Finding substance use treatment resources is complex for those who identify as Black, African American, of African descent, Indigenous, or Hispanic/Latinx because of experience of racism, oppression, and historic marginalization. For centuries, the people of these communities have created ways to support each other and heal through culturally responsive approaches that prioritize the strengths, wisdom, and insights of community members. In recent decades, harm reduction practices and shifting cultural stigmas about substance use and mental health have emerged as priorities among leaders, including health care providers, who are addressing healing from substance use challenges within their communities.
This webinar will explore considerations and resources for health care providers who are working with these communities and individuals seeking mental health and substance use support.
Our Panelists:
In this session, participants will:
Discuss how overlapping identities and dimensions of diversity can impact an individual’s access to substance use treatment and care.
Explore strategies to navigate cultural norms and stigmas about substance use and substance use treatment and care.
Learn about harm reduction approaches in Black, African American, of African Descent, Indigenous and Hispanic/Latinx communities, including unique cultural considerations.
This webinar will also have an office hour available for folks to follow up, ask more questions, and receive live technical assistance. More info here.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
