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
September 4th is World Sexual Health Day; September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day!
In recognition of World Sexual Health Day (#WorldSexualHealthDay) and National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (#HIVAgingAwarenessDay), the DC Engage Drug User Health Learning Institute is highlighting learning opportunities focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, education, and healthy aging. This month features our Most Popular training and additional Staff Picks addressing topics that promote informed decision-making, reduce stigma, and support healthier communities across the lifespan.
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Hand-selected trainings recommended by subject matter experts to build confidence in managing stimulant-related psychosis and early intervention.
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.
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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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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.
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TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) reviews the use of the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications used to treat OUD—methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine—and the other strategies and services needed to support recovery for people with OUD.