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: £131 per person

Non-Member rate: £173 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.

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.

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