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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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DC Engage Capacity Building Microgrants Call for Application

DC Engage is seeking DC-based organizations to apply for two microgrants to strengthen coordinated care for people experiencing substance use and related health needs. One microgrant will support an obstetric (OB) clinic serving pregnant patients with substance use diagnoses. The second will support a behavioral health organization working at the intersection of SUD, mental health, and criminal justice involvement to build stronger connections to DC Health and to community-based overdose prevention services.

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DC Engage Emergency Department-Based Overdose Prevention and Linkage to Care Microgrant Call for Application

DC Engage is seeking a DC-based organization to implement or expand an emergency department (ED)-based overdose prevention and linkage-to-care initiative. The initiative will strengthen identification and engagement of patients at risk for overdose, facilitate connections to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, and support access to community-based overdose prevention and drug user health services.

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DC Engage Podcasts

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

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Learning Spotlight

Community Partnerships and Access to Care

Strong partnerships help organizations respond to community needs. Explore opportunities to identify service gaps, share knowledge, and connect people with resources and support.

Quick Learning: From Conflict to Connection

Explore “Evaluating and Developing Current and Potential Partnerships that Close Gaps in Overdose Prevention Services,” part of the RapidLearn Series. This module focuses on strategic partnerships and the process of developing new collaborations.

Explore the RapidLearn Series: https://reduceharmdc.org/training/rapidlearn/

Listen and Learn: Building Bridges

Listen to “Building Bridges: Stakeholder Identification and Community Engagement” to explore how organizations can identify key stakeholders, foster authentic relationships, and strengthen community engagement efforts to create lasting change.

Listen to the podcast: https://healthhiv.org/resource/building-bridges-stakeholder-identification-and-community-engagement/

Featured Accredited Learning

“Stimulants and Psychosis: Prescription Stimulant Misuse and Abuse” explores how providers can identify prescription stimulant misuse and address concerns before they develop into chronic issues.

Access the course: https://reduceharmdc.org/training/prescription-stimulant-misuse-and-abuse/

Learning with DUHLI

Explore the Drug User Health Training Certificate Series and consider how continued learning can support your work with individuals and communities.

Explore the Certificate Series: https://reduceharmdc.org/certificate-series/

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DC Engage Micrograntees

Our current and former DC Engage Micrograntees 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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  • From Trusted Presence to Community-Designed Programming: A Faith-Rooted Model for Advancing Drug User Health in Washington, DC

    This breakout session explores community-driven approaches to drug user health and response activities that address stigma, expand access to harm reduction and recovery resources, and strengthen connections to care. The presenter will share lessons learned from building a multigenerational, faith-rooted continuum of prevention, education, service navigation, and support in communities impacted by health disparities.

    Learn More: From Trusted Presence to Community-Designed Programming: A Faith-Rooted Model for Advancing Drug User Health in Washington, DC

  • Culturally Responsive Methods of Engagement for Diverse Populations at Risk of Overdose

    This breakout session focuses on culturally responsive approaches to building trust, reducing barriers to care, and fostering meaningful connections with individuals across diverse populations. Participants will examine practical outreach strategies, communication techniques, and inclusive practices that support equitable, person-centered overdose prevention and drug user health services.

    Learn More: Culturally Responsive Methods of Engagement for Diverse Populations at Risk of Overdose

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