee was formed, non-profit status was secured, and a Facebook page was established to build further support, recognition, and connectivity within the global recovery community.

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