What should we do when people with addiction or mental health problems refuse treatment?

October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About Session

Helping people who struggle with addiction, mental illness and other behavioral health problems is one of San Diego’s biggest challenges. We’ll hear potential solutions from a harm reduction advocate, the leader of a sobriety-based shelter network and the city of San Diego’s chief behavioral health officer.

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Speakers

Tara Stamos-Buesig

Tara Stamos-Buesig

Founder and CEO, Harm Reduction Coalition San Diego
Dr. Aaron Meyer

Dr. Aaron Meyer

Behavioral Health Officer, City of San Diego; Asst. Clinical Prof. of Psychiatry, UCSD
Paul Armstrong

Paul Armstrong

Chief of Staff, SVP, San Diego Rescue Mission, San Diego Rescue Mission
Jim Hinch

Jim Hinch

MODERATOR - Reporter, Voice of San Diego

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