The work we do in overdose prevention has always been difficult, but added stressors continue to cause unprecedented levels of toxic stress and burnout. Oftentimes we hear in our culture that we need to practice “self-care” but that terminology can be challenging for many of us.  Maybe we feel selfish or undeserving. Or maybe we feel we already have so much on our plates, how are we supposed to add that to the list? In this web forum, The Power of Connection on February 12, 2025 we heard from Brooke Briggance, Program Director at Cypress Resilience Project to learn about “collective care” and “community care” and which stems directly from the brain’s need for healthy connection. Brooke explored what healthy connection looks like, its role in healing and how we can access it to support our well-being. This Web Forum is sponsored by the National Overdose Prevention Network, a program of PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact and produced by Dialogue4Health.

Join us as we reflect on a strong year of commitment to overdose prevention and community well-being. This webinar will showcase highlights from our 2023 NOPN webinar series, from strategies to engage faith-based partners in harm reduction to what you need to know about Xylazine. We will provide a recap of the major themes we explored as a learning community over the past year, and celebrate our collective resilience, compassion, and ongoing fight to save lives. This webinar is sponsored by the National Overdose Prevention Network, a program of PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact and produced by Dialogue4Health.

The work we do in overdose prevention has always been difficult, but added stressors brought on by the pandemic, natural disasters, and systemic racism have caused unprecedented levels of toxic stress and burnout. We will hear from Jasmine Nakagawa-Wong, a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid on the seven types of rest you can implement to manage stress and burnout. Join us and register today!

The work we do in overdose prevention has always been difficult, but added stressors brought on by the pandemic, natural disasters, and systemic racism have caused unprecedented levels of toxic stress and burnout. Join us on Tuesday, February 28 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT to learn about strategies to address burnout within yourself. We will hear from Brooke Briggance, a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid on the seven types of rest you can implement to manage stress and burnout. Spread the word and register today!

Thursday, August 18 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET

With the recent launch of the new 988 hotline, people struggling with mental health emergencies will have 24/7 access to a crisis counselor. Join us for a discussion on the rollout of this service, including how to align mental health response services with your own work in overdose prevention.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) have a proven connection to long term health and well-being and have been a focus in California for a long time. However, there are also “second ACEs”, or Adverse Community Experiences/Environments, that exacerbate the traumatic stress response among children. This webinar will explore how COVID has impacted both types of ACEs, the implications for our work in overdose prevention, and some strategies to consider to help support children and youth moving forward.

The work we do in overdose prevention has always been difficult, but added stressors brought on by the pandemic, wildfires, and systemic racism have caused unprecedented levels of toxic stress and burnout. Join us at the Spring 2022 COPN Convening for an opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn about strategies to address burnout in your organization, among coworkers, and most importantly, within yourself. We will hear from Brooke Briggance, a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, and local leaders across California doing work on the ground. We will also have an interactive session with exciting prizes geared towards self-care and stress management. Spread the word and register today!

Substance use, trauma, and mental health disorders are intrinsically linked, generating a growing demand for trauma-informed care. Join us for the final session in this 3-part series on trauma-informed practice, which will focus on how to utilize de-escalation tactics when handling conflict in your organization.

Substance use, trauma and mental health disorders are intrinsically linked, generating a growing demand for trauma-informed care. Part 2 in this 3-part series focuses on toxic stress and burnout in the workplace.

Substance use, trauma and mental health disorders are intrinsically linked, generating a growing demand for trauma-informed care. Join us for an interactive discussion on the fundamentals of trauma informed practice and steps you can take to integrate it into your work.

This interactive session explored key questions, challenges, and solutions to organize our thinking around centering health equity and building strategic partnerships within our local response to the overdose crisis.

Join us for an overview of vicarious or secondary trauma – what is it, how does it impact our overall health and what can we do to support ourselves as we manage it? As we all continue to grapple with the secondary impacts of COVID-19, wildfires, and rising overdose rates, now more than ever we need to practice radical self-care. In this workshop, we’ll explore what the brain needs to rest and heal, and we’ll offer some practical things we can do to manage toxic stress.

Substance use and trauma are intrinsically linked, with other mental health disorders often co-occurring with substance use disorder. Join us for the third and final session of this 3-part special webinar series with S. Brooke Briggance, Program Director for the Cypress Resilience Project and a Certified Trainer in Trauma Informed Systems and Practice, about the role a Trauma Informed Practice can play in overdose prevention, how to partner effectively, and what strategies look like in action. Session 3 will be on: Secondary Impacts of Trauma: Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health.

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are shown to increase the risk of chronic health conditions including substance use disorder. These ACES, frequently experienced as “trauma” in early childhood, can have a profound impact on one’s health. Fortunately, there is growing recognition that a trauma-informed approach can help individuals, organizations and systems better serve those living with addiction.

Join us for a conversation with a researcher and practitioner about the link between ACEs and substance use. We will explore specific partnership opportunities that can benefit your work, and approaches to reframing the conversation in our communities.

Many parts of young people’s lives remain hidden in plain sight, they may have unsupported behavioral health concerns, challenges, and/or experienced family instability, abuse, violence, and rejection. Youth engagement and providing stability can play a meaningful role in supporting overdose prevention and linkages to treatment. Join us for the next webinar in our Meet the Partner series for a live discussion with Graciela Razo, Harm Reduction Coordinator for Safe Horizon’s Streetwork Project in New York City. We will speak with Graciela about the role harm reduction and youth outreach play in overdose prevention, how to partner effectively, and what strategies look like in action. Register today.

Substance use and trauma are intrinsically linked, with other mental health disorders often co-occurring with substance use disorder. Join us for this second of a three part special webinar series with S. Brooke Briggance, Program Director for the Cypress Resilience Project and a Certified Trainer in Trauma Informed Systems and Practice, about the role a Trauma Informed Practice can play in overdose prevention and how to partner effectively. The topic for this session is: Neurobiology of Trauma, Co-regulation and Toxic Stress Management.

Substance use and historical trauma are intrinsically linked. Join us for a panel discussion on addressing Historical Trauma as a critical factor in supporting those with substance use disorders (SUD). Black, brown, and indigenous communities in particular have experienced trauma that directly links to their current and historical experiences around SUD. Current treatment systems frequently fall short by not addressing these historical injustices and trauma. Join us to learn how to partner effectively, and what strategies look like in action.

Substance use and trauma are intrinsically linked, with other mental health disorders often co-occurring with substance use disorder. Join us for an important discussion on how trauma informed practice is an important piece to include in your work on the ground.

Our country is experiencing a mental health crisis. The stress and social isolation due to COVID-19 has resulted in an uptick in unsafe drug practices, and we need more people equipped to respond to those experiencing a mental health emergency. Join us for a panel discussion with leaders in behavioral health on how to think differently about addiction and overdose prevention in the current era.

Behavioral health practitioners and leaders play a critical role in addressing the underlying mental health of those living with or at risk of addiction. Join us for the next webinar in our Meet the Partner series for a live discussion with Dr. Westley Clark, a leader in behavioral health prevention and treatment. We will speak with Dr. Clark about the role of behavioral health, how to partner with local providers, and what strategies look like in action. Register today and read more about Dr. Clark’s story.

Substance use and trauma are intrinsically linked, with other mental health disorders often co-occurring with substance use disorder. Join us for an important discussion on how trauma informed practice is an important piece to include in your work on the ground.