Speaker: Susan Stellin

About:
Part 1 (6/12/24): This training session, part one of two, will help New York City Supportive Housing providers increase their knowledge about substance use disorders and gain confidence engaging residents in discussions about risky behaviors and ways to reduce harm and access help. Topics will include an examination of how we typically learn about addiction, treatment, and recovery; types of substance use; how substance use disorders are diagnosed, and substance use among people experiencing housing challenges. These topics will be introduced within a harm reduction framework, including an overview of harm reduction principles and practices and ways to address stigma that impacts people who use drugs.

Part 2 (6/18/24): This training session, part two of two, will help New York City Supportive Housing providers increase their knowledge about substance use disorders and gain confidence engaging residents in discussions about risky behaviors and ways to reduce harm and access help. Topics will include an examination of how we typically learn about addiction, treatment, and recovery; types of substance use; how substance use disorders are diagnosed, and substance use among people experiencing housing challenges. These topics will be introduced within a harm reduction framework, including an overview of harm reduction principles and practices and ways to address stigma that impacts people who use drugs.

Activity Learning Objectives:

1. 1. Review harm reduction framework within current context of addiction and risky behaviors
   2. Overview of harm reduction principles and practices
   3. Provide ways to address stigma impacting people who use drugs