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 next 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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Sex Work, Health, and Safety: Building Trust Through Community Engagement
This webinar will focus on the intersection of sex work, health access, and community safety. Participants will explore trust-building strategies and engagement approaches that support autonomy, reduce stigma, and promote safer service environments.
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Ethical and Compassionate Pregnancy Care for People at Risk for Overdose
This webinar will explore compassionate, ethical ways to provide supportive care during pregnancy for people at risk for overdose, with a focus on respect, dignity, and practical approaches. Highlights on how nonjudgmental, evidence-informed approaches can promote health, informed choice, and personal autonomy for both the parent and baby will also be shared.