BeHERE’s effective virtual training to build capacity to support people who use drugs in non-substance use disorder settings

Original research
by
Kenefick, Hope Worden & Alexis Wing

Release Date

2024

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

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.

Keywords

Digital health