Harm Reduction in All Directions: Supporting the Workforce

Sponsored by the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute's Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER)

Harm reduction program staff serve an essential role in improving the health of people who use drugs. As frontline workers and first responders, they bring unique expertise and community connection to their work. However, their strengths and specialized needs are often overlooked. In this webinar you will learn about: -The composition of the harm reduction workforce -Strengths and challenges of faced by harm reduction staff -Strategies to support staff in this field Presenters Katie McCormick, PhD, MSW, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Addiction Research Institute, University of Texas at Austin Everett Maroon, MPH, Executive Director, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart