Paid Sponsorship by Ohio AAP
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) is pleased to offer the Ohio Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (OPPAL) Webinar Series, created to help primary care physicians navigate behavioral health needs with greater confidence and efficiency. Each webinar will be led by a pediatric primary care clinician and/or behavioral health expert and will provide practical strategies that can be integrated into your clinical workflow.
This webinar series represents an important opportunity to strengthen behavioral health support within primary care and to better serve the children and families of Ohio. Registration for one or all of the following sessions on the Ohio AAP website:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
How to Incorporate OPPAL into Your Primary Care Workflow
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
OPPAL Case Review
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Behavioral Health Prescribing in Primary Care
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Safety Planning in Primary Care
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Supporting Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment in Primary Care
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
How School-Based Health Can Help Primary Care Providers
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
OPPAL is a free, same-day consultation line connecting primary care clinicians with child psychiatrists for peer-to-peer support. OPPAL provides consultations and enrollment services Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 614.605.1511.
For questions regarding the webinar series, please contact Ohio AAP OPPAL Project Manager Hayley Southworth. General OPPAL questions can be answered by calling the line at 614.605.1511 or sending an email to OPPAL@odh.ohio.gov.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for OPPAL. The award provided 41.8% of total costs and totaled $1,957,032. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.