Name: Exploring and Creating an Optimal Relationship with Substance Use
Start: 2025-05-08T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-08T20:30:00-04:00
Location: 3417 14th St NW

Exploring and Creating an Optimal Relationship with Substance Use

Hosted by Kris Oseth, LPC and the Dandelion Collective in Columbia Heights neighborhood.
About this Event

Come learn about the principles and practices of harm reduction in relation to substance use and abuse. Kris Oseth, LPC will help participants explore the full spectrum of use (from no use/sobriety to out of control use/abuse), benefits and consequences of substance use, and explore what participants’ optimal relationship with substance(s) are.
We will also explore underlying personal and mental health issues related to substance use and discuss/explore harm reduction strategies for achieving an optimal relationship with substance use. Participants will also learn about therapeutic and social support resources for sober recovery and harm reduction locally.

Where: Dandelion Collective, 3417 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Hosted by Kris Oseth, LPC at https://www.krisoseth.com/ and https://www.dandelioncollectivedc.com/. Email Kris at [email protected] for questions or therapy consultations, or to rent a space for an event at the Dandelion Collective.
FAQ: What's the best way for transportation?

The closest metro stop is Columbia Heights on the Green Line. Parking is also available on the street or in a nearby garage.
FAQ: Is the building wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible, as there are stairs connected to every entrance and no ramp. However, we are dedicated to creating access and have received approval from the landlord to make minor renovations to create this access. We are researching options and grants to make this possible. If you would like to share resources on creating ADA accessibility in DC or have any questions regarding our decision-making process when selecting this space, please feel free to email Kris at [email protected].

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This is a free mental health focused workshop and event led by the Queer Mental Health Initiative, which is a collaborative group of mental health professionals in the Washington, DC area who want to create free spaces, provide mental health resources, and empower queer-focused programming in 2025. All our invited, including allies!