Introducing our comprehensive drug and alcohol awareness course tailored specifically for homelessness services. The course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify, approach, and assist individuals struggling with drug and alcohol use and dependency.
Delivered by experienced trainers with a deep understanding of both the socio-economic factors contributing to homelessness and the complexities of drug/alcohol use, our training goes beyond the basics. Participants will gain insights into the root causes of substance use among people experiencing homelessness, explore key case studies, and acquire practical strategies for providing meaningful assistance and referrals to relevant support services.
Who is this course for?
- Managers and frontline staff from any homeless service
- Staff from other sectors who have contact with individuals who may potentially use a range of substances
What will you learn?
This course will:
- Explore the history of substance use
- Explore key legislation related to substance use
- Explore key case studies affecting our service users (including heroin, fentanyl/nitazenes, crack, synthetic cannabinoids [spice] and more)
- Explore and develop harm reduction approaches for those that we work with
- Explore further good practice, support, and actions
Duration
9.30am-4.00pm
Sessions are not recorded. Slides will be sent electronically.
Cost
Member rate: £135 per person
Non-Member rate: £175 per person
Bookings
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite.
If you are booking training places for 3 or more people an invoice can be raised, please email Lana.Newby@homelesslink.org.uk with the names and email addresses of the delegates you wish to book.
Additional member discount for multiple bookings
Book 5 or more places across our scheduled training programme and members will receive a 10% discount. Bookings must be placed at the same time and must be made via email: Lana.Newby@homelesslink.org.uk
Cancellation policy
Please find our cancellation policy for public online delivered training here
Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion
Homeless Link is committed to Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion. We agree that we must recognise and value difference and recognise and redress inequality and disadvantage. Please click here to read our EDI statement in full.
Bookings for larger groups
This course can be booked by staff teams of up to 20 people on dates that are convenient for your organisation. It can be delivered either through live interactive sessions online or in person.
Please contact James.Cuming@homelesslink.org.uk or telephone James on 07375 042 815 for more information. Prices are from £1,040 for up to 20 staff members.