Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

CEDEER Webinar: Harm Reduction in All Directions: Supporting the Workforce (March 31, 11am PT)

03/09/2026
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Harm reduction program staff serve an essential role in improving the health of people who use drugs. As front-line workers and first responders, they bring unique expertise and community connection to their work. However, their strengths and specialized needs are often overlooked.

Join the ADAI Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) on March 31, 2026 (11am-12pm PT) for this informative virtual session about:

  • The composition of the harm reduction workforce
  • Strengths and challenges faced by harm reduction staff
  • Strategies to support staff in this field

Presenters

  • Katie McCormick, PhD, MSW, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Addiction Research Institute, University of Texas at Austin
  • Everett Maroon, MPH, Executive Director, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart