POINT Center MD is Maryland’s centralized resource hub for drug user health education and support. It provides outreach workers, community-based organizations, and service providers with accessible tools, training opportunities, and practical guidance to strengthen services for people at risk for overdose.
As a collaborative program of the Maryland Department of Health and HealthHIV, POINT Center MD helps the workforce stay informed, skilled, and connected through a combination of learning resources, best practices, and statewide coordination. The platform supports organizations in delivering responsive, person-centered services and fosters consistency and quality across drug user health efforts in Maryland.
POINT Center MD equips Maryland’s workforce with the knowledge and support needed to navigate an evolving drug user health landscape and enhance care in communities statewide.
The POINT Center MD offers:
- OADPOP Academy
- Registration for the Fall 2026 OADPOP Academy Cohort
- Learn about Advanced Drug User Health Trainings
- ASCEND Leadership Academy, a three-tier Leadership Development Academy for emerging leaders, advancing leaders, and executive leaders — Coming soon
The OADPOP Academy is a signature learning pathway within the POINT Center, designed to strengthen Maryland’s drug user health workforce through accessible, skills-based training.
Learn More and RegisterUpcoming Events
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Sustaining the Workforce: Self-Care and Professional Resilience
JUNE 17, 2026 | 1pm EASTERN | This session addresses burnout, secondary stress, and sustainability for frontline workers. Participants will explore individual and organizational strategies to support long-term wellness and workforce retention.
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When Our Clients Age: Adapting Drug User Health for Older Adults
JUNE 16, 2026 | 12pm EASTERN | This webinar will help participants build practical skills for assessing and supporting older clients, including those with long-term substance use histories. Participants will explore how aging changes the way drugs affect the body, why overdose risk increases, and how common signs of substance use may present differently in older adults.
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Complementary and Integrative Approaches in Substance Use Care
This training introduces complementary and integrative practices that can support individuals navigating substance use, including mindfulness, body-based approaches, and culturally grounded care models.
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Chemsex and Sexualized Substance Use: Supporting Health, Safety, and Engagement
This panel discussion on chemsex or sexualized substance use, will explore the social and cultural contexts in which chemsex occurs, associated health considerations, and practical strategies for engaging individuals in affirming, nonjudgmental, and responsive ways.