Date: May 12–13, 2025
Location: Penn State Harrisburg – Capital Union Building & Educational Activities Building

The International Service Center (ISC) was honored to take part in the 2025 Dauphin County Addictions Conference—an annual statewide event focused on advancing research, strategies, and collaboration in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.

ISC Representation and Engagement
Representatives Ivanna Mozil and Yasna Moradian attended on behalf of ISC, actively engaging in a wide range of plenary sessions, workshops, and community networking opportunities. Their participation strengthened ISC’s commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

Conference Highlights
Held at Penn State Harrisburg, the two-day event brought together professionals and organizations from across Pennsylvania. Highlights included:

Day 1 – May 12, 2025

• Opening Remarks: Delivered by The Honorable Mike Pries, Dauphin County Commissioner and The Honorable George P. Hartwick III, Dauphin County Commissioner and Mrs. Kristin Varner, Director, Dauphin County Drug and Alcohol Service and Local Leader Mr. David M. Callejo Perez, EdD, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Harrisburg, emphasizing unity and shared responsibility in addressing addiction.
• Plenary Sessions:
  • Music and Wellness in Recovery – Jim Donovan, M.Ed.
  • Unbreakable Spirit: From ACEs to the C-Suite – Kymberly A. Walz-Laube
• Workshops and Demonstrations:
  • Art Therapy Demonstration – Kristen Moore, ATR-BC
  • Creatively Recovering: Art Therapy in SUD Treatment
  • Peer Support in Outpatient Gambling Treatment
  • Integrating SUD Services into Primary Care

Day 2 – May 13, 2025

• Plenary Sessions:
  • The Intersection Between Mental Health and Recovery – Jeedediah Baker, LCSW
  • Prioritizing Prevention: Addressing the Fierce Urgencies of Now – Carlton Hall, MHS
  • Emerging Drug Trends: Adulterants and Novel Psychoactive Substances – Dr. Ekaterina Fedorova, Drexel University
• Workshops:
  • Parents in Recovery
  • Adolescent Substance Use and Family Systems
  • Music Therapy in SUD Treatment
  • Moral Reconation Therapy
  • Understanding Risk & Protective Factors
  • Substance Use and Trauma through Radical Acceptance

Vendor Exhibition Participation
ISC also took part in the vendor exhibition, offering an opportunity to highlight our broad range of services, share experiences, and foster partnerships with organizations addressing similar challenges. The exhibit enabled valuable conversations around community needs, culturally competent care, and cross-sector collaboration.

Conclusion
Participation in this conference directly aligns with ISC’s mission to empower and advocate for vulnerable communities. We are grateful to Dauphin County Drug and Alcohol Services for organizing this impactful event and look forward to incorporating the insights gained into our ongoing efforts to enhance recovery, prevention, and support services.