Opioid Use Disorder Bootcamp for Minnesota County Jails

Park Event Center

June 18, 2026
Park Event Center, Waite Park, Minnesota
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Networking: 3:30–4 p.m.

 

This no-cost event focuses on evidence-based best practices for implementing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) program components in jails. Participants will gain awareness of and knowledge about the benefits of MOUD, prepare for upcoming changes to Rule 2911, and voice concerns or ask questions in a safe, collaborative environment. Stratis Health, St. Louis County, and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office are partnering to host and facilitate this event. The event is also supported by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association.

NOTE: The series is open only to Minnesota county sheriffs, jail administrators, correctional leaders, and jail medical staff.

Participants will:

  • Identify and debunk common misconceptions about MOUD implementation in correctional environments, including concerns around time, cost, and operational disruption.
  • Discuss practical interventions designed to overcome planning and implementation barriers in correctional settings.
  • Analyze the impact of MOUD programming on staff satisfaction, retention, and overall workplace culture within law enforcement and correctional institutions.
  • Apply risk mitigation and diversion-prevention strategies aligned with correctional priorities and public safety goals.
  • Learn how to advocate for MOUD as a tool for operational efficiency and financial stewardship, using evidence-based approaches

Speakers

  • Commander Ben Beyer, Carver County Sheriff’s Office
  • Cellie Dudley, CPRS, Recovery Alliance Duluth
  • Commander Jessica Pete, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office
  • Erin Foss, RN, CARN, CCHP-RN, Stratis Health
  • Lieutenant Chris Thompson, Cass County Sheriff’s Office
  • Shiela Klemmetsen, MD, FASAM, Essentia Health,
    Crow Wing County Jail
  • Captain Ned G. Wohlman, Renville County Sheriff’s Office

Register

Registration closes on June 16.
You will receive a confirmation email with additional information.
Note: This email may go to your spam or junk folder.

Audience

Sheriffs and jail administrators, medical staff, and corrections officers in Minnesota county jails.

Download the series flyer

Location

Park Event Center, 500 Division Street, Waite Park, Minnesota

Special Accommodations

Stratis Health wants to ensure everyone can participate in its programs and events. If you anticipate needing any special accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Katie Stangl at kstangl@stratishealth.org before participating.

Continuing Education

The MOUD Boot Camp for Minnesota Jails may meet your focus’s continuing education (CE) requirements. The individual is responsible for determining if the activity fulfills that requirement. Upon completion of the post-event evaluation survey, a certificate of attendance will be provided, which can be submitted to your accredited provider for consideration of CE credit.

For More Information

Contact Katie Stangl, Stratis Health, kstangl@stratishealth.org.

The Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Bootcamp Series for the Minnesota County Jails is funded by St. Louis County, Minnesota, through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Improving Adult and Juvenile Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect official St. Louis County policies, nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by St. Louis County.