Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session: Psychedelic-assisted treatments for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health
Presenter: Albert Garcia-Romeu, Ph.D.
Description: As clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapies progress, the potential of approved psilocybin and MDMA-assisted treatments for anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders (SUDs) looks increasingly promising. Clinicians interested in new mental healthcare treatment options for SUDs can learn about current treatment designs and published study outcomes to consider how psychedelic-assisted therapies might serve people at risk for and living with HIV.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MEd0pxoPSe6Jh4O847g64w
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Presenter: Shannon Smith-Bernardin, PhD, RN, CDL
Description: This presentation will discuss the utilization of sobering centers in the care of adults with acute alcohol and/or drug intoxication as an alternative to the ED and jail. Focusing on the care delivery model, we will delve into the placement of sobering centers in the care continuum, including the role of these programs in stabilization and recovery, clinical care, harm reduction, policy, economic, and community safety.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B01z3q4HTce_HHyOP_PBDA
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session: Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field and Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) in rural communities
Presenter: Eliza Morrison & Bridget Volk
Description: This presentation will review data and public health challenges in HIV/HCV prevention and SSP access in rural Massachusetts. It will also review models to bring services to most at-risk communities and what the future of providing these services looks like.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SMlKlGrQSRuad7zrgSG62A
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session: Expanding Harm Reduction in Rural Appalachian Ohio
Presenter: Abby Spears, BA
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of the SHRPS syringe and harm reduction program from inception through the current iteration. The use of data, mapping, and community partnerships will be highlighted to provide comprehensive support and services.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MqdQs80PQB6qCwxXTJtD6w
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session: Combating the opioid crisis through inter-organizational partnership: A unique academic, EMS, and public health collaboration
Presenter: Thomas J. Stopka, Ph.D., MHS; Shikhar Shrestha, Ph.D.; Jon Kelley
Description: The presentation will focus on the collaborative efforts to develop and implement harm reduction, HIV, and overdose prevention efforts in Lowell, Massachusetts. The speakers will discuss their partnership among EMS, public health, and academic partners across different implementation and research projects.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nlah6QW4QcyhGMEh6wD6tA
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session: The role of overdose prevention centers in responding to the overdose and infectious disease crises in the United States
Presenter: Brandon Marshall, PhD
Description: In this webinar, Dr. Marshall will discuss how overdose prevention centers are an evidence-based strategy to prevent overdoses and reduce HIV/HCV transmission among people who use drugs.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BHEwJtmZQauII3-A5gnS5A
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session Topic: Harm reduction programming in rural areas
Presenter: Josh Swatek
Description: More information to follow.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: More information to follow.
Hosted by: NAHEWD
Session Topic: Chemsex & HIV
Presenter: Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
Description: More information to follow.
Event Type: Webinar
Continuing Education Credit: CEs will be offered.
Registration: More information to follow.