Foundational Concepts of Working with People Who Use Substances and Their Care

Join this 2-hour course designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in working with people who use substances. This is a great place to start if you are looking to increase your confidence or ask questions about substance use care.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Gain a general understanding of different substance types, effects, and other essentials.
• Learn how to discuss substance use in a trauma-informed, non-judgmental way.
• Understand how stigma affects people who use substances, and ways to improve health outcomes.

Format & Delivery:
This is an interactive session available online or in person (alternating throughout the year). This session is facilitated by a Nurse Educator and Peer Educator with lived/living experience.

Takeaways:

• Greater insight into the underlying factors and complex reasons behind substance use
• Practical strategies and resources for discussing substance use using non-judgmental, respectful language and active listening.
• Awareness of how stigma affects individuals who use substances and their access to healthcare

Session dates generally open a few months prior to the course date, so if you do not see a session date listed that works for you, please feel free to reach our team at RegionalAddictionProgram@vch.ca, or check back again at a later date.