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Justin Phillips, MA, has dedicated her career to harm reduction. First as a public sector employee, and since 2014, as the founder of Overdose Lifeline and a leader in substance use disorder advocacy, education, and support.
Addiction Recovery Advocate and Speaker
Justin Phillips has been invited to speak at national, regional, and local events on the topic of prescription drug and heroin use. As an Executive Director of Overdose Lifeline, she has hosted numerous law enforcement and public education and training sessions.
Champions of Change
White House
2016
Circle of Hope
Fairbanks
2016
Jefferson Award
RTV6
2016
Parent Advocate Award
Drug Free Marion County
2016
Prior Speaking Engagements
- National RX Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit
- Mental Health America Indiana (MHAI) Symposium and Annual Conference
- Indiana Systems of Care Conference
- Expert Working Group - Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs
- TEDxIndianaUniversity
- Indiana Department of Education Safety Specialists Symposium
- Indiana Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Conference
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- United Nations during the 64th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Champions of Change panel discussion about the shame and stigma of addiction.
2016 Jefferson Awards Foundation address.
Champions of Change panel discussion about full spectrum treatment and recovery services.
…and more
- The shame and stigma associated with substance use disorder
- The need to treat the entire family
- Loss to a loved one from drugs and alcohol
- Opioid addiction: Why it’s so powerful
- Bringing opioid addiction out of the shadows
- Opioid addiction: What’s happening to our children?
- Opioid addiction: What you can do now
- Opioid education: It’s never too early
- Opioids: Educate to prevent youth experimentation