About this Event
Emergency departments can offer a critical opportunity to connect with someone after an overdose, but that opportunity may be brief. Peer support professionals must build trust quickly, meet people where they are, and navigate fast-paced environments alongside medical teams with different responsibilities and perspectives.
This hands-on workshop focuses on what peer support actually looks like in the emergency room. Through realistic scenarios and practice conversations, participants will explore how to approach someone following an overdose, discuss treatment and other recovery options without pressure, and make meaningful connections within the limited time available.
We'll also examine how peers can collaborate with nurses and other medical professionals while advocating for the person's autonomy and maintaining the unique values of peer support.
What You'll Explore
- Starting supportive, nonjudgmental conversations after an overdose.
- Discussing treatment and other options while respecting a person's choices.
- Making timely connections to treatment and community resources.
- Navigating differences in perspective and collaborating with emergency department staff.
Who Should Attend?
New and emerging peer support professionals, individuals exploring the field, and experienced peers looking to strengthen their practice and get CEU's.
Workshop Format: In-person, interactive workshop | 90 minutes
Event venue & nearby stays
Foundation for Recovery Southern Nevada Recovery Community Center, 4800 Alpine Pl., Las Vegas, United States
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