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Objective
During the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic), building capacity for overdose prevention, harm reduction, and to address barriers to treatment, recovery, and support services required that training vendors use a virtual format.
Findings/Key points
The findings showed BeHERE’s trainings were relevant, engaging, and satisfying to trainees; increased their knowledge, skills, and confidence; and influenced workplace performance. Some participants also indicated that the training influenced the effectiveness of their work with clients and other staff.
Design/methods
The Behavioral Health and Racial Equity (BeHERE) Training Initiative of Health Resources in Action, which offers eight training modules on prevention, recovery, and harm reduction, delivered 224 online trainings between April 2020 and June 2022.