Faith and Sexuality: Shaping Conversations Supporting Sexual Health
July 1, 2026JULY 20, 2026 @ 12PM EDT — This webinar explores the intersection of faith, sexual health, relationships, and wellness through a culturally responsive lens. Participants will hear from public health and sexual health professionals and engage in a meaningful discussion about HIV prevention, reproductive health, healthy relationships, and the influence of faith communities on health and well-being. By centering the experiences of Black women, this session aims to promote empowerment, reduce stigma, and encourage open, judgment-free conversations that support holistic wellness.
When Our Clients Age: Adapting Drug User Health for Older Adults
This webinar will help participants build practical skills for assessing and supporting older clients, including those with long-term substance use histories. Participants will explore how aging changes the way drugs affect the body, why overdose risk increases, and how common signs of substance use may present differently in older adults.
Honoring Traditions, Advancing Health: Delivering Culturally Responsive HIV Prevention and Care with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
June 29, 2026This e-learning module explores the intersection of cultural traditions and HIV prevention in Native communities. Learners will gain foundational knowledge of the historical, social, and cultural factors that influence HIV risk and access to care, as well as an overview of disparities impacting Native populations. The module highlights culturally responsive, community-led approaches to prevention, including the integration of traditional practices and the importance of trust-building.
Affirming Care for Immigrant Communities: Building Inclusive and Responsive Services
June 3, 2026This session equips participants with tools to create affirming, inclusive services for immigrant communities with a focus on respect, access, and trust across Maryland’s service systems.
Trauma-Informed Care: Practical Tools for the HIV Prevention Workforce
May 28, 2026This webinar provides an overview of trauma-informed care and its application across clinical and programmatic HIV settings. Participants will explore how trauma impacts health behaviors, engagement in care, and service delivery, and will be introduced to practical, evidence-informed tools that can be integrated into everyday practice.
Real Talk, Real Impact: HIV Prevention and Sex Work
May 8, 2026This webinar explores the intersection of sex work, access to healthcare, and community safety. Participants will learn practical strategies for building trust, engaging respectfully, and supporting autonomy while working to reduce stigma and create safer, more inclusive service environments.
Creating Stigma-Free Services: Community-Based Settings
April 28, 2026Designed for outreach and community-based staff, this training explores how stigma shows up in everyday interactions and offers practical tools to foster welcoming, respectful environments that support engagement and retention.
Enhancing Care for Migrant Clients Living with HIV: Strategies for Support and Access
February 11, 2026This webinar will provide practical strategies to strengthen care and access for migrant clients affected by HIV, with a primary focus on African migrant communities.
LoveHER: Exploring Intimacy, Confidence & Connections
January 27, 2026LoveHER, a live, virtual event, with Howard University’s Empower Peer Educators, was designed to advance sexual health awareness, promote body positivity, and address the unique experiences of Black women in contemporary cultural contexts. The 90-minute session engaged participants in evidence-informed discussions and interactive activities, fostering both knowledge acquisition and personal empowerment.
Stronger Futures: Re-Entry Support for Black Women with HIV
November 5, 2025This powerful webinar spotlights the resilience of Black women living with HIV as they return to their communities after involvement in the justice system. This engaging session will uncover how stigma, systemic inequities, and gaps in care shape health outcomes, while also lifting up real-world strategies that work.
Needs of Returning Citizens with Substance Use Disorders
May 9, 2025This module covers the various health and social needs of previously incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders upon returning home to their Washington, D.C. communities.
Faith in Action: Alternative Harm Reduction Strategies for Youth
April 29, 2025Join us for an insightful and transformative presentation as we explore the intersection of faith, community support, and youth well-being. In this panel discussion, we will examine alternative harm reduction strategies for addressing substance use, mental health challenges, and risky behaviors among young people in our congregational settings.
