Grunt Style Foundation and the Veterans Collaborative are proud to host the Massachusetts Veteran Harm Reduction Summit in Boston.

The summit will feature keynote speakers, discussions, and opportunities to connect with others in the field and learn from those with lived experience advocating for change. Whether you're a healthcare provider, veteran, caregiver, or community member, this summit is for you. Join us as we explore this complex issue and strategies to reduce harm with subject matter experts, veterans, and families.

To discuss sponsorship, contact Derek Blumke at derek.blumke@gruntstyle.com.

More details BELOW

12:30 pm Networking & Registration
Sign in and enjoy coffee and refreshments and networking before the summit.

1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
Welcome

1:05 PM - 1:15 PM
Opening Remarks
Grunt Style Foundation

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Keynote – The Anatomy of an Epidemic
"The Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness Among Veterans" with American Journalist & Author Robert Whitaker

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Panel – When Care Causes Harm
Impacted Veterans
"When Care Causes Harm: The Lived Experiences of Veterans"

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel – A Prescription for Tragedy
Impacted Survivors
"A Prescription for Tragedy: Green Star Families Unveil the Cost of Overmedication"

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Level Setting – What We Know
Veterans Collaborative
What We Know About Veteran Suicide & Overdose Deaths Over the Last Decade: A Presentation & Discussion of the Available Data in Massachusetts

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Training – Safe Prescribing & Deprescribing
"Safe Prescribing & Deprescribing: Harm Reduction in Veteran Health Care" w/ Angie Peacock, MSW, combat veteran, and other panelists.

5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
Closing Remarks

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Veteran Community Gathering