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SUMMARY:Words Matter Language and Stigma Reduction- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:More info and registration\n  \nThe Words Matter webinar\, a snapshot of the Faces & Voices of Recovery signature Our Stories Have Power training\, explores how our words affect people  in recovery. The webinar discusses research on common terminology and debunks commonly held beliefs and myths.  Participants will learn ways to eliminate stigmatizing language through storytelling and conducting a stigma audit. \n 
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/words-matter-language-and-stigma-reduction-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Street Medicine: HIV & SUD Innovations for People Sleeping Rough- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n  \nThis session is part of NAHEWD’s national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series will highlight various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This webinar will focus on practical and philosophical street medicine approaches to primary\, secondary\, and tertiary HIV prevention among people who live unsheltered and use substances. \nLearning objectives: \n1. Participants will define 3 core values of street medicine that enhance prevention and treatment of HIV among people living unsheltered who use drugs. \n2. Participants will examine strategies for primary\, secondary\, and tertiary HIV prevention employed by street medicine teams. \n3. Participants will compare the impacts of current street drugs and adulterants on the ability of people sleeping rough to achieve their SUD and HIV related goals.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/street-medicine-hiv-sud-innovations-for-people-sleeping-rough-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:What About You? Self-Care For People Who Help Others-Webinar
DESCRIPTION:January 13\, 2026 | 10:00AM–noon | Approved for 2 CE: UPITT  \nRegister Here\nWhat About You? \nSelf-Care For People Who Help Others Clinicians and peer support workers often advise clients and consumers to focus on self-care and healthy boundaries in recovery. But how do we practice these important behaviors in our own lives? This workshop will provide information on how professionals can identify warning signs of harmful stress\, how we can use simple strategies for self-care and how our relationships with others affects our ability to respond to clients. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to \n• Define “job-related stress” and identify at least three sources of job-related stress in their lives \n• Identify at least three symptoms of compassion fatigue and/or burnout\, and feel comfortable using the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale to identify symptoms \n• Understand the importance of holistic well-being as a way to combat job-related stress\, and identify at least three ways of practicing holistic well-being in their lives.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/what-about-you-self-care-for-people-who-help-others-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Stigma on Access to Services- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:More info and Registration\n  \n  \n\n\nThe Impact of Stigma on Access to Services examines how public\, self\, and structural stigma creates real barriers for people with substance use disorders in accessing care and recovery support. Participants will explore the role of language\, policy\, and provider attitudes in reenforcing or reducing stigma and gain practical tools to shift narratives and center lived experience. Designed for providers\, peers\, and advocates\, this webinar underscores that stigma isn’t options. It’s a critical part of an effective health response.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/the-impact-of-stigma-on-access-to-services-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Dry January and the Stigma of Addiction- webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nWhen:   Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 12:00-12:30pm\nWhere:  RingCentral Webinar\nWho:     Family\, community\, and society members\nWhat:    We will discuss what Dry January is\, why some people choose to take a break from alcohol\, and the potential mental and physical health benefits of doing so. We’ll also explore how Dry January and the Sober Curious movement have influenced the way we talk about addiction by exploring what has helped open conversations and what may still be misunderstood. This webinar is open to professionals and community members alike and is designed to educate\, reduce stigma\, and encourage supportive conversations.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/dry-january-and-the-stigma-of-addiction-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Drugs + Age = Diversity Impact of Substance Use Across Different Stages of Life- Virtual
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/drugs-age-diversity-impact-of-substance-use-across-different-stages-of-life-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Value of Lived Experience in Addressing Stigma- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:More info and registration \nThis webinar will highlight how the insights and perspectives of people with lived experience can help reduce stigma related to substance use and recovery. Participants will explore the value of lived experience in challenging misconceptions\, shaping services\, and fostering more compassionate and effective responses in communities and systems.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/the-value-of-lived-experience-in-addressing-stigma-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000
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SUMMARY:Stigma in Media- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:More info and Registration\nThis webinar examines how media coverage of substance use and recovery contributes to stigma and shapes public attitudes. Participants will explore common stigmatizing language and imagery\, understand its impact on individuals and communities\, and learn practical strategies to advocate for more accurate and respectful representations in the media.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/stigma-in-media-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Medetomidine: An Emerging Adulterant Reshaping Toxicity and Withdrawal Management- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nDetails\nContinuing Education Credits (CEU) being offered for each of the trainings: \n  \nMental Health Professionals/Nurses: General CEU \nNurses and other health care professionals are awarded 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEU).  One CEU is equal to 10 contact hours. \n  \n \nNational Certified Counselors \nUPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 5059. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. This program is being offered for 1.0 continuing education hours. \n  \nPsychologists\nEducation and Consultative Services of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.   Education and Consultative Services of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital maintains responsibility for these programs and their content.  This program is offered for 2.0 continuing education credits. \n  \nSocial Workers \nThis program is offered for 1.0 hours of social work continuing education through the co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work\, a Council on Social Work. Education accredited and Pennsylvania pre-approved continuing education provider for LSW\, LCSW\, LPC and LMFT. Those attending from other states should check with their social work boards on acceptance of\, or number for\, continuing education through CSWE-accredited.
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/medetomidine-an-emerging-adulterant-reshaping-toxicity-and-withdrawal-management-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Medetomidine in Today's Evolving Substance Landscape- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nDetails\nMedetomidine is emerging in the unregulated drug supply\, raising new questions for community responders\, harm reduction programs\, and healthcare providers. For our next Life Unites Us webinar\, we’ll be joined by Shannon Ashe\, MSW\, LCSW\, Cofounder of The Everywhere Project\, who will provide a clear overview of what medetomidine is\, how it is showing up in the drug supply\, and how it differs from xylazine. We will also explore what is currently known about potential withdrawal concerns\, symptoms to watch for\, and practical resources to support people who may be affected. \n  \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\ndescribe what medetomidine is and understand the timeline of its emergence in the drug supply\,\nidentify key differences between medetomidine and xylazine to support accurate assessment and response\, and\nrecognize potential withdrawal concerns related to medetomidine\, understand what symptoms to look for\, and know what resources are available to support individuals.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers (1)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nShannon Ashe \nCo-Founder: The Everywhere Project\n\n\nShannon Ashe is one of the co-founders of The Everywhere Project and a licensed social worker presently working in an outpatient substance use setting. Shannon has worked in the behavioral health field for more than a decade and is passionate about harm reduction and supporting people who use drugs. 
URL:https://www.ncparecoveryhub.com/event/understanding-medetomidine-in-todays-evolving-substance-landscape-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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