Date: July 26, 2021 | ![]() |
Format: Webinar | ![]() |
Contact Hours: 1.25 NAADAC |
Time: 1 PM—2:30 PM ET | ![]() |
Cost: FREE | ![]() |
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Substance use and HIV are important public health issues on their own and in conjunction with each other. Substance use is a major risk factor for contracting HIV and substance use disorders are prevalent among people living with HIV. In addition to the expected negative health outcomes from substance use, it can also significantly worsen the progression of HIV. HIV has a disproportionate impact on populations already facing unequal health outcomes, such as racial and ethnic minorities, communities with lower socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ populations. This two-part webinar series will review key information on the connections between substance use and HIV, discuss why prevention professionals should consider providing HIV-relevant services, and present strategies and recommendations for moving forward.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide recommendations to prevention professionals interested in providing HIV-related services. This includes dual-focused substance use and HIV prevention programming, substance use prevention services for people living with or at risk for HIV, and HIV prevention services for people with or at risk for substance use. The webinar will provide examples of evidence-based and promising programs and discuss the importance of developing public health partnerships to implement them. It will review opportunities to improve services for populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, such as LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Hispanic communities, and share examples of successful practices. The webinar will also provide key recommendations for developing new pilot programs and ensuring to incorporate cultural competency and humility. Lastly, it will provide an opportunity for webinar participants to take part in small breakout group discussion of these topics.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review evidence-based and promising programs for HIV and substance use prevention
- Summarize opportunities to improve services and to develop public health collaborative partnerships
- Discuss recommendations for developing new pilot programs
- Provide small group discussion and shared learning opportunity
PRESENTERS
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*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the 1.25 NAADAC contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in Zoom.
Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are in need of any special accommodations, please notify the Central East PTTC Webinar Team three weeks in advance of the event, or as soon as possible, by emailing [email protected]