Foster Care Training

Advanced Harm Reduction Online Training Series
Sponsored by Mendocino County Youth Project
In these four 1.5 hrs. live online trainings, facilitators will be guiding thoughtful and relevant conversations and exercises in order to further strengthen professional Harm Reduction skills.

Part 4: Social Distancing and Youth Substance Use: A Harm Reduction Approach
Since COVID 19 our normal routines and our ability to socialize looks very different as we comply with public health measures. This can be particularly challenging for young people in communities where isolation is already an issue to contend with. Drugs may be what they turn to find connection, have fun and navigate trauma responses coming up for them during this crisis. In this webinar we will:

• Explore the emotional, psychological and physical impact of distancing
• Discuss how the disruption of young people’s routines can impact their substance use
• Identify harm reduction responses to supporting young people who use drugs during this pandemic

Register Here

Online Trainings happening on Zoom meeting platform. Register separately for each training. It is important to register for each workshop for that is how one will receive relevant information.

Helpful tips for Zoom webinars:

Before the Session:

• Zoom can be downloaded onto smart phones, but typically better on laptops.
• Give yourself time to download Zoom prior to start time
• Check your connection (Ethernet is strongest if possible) before we begin (typically mobile hotspots and public access Wi-Fi don’t have enough bandwidth for Zoom sessions
• Make sure your video camera is operational
• Have phone number to call in as back up if you are having a hard time logging in
• Zoom login information and HR PowerPoint will be sent to all registered participants in an email a few days before

During the Session:

• Use your mic mute button when you are not speaking during the session
• There is a chat box feature and a place to raise your hand