Offering Support with a Harm Reduction Approach (Parts 1 and 2)-Recording Part 2

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Video Summary

The video features a follow-up workshop on "Substance Use and Housing Programs: Offering Support with a Harm Reduction Approach Part Two." The session begins with an invitation for participants to introduce themselves via the chat feature. As people join and settle in, the presenter reassures them that slides from both part one and today's part two of the series will be shared later.<br /><br />The core of the workshop focuses on applying a harm reduction approach to substance use within housing programs. The presenter revisits key concepts from the previous session, such as understanding harm reduction, the impact of stigma, and effective communication. Participants are encouraged to use the chat to share experiences and insights.<br /><br />The workshop transitions to offer more in-depth information on services and care for individuals with substance use disorders. Barriers to accessing care, like insurance obstacles, stigma, and transportation issues, are discussed. Strategies for offering low-threshold, person-centered, and trauma-informed care are highlighted, emphasizing the significance of physical and emotional safety, acknowledging participants' experiences, and offering choices in treatment.<br /><br />A critical part of the session focuses on detoxification, distinguishing it from treatment and emphasizing the importance of follow-up care to prevent relapse. The workshop also covers medications for opioid use disorder such as Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone, explaining their functions, benefits, and associated myths.<br /><br />Resources for finding treatment and support are detailed, including specific tools and hotlines. The session ends with a discussion on recovery, the impact of client losses on service providers, and strategies for addressing compassion fatigue. The presenter underscores the importance of self-care and organizational support to prevent burnout among those working in this challenging field. The workshop concludes with reminders about follow-up information and a request for participants to complete a feedback survey.

Keywords

harm reduction

substance use

housing programs

trauma-informed care

stigma

detoxification

opioid use disorder

Methadone

Buprenorphine

Naltrexone

compassion fatigue

self-care

recovery