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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Registration is now open for the 5th Annual DC Engage Drug User Health Conference!

Join us on International Overdose Awareness Day – Monday, August 31, 2026 – as we bring together experts, advocates, and community members committed to advancing drug user health strategies in Washington, DC.

August 31, 2026 • 9:00am – 3:30pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Library
901 G St NW • Washington, DC

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Stay up to date on the drug user health landscape in Washington, DC with this podcast series from DC Engage.

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Transforming Pleasure and Wellness: Party Culture, Safety, and Drug User Health

In this episode, we explore the intersections of pleasure, community wellness, stigma reduction, and drug user health.

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Building Bridges: Stakeholder Identification and Community Engagement

Strong partnerships are the foundation of meaningful community impact. In this episode, we explore how organizations can identify key stakeholders, foster authentic relationships, and strengthen community engagement efforts to create lasting change.

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Learning Spotlight

July is Disability Pride and Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

As we recognize Disability Pride Month and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the DC Engage Drug User Health Learning Institute is spotlighting learning opportunities centered on accessibility, mental health, and equitable care. This month features our Most Popular training and additional Staff Picks addressing topics such as reducing stigma, supporting diverse communities, promoting mental wellness, and advancing inclusive approaches to care.

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Hand-selected trainings recommended by subject matter experts to build confidence in managing stimulant-related psychosis and early intervention.

DC Engage Micro-Grantees

Our current and former DC Engage Micro-Grantees have made a powerful and lasting impact on drug user health in Washington, DC. We continue to be honored to collaborate with them and recognize their work here. Learn more about these organizations and how they uplift communities across the District.

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Latest Trainings

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Motivational Interviewing

AUGUST 20, 2026 | This interactive skill-building learning collaborative is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques when working with people who use drugs.

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Practical De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution Skills

JULY 23, 2026 | This skill building learning collaborative equips healthcare providers, outreach workers, peer navigators, and other frontline staff with practical techniques for de-escalation and conflict resolution when working with people who use drugs.

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