“An Open Discussion and Q & A Session About Harm Reduction Efforts in Hamilton County, OH”
When: Thursday, August 24th from 1:00-2:00 pm ET
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R09lTtnSQt6UPnKGrJYvPA

Summary:
Hamilton County Public Health in Cincinnati, OH is dedicated to helping our community during the addiction crisis. Substance use can lead to an increase in hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections. HCPH’s Harm Reduction program is here to offer compassion, education, and resources to the community. Harm Reduction is a community framework that tries to remove negative consequences related to drug use. Our program offers a comprehensive, community-based program that provides disease prevention, education, and referral services, including:
-Substance use education,
-Referral for pregnancy testing and sexual healthcare,
-Linkage to care to providers for medical, mental health, and addiction treatment services.

During this webinar, you will hear from Darci Smith, the Director of the Division, as well as other critical members of the team and learn more about their specific programs. We hope you can join us for this Hamilton County Public Health OD2A Peer-to-Peer Webinar and participate in this vital conversation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Participants will be able to describe the need for innovative harm and risk reduction efforts in large townships and communities.

Participants will be able to ask questions about all the harm reduction services HCPH provides in an open forum setting.