The following resources address HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and substance use disorder (SUD). For additional AETC Program resources, visit the AETC National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC) website, www.aidsetc.org.
Technical Assistance
- Opioid Response Network – ORN provides education, training, and educational resources tailored specifically to states, communities, and healthcare systems using local, experienced consultants in prevention, treatment, and recovery of opioid use disorders.
- MidAtlantic AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Midwest AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
- Mountain West AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, North and South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
- New England AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
- Northeast/Caribbean AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Pacific AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the 6 U.S.-affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions.
- South Central AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Southeast AETC – For HIV training, technical assistance, and/or capacity building assistance in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Slidesets
- Ending the HIV & HCV Epidemics: A Critical Role for Substance Use Providers – National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (published on 10/1/19)
Archived Webinars/Recordings
- When you can't stop the parTy... the Syndemic of HIV and Chemsex. NAHEWD. The speaker discussed the phenomenon of Chemsex and syndemic HIV, substances commonly used in the setting of Chemsex, harm reduction strategies to employ when caring for patients engaging in Chemsex, and 2 evidence-based treatments for patients engaging in Chemsex. This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 6/3/22. Review the session slides.
- Primary Care Considerations for Patients Using Methamphetamines. NAHEWD. The speaker discussed evidence-based treatments and clinical pearls to help patients struggling with methamphetamine use. This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 5/6/22. Review the session slides.
- Safety Optimization (Harm Reduction) for Sexual & Gender Diverse People Who Participate in Chemsex. NAHEWD. The speaker discussed Chemsex and substance use in sexual and gender-diverse populations. This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 4/1/22. Review the session slides.
- Integrating HIV and SUD care at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC): Lessons Learned. NAHEWD. The speakers shared their experience integrating programs and starting new processes at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) in Lawrence, MA. This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 3/4/22. Review the session slides.
- Initiation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. NAHEWD. The speaker provided practical guidance on the use of medications for opioid use disorder. This was the seventh session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 1/14/22. Review the session slides.
- Treating HIV at the Intersections of Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness. NAHEWD. The speaker described Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s innovative, multidisciplinary approach for engaging and treating people with HIV and substance use disorder who are simultaneously experiencing homelessness. This was the sixth session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 12/10/21. Review the session slides.
- Bluegrass Care Clinic: Coordinated team-based approach to opioid treatment with HIV primary care. NAHEWD. The speaker shared the steps the team took to identify gaps in care related to the opioid epidemic and discuss successful approaches. This was the fifth session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 11/12/21. Review the session slides.
- Integration of opioid use disorder and HIV treatment among persons involved in the justice system is not only smart, it is the right thing to do! NAHEWD. The speaker provided an overview of how the integration of medication treatment for opioid use disorder can improve opioid outcomes as well as HIV treatment outcomes among those released from prison and jail. This was the fourth session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 10/8/21. Review the session slides.
- Collaborative Approaches to Caring for Patients with Substance Use Disorders. NAHEWD. The speaker discussed evolving models of integrated care for patients with substance use disorders with an emphasis on helping patients navigate transitions of care. This was the third session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 9/10/21. Review the session slides.
- Medical Advocacy and Outreach (MAO) Perspectives on Take Back, Educate, and Inundate. NAHEWD. The speaker discussed innovative approaches to opioid prevention in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) settings. This was the second session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 8/13/21. Review the session slides.
- Integrated Care for Individuals Living with HIV and Substance Use Disorder. NAHEWD. This session was the kick-off session in NAHEWD's 7-part national webinar series Bridging HIV, HCV, and SUD: Innovations in the Field. Archived on 7/9/21. Review the session slides.
- HCV – Panel Discussion with HCV Elimination Taskforce. Midwest AETC. Part 3 of 3, this webinar series focused on the colliding co-occurring epidemics of HIV, viral hepatitis, and opioids. This 3-part webinar series was hosted in collaboration with NAHEWD. Archived on 1/29/21.
- 2021 Update: Chronic Pain and the Opiate Epidemic. Midwest AETC. Part 2 of 3, this webinar series focused on the colliding co-occurring epidemics of HIV, viral hepatitis, and opioids. This 3-part webinar series was hosted in collaboration with NAHEWD. Archived on 1/28/21.
- HIV, HCV & Opioids: HIV and Trauma. Midwest AETC. Part 1 of 3, this webinar series focused on the colliding co-occurring epidemics of HIV, viral hepatitis, and opioids. This 3-part webinar series was hosted in collaboration with NAHEWD. Archived on 1/22/21.