DC Engage, led by HealthHIV with funding from DC Health HAHSTA, strengthens the capacity of aspiring or established community-based organizations and peer-led coalitions in Washington, DC who serve people who use drugs.
Training and capacity-building integrate culturally and linguistically appropriate, evidence-based, and promising practice models to prevent opioid overdoses, enhance access to prevention and treatment, and reduce deaths associated with opioid use.
The Drug User Health Learning Institute from DC Engage and DC Health offers providers, community leaders, and other specialists free education and training covering key topics from naloxone administration and overdose response to stigma reduction and community outreach.
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The DC Engage podcast series explores critical issues in drug user health and overdose prevention through conversations with healthcare providers, public health professionals, community leaders, and individuals with lived experience. Each episode highlights practical strategies, emerging trends, and community-centered approaches that support equitable care and improved health outcomes.
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Care Delayed: Understanding Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
This podcast from DC Engage explores the complex barriers that individuals face when seeking care for mental health and substance use challenges. From stigma and systemic inequities to logistical and financial obstacles, the discussion highlights how these factors impact access to timely and effective treatment.
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More Than a Mood: Understanding Mental Health Warning Signs
This podcast from DC Engage explores common indicators of mental health challenges. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing early warning signs, including changes in mood, behavior, and functioning.
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Comprehensive, Evidence-Based, Consensus Guidelines for Prescription of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
This webinar offers a focused overview of the 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), highlighting evidence-based strategies for prescribing opioids to manage chronic non-cancer pain.
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Collaborating with CBOs to Enhance Harm Reduction Initiatives and Close Gaps in Services
This webinar will explore how community-based organizations can strengthen harm reduction efforts by working together to create a seamless network of support. By identifying service gaps and forming strategic partnerships within their immediate region, CBOs can offer a more comprehensive, wraparound approach to care—ensuring that individuals have continuous access to essential services like overdose prevention,…
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Care Delayed: Understanding Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
This podcast from DC Engage explores the complex barriers that individuals face when seeking care for mental health and substance use challenges. From stigma and systemic inequities to logistical and financial obstacles, the discussion highlights how these factors impact access to timely and effective treatment.
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More Than a Mood: Understanding Mental Health Warning Signs
This podcast from DC Engage explores common indicators of mental health challenges. Listeners will gain insight into recognizing early warning signs, including changes in mood, behavior, and functioning.
