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Toolkits, guides, and other resources vetted by experts in overdose prevention.
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Working with Local Opioid Coalitions to Maximize the Impact of your Opioid Settlement Funds
In this recorded webinar, COPN was invited to present to the participating subdivisions of the California Opioid Settlement Funds about how to maximize the impact of their funds locally with the help of presenters from local overdose safety coalitions in Lake and Sacramento Counties and COPN Impact Coach Mary Maddux - Gonzalez.
50 Years After the War on Drugs, What Now?
Dr. Westley Clark explains the systemic injustices that have contributed to the high rates of SUD and overdose within minority communities, and what must change to improve these conditions
Latino/a/x communities SUD issues; Implications for policy and practice
This discussion highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by the Latino/a/x communities when accessing overdose prevention and addiction services. It offers recommendations for creating a more equitable health care system.
Understanding the relationship between equity and SUD, and what we can learn from other country approaches
This presentation discusses the history of systemic inequalities in health care, and looks at examples of effective overdose prevention strategies in other countries.
Issues for Native and Indigenous Communities
This discussion on the challenges faced by indigenous communities when accessing health care highlighted the need for better access to services and more attention to their needs from the federal government.
Equity in SUD Treatment and the ER Environment
CA Bridge offers valuable insight into the current inequities faced by health care workers in emergency departments, and how to improve these conditions. Hear some of their incredible stories and tips on how to integrate health equity into your work environment.
Overdose Prevention Resources During Climate Disasters
The Fall 2021 COPN Convening focused on overdose prevention strategies during disasters including fires, power outages, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
Harm Reduction and COVID-19: How to adapt your community strategies
This webinar features Savannah O’Neill from the Harm Reduction Coalition who addresses the impact of COVID-19 on people who use drugs, how to adapt your local programs, and available resources.
Trauma Informed Communities: How trauma impacts ourselves, our communities and our response to COVID-19
This workshop discusses the neurobiology of trauma, community trauma and inherent community resilience, how COVID-19 is impacting our levels of toxic stress, and how we can take tangible steps to heal ourselves individually and transform our organizations into trauma-responsive agencies.