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Webinar Low-Barrier Shelter Models for People Who Use Drugs

Date: Nov 14 2023 | 1 - 2:30pm (EST)

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Recording of Webinar

Description

This webinar will feature Camillus House (Miami, FL) and Beacon House (Philadelphia, PA) sharing information about their low-barrier shelter models for people who use drugs. Attendees will learn about different models for providing low-barrier shelter access for people who use drugs and will have the opportunity to hear from people about their own experiences staying in low-barrier shelter programs.

Webinar Objectives

  1. Describe essential characteristics of low-barrier programs to improve access to services for people who use drugs.
  2. Learn strategies for addressing common challenges in implementing low-barrier shelter access.

Link to Evaluation and Certificate of Participation

Resource Downloads

Webinar Slides English Version (PDF) Webinar Slides for Notetaking English Version (PDF)

Webinar Speakers

  • KATE GLEASON-BACHMAN, MPH, BSN, RN, WCC (Moderator) (SHE/HER/HERS)

    Clinical and Quality Improvement Nurse Manager, National Health Care for the Homeless Council

  • JENNY GOMEZ (SHE/HER/HERS)

    Director of Behavioral Health Services, Camillus House

  • DALE TIPPETT (HE/HIM/THEY)

    Director of Homeless Services, Prevention Point Philadelphia

Classification

Topic
Co-occurring Disorders
Substance Use: Substance use prevention
Substance Use: Substance use treatment
Housing Models: Housing First
Housing Models: Emergency Shelter
Treatment Models : Harm reduction
Language
English

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