This microlearning series explores practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen substance use disorder care and overdose prevention efforts. Learners will gain insight into implementing patient-centered screening tools for stimulant use disorder, improving access to care for people with substance use disorders, and developing effective partnerships that address gaps in overdose prevention services. Through a focus on integrated, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approaches, this series equips participants with strategies to enhance engagement, expand service delivery, and improve health outcomes across the continuum of care.

Screening to Improve Longitudinal Care for Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder


Description: This microlearning module highlights practical, evidence-based screening tools specifically designed to identify stimulant use disorder, with an emphasis on integrating these tools into existing workflows in a nonjudgmental and patient-centered manner.


Learning Objective: 

  • Identify effective tools to screen for Stimulant Use Disorder


Faculty: Derek Blevins, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University Dept of Psychiatry


Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.

Improving Access to Care for People with Substance Use Disorder


Description: This microlearning module explores strategies to improve access to care for people with substance use disorder.


Learning Objective:

  • Recognize opportunities and barriers to care for people with Substance Use Disorder/Opioid Use Disorder


Faculty: Myra L. Mathis, MD, Assistant Professor and board-certified General Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist, University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry.


Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.


Evaluating and Developing Current and Potential Partnerships that Close Gaps in Overdose Prevention Services


Description: This microlearning module focuses on strengthening collaborations to address gaps in overdose prevention services.


Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the components of a strategic partnership

  • Describe the process of developing new partnerships


Faculty: Chantil Thomas, MA


Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.