What Are We Not Talking About? What Do We Need to Know?: A Conversation with DC Health

This opening plenary will provide attendees with updates from DC Health HAHSTA on emerging priorities, programmatic changes, and the evolving landscape of drug user health in Washington, DC. Topics include enhancements to peer educator initiatives, new approaches to drug user health services, the development of a dedicated street medicine team, and the intersection of substance use and mental health. Participants will also gain insight into current challenges, opportunities, and strategies shaping the future of drug user health across the District.

Speaker

Anthony Fox, Ph.D., MS, LGPC