Join Health Management Associates in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for a free, four-part webinar series called The Intersection of HIV and SUD: Enhancing the Care Continuum with Evidence-Based Practices. Designed for community members, social workers, counselors, clinicians, administrators, and others working in and around HIV and substance use services, the series will explore evidence-based practices that advance health equity, improve care experiences, and strengthen service delivery. CEU and CME credits are available.
Session 1 & 2 will cover the following topics:
- Understanding HIV
- HIV Testing, Treatment and Prevention
- The Science of Addiction
- Screening and Assessment
- Working with Justice Involved Persons
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment with Medications
- Mental Health Treatment and Counseling
- Stimulant Use
- Chem Sex
Sessions 3 & 4 will cover the following topics:
- Ethical and Legal Issues
- Funding and Policy Considerations
- HIV Risk Reduction
- SUD Harm Reduction
- HIV and Stigma
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cultural, Racial and Sexual Identities
- Pregnancy and HIV, SUD/OUD
- Accessing, Obtaining, and Integrating Services for Individuals with HIV and SUD in Minnesota
Dates:
- Session 1 – November 4, 2026
- Session 2 – November 11, 2026
- Session 3 – November 18, 2026
- Session 4 – December 2, 2026
Times: All sessions will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 pm CDT
Location: Virtual