Harm Reduction in Practice

Date

Monday, September 16, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Location

Sisson Room
Peterborough Lions Community Centre
347 Burnham Street
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 1T5

Course Description

An in-depth look at harm reduction as a foundational model for health and social services. This interactive multimedia workshop will invite participants to engage in several core principles that comprise harm reduction as related to substance use. Through large and small group discussions and various group and individual exercises, participants will cultivate a more concrete understanding of harm reduction and work to develop an assortment of tools and strategies to better implement harm reduction practically in their professional and personal lives.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an understanding of the principles and practices of harm reduction;
• Understand the role of stigma in the negative health outcomes for People Who Use Drugs;
• Learn about common harm reduction supplies and their uses, including safe disposal practices;
• Gain an understanding of harm reduction programming in our community.

Participant Testimonials

“Very grateful for the information and the candid and compassionate way it was presented!”

“I loved the workshop. It was very interesting to learn, and I like how you got everyone involved in small groups and asking questions.”

“This was the most eye-opening education program that I have participated in, in a very long time.”

Facilitator Biography

Carolyn King | 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

Bio coming soon.

Pricing

• Early Bird Ticket for Peterborough-Based Participants: $69.00*
• Regular Ticket for Peterborough-Based Participants: $89.00*
• Regular Ticket for Participants Outside of Peterborough: $109.00*

*Plus Eventbrite's fee.

The cost of this workshop has been subsidized through a partnership with the Peterborough Drug Strategy and its members. Additionally, local participants can contact us to apply for a bursary.

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