Outreach and Engagement of People Who Use Drugs
Explore how harm reduction programs can work with people who use drugs.
Welcome
Learning Objectives
Pre-Test
Why Do People Use Drugs?
Examples
Reflection: Why do people use drugs?
Drug, Set, and Setting
Reflection: Just Stop
Why People Don't "Just Stop" Using Drugs
Reflection: Society and Drug Use
Competing Needs and Concerns
Stigma and Drug Use
Key Elements of Drug Related Stigma
Intersection of Stigma, Inequality, and Social Determinants
Reflection: Minimizing and Challenging Stigma
Why Harm Reduction?
Harm Reduction Prnciples
Applying the Principles
Terrell: Harm Reduction Saved My Life
Providing Effective Services
Open Communication
Changing the Language around Labels and Behavior
Nonverbal Communication
Reflection: Nonverbal Communication
How to Talk About Drug Use
Open-ended Questions
Take Your Time
Discussing Perceived Risk
Sense of Control
Promoting Ongoing Engagement
Reflection: Communication and Engagement
Approach to Outreach
Outreach and Engagement
Tips from Outreach Workers in Maryland
Participant Needs
Referral Networks
Research, Reflect, Connect
Population-specific Considerations
Community Needs
Reflection: Community Needs
Law Enforcement
Reflection: Law Enforcement
Addressing Common Concerns
Discussion
Post-Test
Outreach and Engagement of People Who Use Drugs Feedback
Outreach and Engagement of People Who Use Drugs Feedback
Conclusion