Among various approaches to substance use and recovery, Harm Reduction aims to eliminate degrading stigma and meet the person where they are at. This introductory level course provides an overview of harm reduction history, philosophy, and practices. The presentation will include evidence-based harm reduction practices in working with a person or group with substance abuse disorders.
1. Describe the philosophy of harm reduction
2. List various ways harm reduction can be applied in practice
3. Identify the benefits of a harm reduction approach
Supervisory, management, and frontline staff at Behavioral Health Agencies
Introductory
Participants must attend entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All certificates will be emailed to participants within 30 business days of training.