WILLIAMSBURG – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a seminar in Williamsburg to provide parents, educators, community leaders, and interested Virginia’s First District residents with information and resources to combat the effects of the opioid epidemic.
“As the co-chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, one of my top priorities is ensuring those struggling with opioid use disorder and their loved ones have access to critical information and resources needed to stay safe and healthy,” said Rep. Wittman. “I thank the experts who joined us today for engaging with Virginia’s First District residents, and I look forward to our continued efforts in building a more healthy and safe community.”
Watch the livestream of the seminar here.
The congressman was joined by the following experts:
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Assistant Special Agent in Charge Patrick Hartig, Drug Enforcement Administration Norfolk District Office
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Dr. Adam Brown, Senior Director for Student Services, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
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Dr. Mia McCoy, Substance Use Disorder Quality Manager, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Before his time in Congress, Rep. Wittman earned his master’s degree in public health and spent over 26 years working for the Virginia Department of Public Health. He currently serves as co-chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus.
Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. Wittman has supported legislation to combat the opioid epidemic and tackle this crisis head on:
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