JUNE

What the heck is harm reduction? Maurice Byrd, LMFT

Wednesday, June 12th, 4:00-5:30 pm

Join us as we offer some definition of what harm reduction is. We will explore the intersectionality between public health, homelessness, human rights, substance use treatment, and the pragmatic revolutionary approach of harm reduction therapy. Bring your questions for the Q&A section.

Just Say Know to Drugs. Maurice Byrd, LMFT

Wednesday, June 26th, 4:00-5:30 pm

Knowing what drugs are and how they work is essential in prevention, treatment, and understanding a loved one’s drug use. We will explore the major categories of drugs, how they primarily work, and high risk interactions of certain drugs. Bring your questions for the Q&A section.

JULY

Abstinence is a Harm Reduction Goal. Anna Berg, LCSW

Wednesday, July 17th, 12-1:30pm

This training will provide an introduction to the Umbrella of Harm Reduction Services and discuss the menu of treatment options included in harm reduction practice.Bring your questions for the Q&A section.

In Spanish! Como la comunidad Latina recibe el concepto de reducción de daños/How does harm reduction land in the Latino community. Celia Sampayo Perez, LCSW

Tuesday, July 23rd, 3:30-5:00 pm

Navegando a través del trayecto del modelo de reducción de daños mientras levantamos conceptos erróneos y por lo tanto salvando vidas. Un mapa vial para explorar y descubrir fortalezas únicas mientras superamos presiones culturales. Vuélvete familiar con breves definiciones de las etapas del cambio, equilibrio decisional, y el proceso de ambivalencia mientras que te ayudas a ti mismo y a tus seres queridos a reducir daños relacionados con el uso de substancias y otros comportamientos de riesgo. Ven tal como eres!

AUGUST

Overdose Prevention: more than just Naloxone!! Jason Brown, LCSW

Wednesday, August 7th, 12-1:30pm 

Did you know that your mindset and the environment affect the impact of the substances you use?  This introductory training will explore the concept of “Drug, Set and Setting” as an avenue to overdose prevention in addition to Naloxone.

Bring your questions for the Q&A section.

Connection is the Antidote to Addiction. Anna Berg, LCSW

Wednesday, August 21st, 12-1:30pm

This introductory training examines our relationship with substances (problematic and not) and the necessity of including relational, social, and community connections for healing. Bring your questions for the Q&A section.