Event Program: POINT Center
Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training (1pm Session)
Every second matters during an overdose emergency. This 2-hour virtual training is designed for individuals who will be responsible for training staff, teams, peers, organizations, or community members in the proper use of Naloxone.
Participants will be prepared to confidently teach others how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan safely and effectively.
Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training (10am Session)
Every second matters during an overdose emergency. This 2-hour virtual training is designed for individuals who will be responsible for training staff, teams, peers, organizations, or community members in the proper use of Naloxone.
Participants will be prepared to confidently teach others how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan safely and effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Affirming Care for Immigrant Communities: Building Inclusive and Responsive Services
JUNE 3, 2026 | 1:00pm EASTERN | NEW DATE — This session equips participants with tools to create affirming, inclusive services for immigrant communities with a focus on respect, access, and trust across Maryland’s service systems.
Engaging Youth Through Trust-Centered Approaches
LIVE WEBINAR | APRIL 29, 2026 | Focused on adolescents and young adults, this session explores developmentally appropriate, trust-centered engagement strategies that support safety, autonomy, and connection to services.