December Cultural Humility & Community Overdose Info Session

Community Cultural Humility and Overdose Prevention Event Description: In this 90-minute workshop, we will examine the roots and impact of the stigma that exists around substance use, and we will begin to unpack how to best address this stigma at an individual, community, and systemic level. We will then review the impact of opioid overdoses in New York State and learn how to respond to a potential opioid overdose emergency. Each attendee will leave this training with the knowledge of how to respond to an overdose, as well two doses of Narcan/naloxone in a personal overdose response kit.
About the Alliance for Positive Health: Serving 15 counties in New York State, the Alliance for Positive Health is a leader in testing and care coordination services for those living with or at risk of contracting HIV. Our responsibility is to empower and support those impacted by sexually transmitted diseases, substance use and substance use disorder, and associated health and mental health challenges. Through our 9+ service programs, we are able to support individuals with housing, nutrition, medical care coordination, harm reduction, and more.
About Sophie (class leader): Sophie (she/they) is the Capital Region Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator at the Alliance for Positive Health. With a background in neuroscience and chemistry, Sophie brings the most up-to-date research on substance use to life through interactive presentations and judgement-free education. Outside of work, they enjoy cooking, rowing, and crafting!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Community Room @ Honest Weight Food Co-op, 100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, United States