07/22/2026
The 2026 USAOTP Annual Conference brings together behavioral healthcare leaders, policymakers, clinicians, and regulatory experts from across the country for two days of education, collaboration, and innovation in opioid treatment. If you're attending this year's conference in Austin, TX, we invite you to connect with the Circa team!
We're especially excited to share that our very own - Maeve O'Neill, MEd, LPC-S, CHC, EdD Candidate, will serve as a featured panelist during one of the conference's most anticipated regulatory discussions.
🎤 Featured Session: Texas Regulatory Panel & Discussion
Hear directly from regulatory officials as they provide insight into evolving policies, answer attendee questions, and discuss current regulatory changes impacting opioid treatment programs throughout Texas.
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕙 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 The Bridge Ballroom | Omni Downtown Austin
🎓 Earn 2.0 CEUs.
Panelists:
• Laurie DeLong | State Opioid Treatment Authority | Texas Health and Human Services
• Natasha Dixon | Deputy Associate Commissioner, Health Care Regulation | Texas Health and Human Services
• Jose Flores | Recovery Support Services Lead | Texas Health and Human Services
• Cameron Diehl | Assistant Director SUD Services | Be Well Institute at UT Health San Antonio
• Briseida Courtois | Substance Use Treatment Director | Be Well Institute at UT Health San Antonio
• Kasey Claborn, PhD | Director of Addiction Research Institute | UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work
• Maeve O'Neill , MEd, LPC-S, CHC, EdD Candidate | National Compliance Director | Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions
• Katy Fallon-Brown | Grant Specialist | Opioid Abatement Fund Council