BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//POINT Center MD - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:POINT Center MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pointcentermd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for POINT Center MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260313T135926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T173522Z UID:987-1776254400-1776258000@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Creating Stigma-Free Services: Clinical Settings DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on reducing stigma in clinical settings serving people at risk for overdose\, with an emphasis on improving patient experience\, strengthening provider communication\, and implementing systems-level changes that enhance engagement\, retention in care\, and overall health outcomes across Maryland. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify forms of stigma within clinical care\n\n\n\nDefine trauma-informed and respectful communication strategies\n\n\n\nExplore system-level practices that promote equitable care\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\nDr. Ashley Elliott has been affectionately known as Dr. Vivid since 2014 when she started her consulting company\, Vivid Wellness Collective\, LLC (formerly Vivid Innovations Consulting\, LLC). Dr. Vivid has been providing wellness services in the Maryland area for over 15 years. Her mission is to empower\, encourage\, and enlighten the masses by spreading a message that emphasizes the importance of mental health and wellness. URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/creating-stigma-free-services-clinical-settings/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Header-PC-CreatingStigmaFree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260313T151416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T160627Z UID:993-1776344400-1776348000@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Ketamine and Psychedelic Substances in Practice: What Providers and Communities Need to Know DESCRIPTION:This advanced session explores the evolving landscape of ketamine and other psychedelic substances as they appear in clinical settings\, community conversations\, and personal use. Participants will examine current evidence\, emerging models of care\, ethical considerations\, and how providers can engage in informed\, nonjudgmental conversations while navigating Maryland’s legal and clinical context. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nAfter completing this activity\, the participant should be better able to: \n\n\n\n\nSummarize the current legal status\, regulatory considerations\, and ethical risks related to psychedelic substances in the United States\, with attention to clinical practice implications in Maryland.\n\n\n\nExplore core components of psychedelic-assisted therapy and psychedelic harm-reduction models\, including preparation\, navigation\, and integration practices relevant to outpatient mental health settings.\n\n\n\nApply clinical screening principles to identify appropriate and inappropriate candidates for psychedelic-related work\, including recognizing contraindications\, special population considerations\, and referral pathways for safe client care.\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\nLauren C. Going\, LCSW-C\, RYT is a Maryland based psychotherapist and co-founder of Inner Path Wellness\, the city’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy center. She specializes in ketamine- and psychedelic-assisted therapies and provides training and consultation on trauma-informed and integrative care approaches. Ms. Going also serves as an integration therapist for research studies at Johns Hopkins and Sheppard Pratt and is an experienced speaker and educator in emerging therapeutic practices. URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/ketamine-and-psychedelic-substances-in-practice-what-providers-and-communities-need-to-know/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Header-PC-KetaminePsychedlics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260325T160033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185618Z UID:1022-1777464000-1777467600@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Engaging Youth Through Trust-Centered Approaches DESCRIPTION:Focused on adolescents and young adults\, this session explores developmentally appropriate\, trust-centered engagement strategies that support safety\, autonomy\, and connection to services. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify developmental considerations when working with youth \n\n\n\nCompare trust-building engagement strategies Identify youth-responsive approaches to education and support\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\nJorian Rivera was born and raised in the city of Brotherly Love. Growing up with a passion for reading\, anime\, video games\, and cartoons\, and at the time to be the next karate kid\, mastering different styles of martial arts\, and gymnastics. Jorian started their journey in 2016\, receiving the Dale L. Grundy Youth Leadership Award\, in tandem with becoming the Youth Ambassador for National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day\, while in conjunction with working for a nonprofit that focuses on Latin Social Justice Work specifically in Ending The HIV Epidemic. Through the years Jorian participated in various roles\, wearing many hats. Navigating Fellowships with NMAC\, becoming a two-time facilitator for ViiV HealthCare Youth Summit\, and sitting in and on multiple panels discussing the various intersectionalities of what living with HIV looks like in the eyes of the many who experience it. Becoming the White House Future Leader in HIV\, becoming a face for many to see in the Gilead campaign and faculty and advisory board for HealthHIV Education for Pan-Viral Testing. As Jorian might be small in height\, their energy presence stands firm. When Jorian is not saving the world\, you can catch him at home; attending to his plants\, being a dog dad\, having a book in his hand\, playing video games\, watching anime or reality TV\, cooking\, and baking. URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/engaging-youth-through-trust-centered-approaches/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Header-PC-EngagingYouth-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260501T195412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152509Z UID:1107-1779195600-1779199200@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Affirming Care for Immigrant Communities: Building Inclusive and Responsive Services DESCRIPTION:May 19\, 2026 | 1:00pm Eastern \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify barriers immigrants communities face in accessing care \n\n\n\nDescribe affirming language use and cultural engagement practices \n\n\n\nOutline organizational readiness for diverse service delivery URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/affirming-care-for-immigrant-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Header-PCMD-AffirmingImmigrant.