(WEBINAR) Harm Reduction 101

CE Type:*Cert of Attendance Only

# of CE's: Certificate of Attendance only

CE Type: Certificate of Attendance Only

 

About This Course

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.

Learning Objectives: 

  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

 

Intended Audience: 

Drug and alcohol, homeless services staff, anyone that works with people who use drugs.

 

Instructional Level: 

Introductory

 

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. Certificates of Attendance will be available to download from the Learning Hub once the evaluation is successfully submitted.

 

Credit Statements:

Certificates of Attendance Only

Course Instructors

February 28, 2023

Kay McGuffin

She/her

Addiction Recovery Training Specialist

BHTEN

MSW

Kay (she/her) is one of BHTEN’s Addiction Recovery Training Specialists. With a history of working in the public sector, non-profits, and community organizing efforts, Kay is experienced in crisis management, substance use response, training implementation, and working with LGBTQIA+ populations. She previously worked with youth and families experiencing chronic or anticipatory homelessness, and adults in substance use recovery and/or active use. Kay is also a harm reduction organizer in Philadelphia and applies a harm reduction framework to her direct practice and systems level work. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

May 23, 2023

Kay McGuffin

She/her

Addiction Recovery Training Specialist

BHTEN

MSW

Kay (she/her) is one of BHTEN’s Addiction Recovery Training Specialists. With a history of working in the public sector, non-profits, and community organizing efforts, Kay is experienced in crisis management, substance use response, training implementation, and working with LGBTQIA+ populations. She previously worked with youth and families experiencing chronic or anticipatory homelessness, and adults in substance use recovery and/or active use. Kay is also a harm reduction organizer in Philadelphia and applies a harm reduction framework to her direct practice and systems level work. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

September 5, 2023

Kay McGuffin

She/her

Addiction Recovery Training Specialist

BHTEN

MSW

Kay (she/her) is one of BHTEN’s Addiction Recovery Training Specialists. With a history of working in the public sector, non-profits, and community organizing efforts, Kay is experienced in crisis management, substance use response, training implementation, and working with LGBTQIA+ populations. She previously worked with youth and families experiencing chronic or anticipatory homelessness, and adults in substance use recovery and/or active use. Kay is also a harm reduction organizer in Philadelphia and applies a harm reduction framework to her direct practice and systems level work. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

November 1, 2023

Kay McGuffin

She/her

Addiction Recovery Training Specialist

BHTEN

MSW

Kay (she/her) is one of BHTEN’s Addiction Recovery Training Specialists. With a history of working in the public sector, non-profits, and community organizing efforts, Kay is experienced in crisis management, substance use response, training implementation, and working with LGBTQIA+ populations. She previously worked with youth and families experiencing chronic or anticipatory homelessness, and adults in substance use recovery and/or active use. Kay is also a harm reduction organizer in Philadelphia and applies a harm reduction framework to her direct practice and systems level work. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.