BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//POINT Center MD - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260501T195412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192205Z UID:1107-1780491600-1780495200@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Affirming Care for Immigrant Communities: Building Inclusive and Responsive Services DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on turning good intentions into real\, affirming practice across Maryland’s service systems to create inclusive services for immigrant communities centering respect\, access\, and trust. This session goes beyond theory to help you understand the barriers immigrant communities face\, as well as what you and your organization can do right now to reduce them. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nAfter completing this activity\, the participant should be better able to: \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-june3-new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260407T134448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152308Z UID:1066-1781006400-1781010000@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Ethical and Compassionate Pregnancy Care for People at Risk for Overdose DESCRIPTION: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. \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;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260513T174348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192422Z UID:1115-1781136000-1781308799@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:POINT Center MD Leadership Academy DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nThe POINT Center MD Leadership Academy is an engaging in-person training designed to strengthen how leaders support their teams\, their communities\, and their own professional growth. \nThis two-day Academy equips leaders in Maryland’s drug user health workforce with practical tools to navigate complex environments\, support staff effectively\, and make high-impact decisions while remaining grounded in purpose. \nWho Should Attend \n\nExecutives\, Directors\nProgram Managers\, Senior Managers\nSupervisors\, Frontline Managers\nDecision-Makers with Budget or Strategic Authority\nStaff Responsible for Implementation & Performance Management\n\nAfter this training\, leaders will be able to: \n\nIdentify and leverage their personal leadership strengths.\nDescribe trauma-informed supervision strategies to support staff.\nDevelop a structured response plan for critical incidents.\nApply conflict mediation and restorative techniques in team settings.\nUtilize a decision-making framework to prioritize resources.\n\n\nAcademy Agenda at a Glance\nDAY 1 \n8:30 – 9:00 AM\nArrival\, Registration\, & Networking (Coffee\, Tea\, and Light refreshments will be served) \n9:00 – 9:45 AM\nLeading From Where You Stand: Adaptive Leadership in Drug User Health Spaces\nExploring adaptive leadership and influence-based leadership in outreach settings. \n9:45 – 11:15 AM\nKnow Your Strength: Leadership Styles & Reflective Practice Lab\nParticipants reflect on leadership style\, lived experience\, and sustainable leadership practices. \n11:15 – 11:30 AM\nBreak \n11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\nSafety Starts With Us: Psychological Safety & Trauma-Informed Supervision\nStrategies to support staff wellbeing\, prevent burnout\, and foster psychologically safe teams. \n1:00 – 2:00 PM\nLunch on Your Own \nParticipants are welcome to bring a lunch or may go offsite to enjoy lunch in the surrounding area. \n2:00 – 3:30 PM\nWhen Loss Hits the Team: Overdose Fatality Response Lab\nInteractive leadership response planning for overdose fatalities and critical incidents. \n3:30 – 3:45 PM\nBreak \n3:45 – 5:00 PM\nConflict to Collaboration: Advanced Mediation Practicum\nHands-on conflict resolution and restorative leadership strategies. \n———————————————————— \nDAY 2 \n8:30 – 9:00 AM\nNetworking (Coffee\, Tea\, and light refreshments will be served) \n9:00 – 9:15 AM\nGrounding & Reflection\nDay 1 recap and leadership reflection. \n9:15 – 10:30 AM\nData to Action: Strategic Decision-Making for Outreach Leaders\nPractical frameworks for prioritization\, partnerships\, and leadership decision-making. \n10:30 – 10:45 AM\nBreak \n10:45 AM – 12:00 PM\nChoose Your Leadership Challenge: Breakout Leadership Labs\nRotating breakout discussions on cohort collaboration\, multidisciplinary supervision\, and community conflict. \n12:00 – 1:00 PM\nLunch on Your Own \n1:00 – 2:00 PM\nFrom Insight to Action: Leadership Action Planning\nLeadership action plan and accountability strategies \n2:00 – 3:00 PM \nFrom Insight to Impact: Leadership Action Planning Lab \nA closing reflection on lessons learned over the past two days\, focused on turning leadership strategies into actionable next steps for real-world implementation. \n3:00 – 3:30 PM \nWrap Up and Evaluation \n\nReady to lead with intention and impact?  Join us! \nSpace is limited\, register today! URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/point-center-leadership-academy/ LOCATION:Frederick Health Village Event Space\, 1 Frederick Health Way\, Frederick\, 21707\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Header-PCMD-LeadershipAcademyv5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T133000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 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:20260627T014931 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260608T152324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T152517Z UID:1213-1782302400-1782306000@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Complementary and Integrative Approaches in Substance Use Care DESCRIPTION:June 24\, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis training introduces complementary and integrative practices that can support individuals navigating substance use\, including mindfulness\, body-based approaches\, and culturally grounded care models. