[ORN] Advancing Strategies Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention (Zoom- ASL Provided)
Advancing Strategies Overdose and Infectious Disease Preventions – Participants will be introduced to the principles of harm reduction and given the basic skills to help people understand the spectrum of positive and negative effects of drugs. They will learn about harm reduction programs and special barriers associated with underserved populations. Participants also will learn about overdose prevention and response, as well as paths for moderation. Finally, they will discuss the guiding principles of harm reduction.
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Evan Done
Evan Done began as a volunteer at Utah’s statewide recovery community organization, the Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA), in 2015 and has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Originally a systems administrator and programmer, he has used his wide array of information technology skills to assist non-profit, social service, and public policy organizations to further their mission and heighten their impact.
Evan is a person in long-term recovery from both a substance use and mood disorder and has been on USARA’s staff since April 2017. With over ten years of experience in social justice advocacy, he is dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.