Title: Prevention That Meets People Where They Are - Part 1
Description: This session explores the intersection of substance use, sexual health, and drug user health through a client-centered lens. Participants will examine practical strategies to support HIV/STI prevention, overdose prevention, and safer substance use practices while emphasizing autonomy, feasibility, stigma reduction, and the importance of intimacy in care and prevention planning.
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two client-centered strategies that support sexual health and overdose prevention for people who use drugs.
Explore realistic and nonjudgmental approaches to prevention planning that align with a client’s needs, goals, and circumstances.
Faculty: Dr. Monica Ruiz
Audience: This activity is intended for Community Health Workers, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other clinical and community providers.