Past Events

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the San Francisco Public Library! Get ready to learn about Street Medicine, a unique approach to healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness. Our expert speaker will share their knowledge and experiences, providing valuable insights into this important field. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. See […]

Training Overview: This training outlines an integrated approach to conducting case management for people who use drugs. This course details how to facilitate an integrated prevention counseling session. Critical counseling skills and concepts are explored in depth and role plays offer multiple opportunities to practice delivering case management and counseling for people who use drugs. […]

Training Overview: This training provides a brief overview of drug related stigma and then takes a deeper dive into depressants and stimulants. We review consumption methods and effects of each drugs, as well as how to recognize and support someone who is in withdrawal, is too high, or is experiencing overdose of each substance we […]

Training Overview: This two-hour online training will introduce the concepts of social inequalities faced by people who use drugs, the stigma they experience, and how this impacts their ability to access services. Through evaluation of one’s own potential role in perpetuating drug-related stigma, participants will develop new strategies for building more authentic and productive relationships […]

Training Overview: Pregnant and parenting people who use substances are one of the most stigmatized and demonized subsets of the population. Experience with bias, judgment, and scrutiny - especially from healthcare workers, loved ones, family, and friends - can isolate people and make it harder to seek prenatal care, mental health counseling, social services, and […]

The HCV/HIV/STI/Overdose Prevention Skills Certification Training is a five day community-building and learning experience. Throughout the week, learners will engage in rich conversations, share educational moments, participate in interactive activities, observe and perform role plays, and practice hands-on experiences that will provide them with: Health information pertinent to supporting clients making informed choices regarding their […]

Welcome to HIV 101, an online event where we'll dive into all things HIV. Whether you're curious, want to learn more, or just need a refresher, this event is for you! Join us as we explore the basics of HIV, its transmission, prevention methods, and debunk some common myths. Our knowledgeable speakers will provide valuable insights […]

Presenter: Andrew Reynolds MORE INFO COMING SOON! Register Organizer: The Academy

Training Overview: This workshop explores boundary setting and disclosure between people who use drugs and providers within a harm reduction framework. The workshop will provide guidance and ‘best practices’ for identifying boundary issues and boundary violations in their daily work with participants. In addition, the function of individual and group supervision will be discussed, in […]

Presenter: Roxie Corrigan MORE INFO COMING SOON! Register Organizer: The Academy

Training Overview: This online training seeks to create space for reflection and conversation with participants about the concept of cultural humility with the goal of initiating and sustaining a culture of continuous learning, reflection, and humility while helping training attendees explore and understand the following: what is the concept of cultural humility, why is it […]

Presenter: Andrew Reynolds MORE INFO COMING SOON! Register Organizer: The Academy