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify complementary approaches used in substance use care\n\n\n\nDiscuss different integrative practices that support overall wellness\n\n\n\nExplore ethical and appropriate integration into services URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/complementary-and-integrative-approaches-in-substance-use-care/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Header-PCMD-ComplementaryIntegrativeApproaches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260616T182051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190407Z UID:1185-1782381600-1782388800@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training (10am Session) DESCRIPTION:Prepare your team. Strengthen your community.\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be prepared to confidently teach others how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan safely and effectively. \n\n\n\nOne trained person can save a life. One trainer can prepare hundreds more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis training is ideal for any drug user health workforce member who will train staff\, peers\, or community members\, including\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\n\nBehavioral health professionals\n\n\n\nCommunity outreach staff\n\n\n\nPeer recovery specialists\n\n\n\nSchool and youth program staff\n\n\n\nHealthcare workers\n\n\n\nPublic safety personnel\n\n\n\nWorkplace wellness coordinators\n\n\n\nAnyone responsible for training staff on overdose response protocols\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nDuring this virtual training\, participants will learn how to effectively teach their teams how to: \n\n\n\n\nList the names of common opioids\n\n\n\nIdentify an opioid overdose\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the steps for administering naloxone\n\n\n\nDescribe the Maryland laws surrounding administering naloxone and other protections provided when seeking emergency medical help\n\n\n\nEngage in compassionate education and outreach utilizing culturally humble language and tools\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Training Matters\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis continues to impact families\, workplaces\, schools\, and communities across Maryland. Having trained responders in every organization can make the difference between life and death. \n\n\n\nKnowledge creates readiness. Readiness creates action. Action saves lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nFor additional information about the Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Program\, please contact Steve@HealthHIV.org. URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/naloxone-train-the-trainer-program-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Header-PCMD-TOT-Virtual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260616T182947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190619Z UID:1233-1782392400-1782399600@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Training (1pm Session) DESCRIPTION:Prepare your team. Strengthen your community.\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be prepared to confidently teach others how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan safely and effectively. \n\n\n\nOne trained person can save a life. One trainer can prepare hundreds more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis training is ideal for any drug user health workforce member who will train staff\, peers\, or community members\, including\, but not limited to: \n\n\n\n\nBehavioral health professionals\n\n\n\nCommunity outreach staff\n\n\n\nPeer recovery specialists\n\n\n\nSchool and youth program staff\n\n\n\nHealthcare workers\n\n\n\nPublic safety personnel\n\n\n\nWorkplace wellness coordinators\n\n\n\nAnyone responsible for training staff on overdose response protocols\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nDuring this virtual training\, participants will learn how to effectively teach their teams how to: \n\n\n\n\nList the names of common opioids\n\n\n\nIdentify an opioid overdose\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the steps for administering naloxone\n\n\n\nDescribe the Maryland laws surrounding administering naloxone and other protections provided when seeking emergency medical help\n\n\n\nEngage in compassionate education and outreach utilizing culturally humble language and tools\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Training Matters\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis continues to impact families\, workplaces\, schools\, and communities across Maryland. Having trained responders in every organization can make the difference between life and death. \n\n\n\nKnowledge creates readiness. Readiness creates action. Action saves lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nFor additional information about the Naloxone Train-the-Trainer Program\, please contact Steve@HealthHIV.org. URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/naloxone-train-the-trainer-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Header-PCMD-TOT-Virtual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T140000 DTSTAMP:20260627T014931 CREATED:20260610T135836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140730Z UID:1219-1782824400-1782828000@pointcentermd.org SUMMARY:Chemsex and Sexualized Substance Use: Supporting Health\, Safety\, and Engagement DESCRIPTION:June 30\, 2026 | 1:00pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDefine chemsex\n\n\n\nIdentify commonly associated substances and contexts\n\n\n\nRecognize health\, sexual health\, and mental health considerations linked to chemsex\n\n\n\nDescribe affirming\, non-stigmatizing communication strategies when discussing sexualized substance use\n\n\n\nRecognize considerations specific to marginalized communities URL:https://pointcentermd.org/event/chemsex-and-sexualized-substance-use-supporting-health-safety-and-engagement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pointcentermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Header-PCMD-Chemsex-v2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR