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

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Two Lives: Ethical and Compassionate Care in Pregnancy and Substance Use

Join our faculty, Kelly Sue Ramsey, and moderator, Steve Wood, as they explore compassionate, stigma-free treatment and support for pregnant patients who use drugs, centering on drug user health, informed choice, and patient autonomy.

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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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Learning Spotlight

September 4th is World Sexual Health Day; September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day!

In recognition of World Sexual Health Day (#WorldSexualHealthDay) and National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (#HIVAgingAwarenessDay), the DC Engage Drug User Health Learning Institute is highlighting learning opportunities focused on sexual health, HIV prevention, education, and healthy aging. This month features our Most Popular training and additional Staff Picks addressing topics that promote informed decision-making, reduce stigma, and support healthier communities across the lifespan.

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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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Motivational Interviewing for Drug User Health Settings

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

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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