Harm Reduction Learning Institute
DC Health

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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STAFF PICKS

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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Latest Trainings

  • RapidLearn Series

    RapidLearn microlearning sessions are intentionally designed to meet the needs of a time-constrained workforce. These short, focused modules deliver essential knowledge in minutes, making it easier than ever to stay informed.

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  • Comprehensive, Evidence-Based, Consensus Guidelines for Prescription of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)

    This webinar offers a focused overview of the 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), highlighting evidence-based strategies for prescribing opioids to manage chronic non-cancer pain.

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  • Collaborating with CBOs to Enhance Harm Reduction Initiatives and Close Gaps in Services

    This webinar will explore how community-based organizations can strengthen harm reduction efforts by working together to create a seamless network of support. By identifying service gaps and forming strategic partnerships within their immediate region, CBOs can offer a more comprehensive, wraparound approach to care—ensuring that individuals have continuous access to essential services like overdose prevention,…

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Latest Resources

  • 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.

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