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260401T194220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152233Z UID:1060-1779364800-1779368400@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Sex Work\, Health\, and Safety: Building Trust Through Community Engagement DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2026 @ 12:00PM Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDictate the structural factors impacting sex workers’ health \n\n\n\nIdentify best practices for building trust and rapport \n\n\n\nOutline safety-centered engagement strategies in community settings URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/sex-work-health-and-safety-building-trust-through-community-engagement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Header-PCMD-SexWorkHealthSafety-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260407T134448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152308Z UID:1066-1781006400-1781010000@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Ethical and Compassionate Pregnancy Care for People at Risk for Overdose DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges people may face during pregnancy while using drugs\, and why a whole-person\, supportive approach matters. Through real-world examples and practical strategies\, this session will equip the drug user health workforce with tools to provide caring\, ethical support that centers on the needs and well-being of both lives. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nBy the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe at least three ethical principles essential to providing supportive care during pregnancy for people at risk for overdose.\n\n\n\nIdentify at least three unique challenges faced during pregnancy by people at risk for overdose.\n\n\n\nDescribe at least two drug user health strategies that promote holistic health during pregnancy.\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\nKelly S. Ramsey\, MD\, MPH\, MA\, FACP\, DFASAM is a board-certified internal medicine and addiction medicine physician who has treated substance use disorder since 2004. She has focused her career on providing care for people at risk of overdose\, treating HIV\, hepatitis C (HCV)\, and primarily opioid use disorder. She has worked in an opioid treatment program (OTP) and federally qualified health center (FQHC) settings. More recently\, Dr. Ramsey worked as the Chief of Medical Services at the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)\, in a policy\, regulatory\, and clinical role through the end of 2023. Dr. Ramsey currently works as an Addiction Medicine Physician and Consultant\, as well as providing low threshold clinical care and clinical supervision in addiction medicine in two drug user health hubs. URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/ethical-and-compassionate-pregnancy-care/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Header-PCMD-PregnancyCare-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260512T151428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152416Z UID:1159-1781611200-1781616600@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:When Our Clients Age: Adapting Drug User Health for Older Adults DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR | JUNE 16\, 2026 | 12:00pm EASTERN \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSubstance use among older adults is rising—and too often\, it goes unseen. Adults over 55 now experience the highest fatal overdose rates in Maryland\, yet screening\, recognition\, and tailored care for this population remain limited. \n\n\n\nThis 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. The session also focuses on adapting drug user health strategies to be responsive\, respectful\, and stigma-free for an aging population. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nBy the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe current trends in substance use among older adults\n\n\n\nRecognize how aging affects drug metabolism and overdose risk\n\n\n\nIdentify common signs of substance use in older adults\n\n\n\nApply drug user health strategies tailored to an aging population\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities for engagement without stigma URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/when-our-clients-age-adapting-drug-user-health-for-older-adults/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Header-PCMD-WhenClientsAge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T191102 CREATED:20260507T193541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152343Z UID:1123-1781701200-1781704800@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Sustaining the Workforce: Self-Care and Professional Resilience DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR | June 17\, 2026\, 1:00pm Eastern \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify signs of burnout and secondary stress \n\n\n\nExplore practical self-care and boundary-setting strategies \n\n\n\nStrengthen organizational approaches to workforce sustainability URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/sustaining-the-workforce-self-care-and-professional-resilience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Header-PCMD-SustainingWorkforce.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR