BeHERE's effective virtual training to build capacity to support people who use drugs in non-substance use disorder settings.

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Background

Human service settings not specifically focused on supporting people who use drugs (PWUD), especially those with a substance use disorder (SUD), such as probation and parole services, homeless shelters, and work re-entry and job training programs, offer a unique opportunity to assist this population and prevent overdose deaths. During the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic), building capacity in such settings for overdose prevention, harm reduction, and to address barriers to treatment, recovery, and support services required that training vendors use a virtual format. Post-pandemic, virtual training remains a cost-effective and convenient alternative to in-person training. The Behavioral Health and Racial Equity (BeHERE) Training Initiative of Health Resources in Action, which

SUBMITTER: Kenefick HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10863279 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature