Description: Harm reduction efforts have changed the trajectory for communities facing issues surrounding HIV, STIs, and drug use. Though we are headed in the right direction, there is still a divide within the faith-based community. How do we shift harm reduction efforts to gain access, educate, and influence positive changes? What barriers are outreach workers facing within faith-based circles, and what practices could be implemented?
Faculty:
- Mellanese Alexander, Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) in the state of Maryland
- Henrietta Croswell, Owner and Principal Consultant of HC Consulting Solutions, LLC
- Dr. Mauda Monger, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Population Health in the Population Health Science Department and Director of the Center for HIV Education, Research and Policy
- Reneta Cunningham, Seasoned Engagement Specialist, Certified Community Health Worker, Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Recovery Coach
- Dr. Orlando Jermaine Bego, PhD, MDiv, Senior Pastor of The CenterPoint Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. and Owner of Transformative Coaching & Training Center (TC2)
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the role of faith-based organizations in providing support and reducing harm within communities.
- Identify common barriers to implementing harm reduction in faith-based settings.
- Discuss effective strategies and tools to engage faith-based organizations.
- Describe the impact of stigma on harm reduction efforts within faith communities.
NOTE: This course does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Description: This insightful webinar will guide you through the crucial steps in accessing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment spaces. Gain a nuanced understanding of the diverse range of SUD treatment options available within the continuum of care. Learn to discern the right candidates for referral to these programs and develop effective communication strategies for facilitating these crucial conversations. We'll explore the pivotal role of sustained, open-ended discussions in the context of SUD treatment, and recognize the invaluable perspectives brought by People Who Use Lived Experience (PWLE) to this process. Prepare to enhance your proficiency in bridging the gap to SUD treatment spaces and providing essential support to those in need.
Faculty: Carolina Diaz, ACR Health & Elizabeth Wright, ACR Health
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define and differentiate SUD treatment spaces within the continuum of care.
- Identify the appropriate candidates for referral to SUD treatment programs.
- Develop effective communication strategies for discussing and referring patients to SUD treatment services.
- Locate nearby SUD treatment spaces for seamless patient referrals.
- Appreciate the significance of sustained, open-ended discussions in the context of SUD treatment, and recognize the unique value that People Who Use Lived Experience (PWLE) bring to this process.
NOTE: This session does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Description: This webinar highlights the importance of using multiple data sources to increase the efficacy of outreach, client engagement and program success. Participants will learn vital information on how to best use data and statistics, as well as real world application to inform the community about prevention in regards to HIV, HCV, STIs, and Drug User Health.
Faculty:
- Steve Wood, Senior Education and Advocacy Coordinator at HealthHIV
- Sarah Brodt, MPH, Associate Director of Health Services Research and Evaluations at HealthHIV
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize local, state, and national data sources as guiding tools in community health initiatives to effectively inform decision-making processes.
- Explain the critical role of documentation in community health management.
- Discuss the significance of data collection for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and its role in motivating their initiatives and spaces.
- Describe strategies to enhance health outcomes through effective data utilization, including identifying relevant data, analyzing it, and implementing informed interventions.
- Identify methods to leverage local data sources to address gaps in service provision.
NOTE: This course does NOT offer continuing education credits.