The Drug User Health Learning Institute – reduceharmdc.org – offers providers, community leaders, and other harm reductionists free education and training covering key topics from naloxone administration and overdose response to stigma reduction and community outreach.
LEARNING SPOTLIGHT
Community Partnerships and Access to Care
Strong partnerships help organizations respond to community needs. Explore opportunities to identify service gaps, share knowledge, and connect people with resources and support.
Quick Learning: From Conflict to Connection
Explore “Evaluating and Developing Current and Potential Partnerships that Close Gaps in Overdose Prevention Services,” part of the RapidLearn Series. This module focuses on strategic partnerships and the process of developing new collaborations.
Explore the RapidLearn Series: https://reduceharmdc.org/training/rapidlearn/
Listen and Learn: Building Bridges
Listen to “Building Bridges: Stakeholder Identification and Community Engagement” to explore how organizations can identify key stakeholders, foster authentic relationships, and strengthen community engagement efforts to create lasting change.
Listen to the podcast: https://healthhiv.org/resource/building-bridges-stakeholder-identification-and-community-engagement/
Featured Accredited Learning
“Stimulants and Psychosis: Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Abuse” explores how providers can identify prescription stimulant misuse and address concerns before they develop into chronic issues.
Access the course: https://reduceharmdc.org/training/prescription-stimulant-misuse-and-abuse/
Learning with DUHLI
Explore the Drug User Health Training Certificate Series and consider how continued learning can support your work with individuals and communities.
Explore the Certificate Series: https://reduceharmdc.org/certificate-series/
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TRAININGS
Drug User Health Training Certificate Series
The Drug User Health Training Certificate Series equips learners with practical tools to deliver equitable, compassionate care to people who use drugs. With four (4) certificate options reflecting popular themes in drug user health, learners are prepared to drive meaningful change across healthcare, community, and faith-based settings in drug user health.
Learn MoreLatest Trainings
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Substance Use, Survival, and Control: Rethinking Culturally Responsive Care for Trafficked and Exploited Youth
This breakout session explores the complex relationship between substance use, exploitation, and survival among trafficked and exploited youth. Participants will examine culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that recognize the unique experiences of young people while reducing stigma and strengthening engagement. Practical strategies for fostering trust, improving service delivery, and supporting long-term recovery and resilience will be…
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Substance Use, Survival, and Control: Rethinking Culturally Responsive Care for Trafficked and Exploited Youth
This breakout session explores the complex relationship between substance use, exploitation, and survival among trafficked and exploited youth. Participants will examine culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that recognize the unique experiences of young people while reducing stigma and strengthening engagement. Practical strategies for fostering trust, improving service delivery, and supporting long-term recovery and resilience will be…
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Substance Use, Survival, and Control: Rethinking Culturally Responsive Care for Trafficked and Exploited Youth
This breakout session explores the complex relationship between substance use, exploitation, and survival among trafficked and exploited youth. Participants will examine culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that recognize the unique experiences of young people while reducing stigma and strengthening engagement. Practical strategies for fostering trust, improving service delivery, and supporting long-term recovery and resilience will be…
Latest Resources
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DC Engage Drug User Health Resource Guide
This resource guide lists organizations in Washington, DC that offer assistance in areas including housing, drug user health, safer sex and STI testing, food, clothing, legal, health care, and social support.
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Safer Use Practices for Drug User Health
This fact sheet provides general safety tips for drug user heath.
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Community Mapping and Identifying Priority Populations for HIV Prevention and Care
This 2023 Community Mapping Toolkit for D.C. Organizations details how visualizing health disparities can help outreach programs for HIV prevention. The toolkit explores how community mapping can support your work, what goes into creating a community map, and how to use mapping tools that are available online.