New publication in the journal of Harm Reduction Human service settings, especially those not specifically focused on supporting people who use drugs (PWUD), offer a unique opportunity to prevent overdose […]
Tag: Overdose
[IN-PERSON WORKSHOP] Training of Trainers: Opioid Overdose Rescue (CEUs)
9:30am – Check-in & Breakfast 10am – Workshop Begins This full-day workshop will prepare new trainers to deliver our two-hour overdose rescue training to members of their staff and […]
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[VIRTUAL TRAINING] Opioid Overdose Prevention (CEUs)
Participants will explore strategies to address the risks of overdose with a harm reduction approach. The scenario-based training providers opportunities for discussion and practice about issues of safety, grief, and […]
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[VIRTUAL TRAINING] Opioid Overdose Rescue (CEUs)
Participants will learn about opioids and risk factors for overdose. They will then explore strategies for rescues and practices strategies through scenarios. Learning Objectives: Name 5 risk factors for […]
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[DEADLINE] Applications due for “Improving Overdose Safety at Work: A Public Health Learning Cohort”
Applications are now open for BeHERE’s Improving Overdose Safety at Work: A Public Health Learning Cohort. APPLY HERE Improving Overdose Safety at Work is a FREE opportunity to learn in a peer setting about […]
[Cohort] Improving Overdose Safety at Work: A Public Health Learning Cohort
Health Resources in Action’s Behavioral Health and Racial Equity Initiative, or BeHERE, is proud to announce the launch of Improving Overdose Safety at Work: A Public Health Learning Cohort focused on overdose prevention, response, […]
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[Workshop] Reflecting on Grief & Loss: A Grounded Workshop for Service Providers (5-6 hours)
[IN-PERSON TRAINING] Working with People Who Use Stimulants (CEUs)
As drug use changes and evolves in Massachusetts and beyond, we need to be prepared to support clients no matter what substances they use. Learn the basics of what stimulants […]
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[IN-PERSON SUMMIT] Resiliency for Service Providers
REGISTER Resiliency for Service Providers: How Can Our Community Process Grief and Promote Healing in Times of Loss? Wednesday, June 14th 9:30am-3:00pm AC Hotel by Marriott, Worcester 125 Front […]
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[Publication] BeHERE Training 2022 Evaluation – Executive Summary
This Executive Summary discusses the evaluation of BeHERE trainings delivered between April 2020 and June 2022. In 2022, HRiA engaged evaluation consultant Hope Worden Kenefick, MSW, PhD and MPH candidate […]
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[VIRTUAL TRAINING] Secondary Trauma and Helping Professionals
This non-clinical training module covers secondary trauma and cumulative stress with a specific focus on wellness and safety for service providers working in direct care with people who use drugs. […]
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[VIRTUAL TRAINING] Opioid Overdose Prevention (Part 2 of 2)
During this two-hour training, participants will explore strategies to address the risks of overdose with a harm reduction approach. The scenario-based training provides opportunities for discussion and practice about issues […]
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[VIRTUAL TRAINING] Opioid Overdose Rescue (Part 1 of 2)
This two-hour training will introduce opioids and risk factors for overdose. Participants will learn skills for overdose rescue and practice using scenarios. Part 1 of 2. Click here to register. […]
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[Workshop] Promising Policies & Practices in Overdose Prevention, Response, & Postvention (5-6 hours)
VIRTUAL TRAINING: Secondary Trauma and Helping Professionals
This non-clinical training module covers secondary trauma and cumulative stress with a specific focus on wellness and safety for service providers working in direct care with people who use drugs. […]
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VIRTUAL TRAINING: Working with People Who Use Stimulants
As drug use changes and evolves in Massachusetts and beyond, we need to be prepared to support clients no matter what substances they use. Learn the basics of what stimulants […]
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VIRTUAL TRAINING: Best Supervisory Practices: Working through Incidents & Crises (w/CEUs)
This non-clinical supervision training is designed to educate and build skills around best supervisory practices for people who are working in direct human services and social services fields, including substance […]
VIRTUAL TRAINING: Addressing Drug-Related Stigma & Bias
Drug-related stigma presents barriers to effectively supporting clients who use drugs. Our biases are learned from a culture that stigmatizes drug use and ostracizes those with substance use disorders. This […]
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Community Naloxone Purchasing Program
This program aims to fill gap between pharmacies and OEND programs through a streamlined system to order naloxone from the state. […]
Illinois Helpline – Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) resources for clinicians
This site offers support for Illinois-based clinicians providing MAR, also known as Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). In the Toolkits, watch quick video guides for clinicians providing MAR and […]
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[Training] Preventing Injury, Pain & Opioid Use in the Workplace
This training for employers will describe how workplace conditions may lead to injury, pain, and opioid use, explore strategies to create a work environment that will help prevent opioid use […]
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Vermont Helplink
VT Helplink is your statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Vermont. Helplink services are free and confidential. Our caring, trained Specialists will help you […]
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services in Massachusetts. Helpline services are free and confidential. Our caring, trained Specialists […]
Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances
The IL Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois. The IL Helpline serves people using opioids and other substances, with […]
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Engaging service providers as harm reductionists: Learning to implement harm reduction strategies amidst organizational and institutional barriers
This abstract describes a presentation from the APHA 2020 annual conference where we shared a framework of harm reduction and explore the ways that organizations can implement harm reduction practices […]
Social Distancing and Recovery from Substance Use
This article explores how people can continue in their recovery and stay healthy and how loved ones can help during this or any future public health crisis. […]
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Naloxone/overdose prevention
Everyone can play a role in preventing overdose. People who actively use opioids, friends and family, first responders, and even community members can help prevent and stop overdose. This page […]
Naloxone facts and formulations
This page provides facts about naloxone (Narcan) and guidance on how to obtain and use it to reverse overdose. […]
[Publication] Overdose Prevention, Response, and Postvention: Promising Policies and Practices for Organizations
Overdose Prevention, Response, and Postvention: Promising Policies and Practices for Organizations aims to help organizations and agencies reduce fatal opioid overdoses in a variety of settings. This includes, but is […]
[Workshop] Training of Trainers – Opioid Overdose Rescue and Naloxone Administration (5-6 hours)
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[Training] Best Supervisory Practices: Working through Incidents & Crises (3 hours)
This three-hour, non-clinical training is intended to provide supervisors with the best practices and tools for nurturing and supporting staff who work in substance use, harm reduction, homeless services, and […]
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[Training] Opioid Overdose Prevention: Harm Reduction & Safety Planning with Clients (2.5 hours)
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[Training] Opioid Overdose Rescue (2.5 hours)
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