Implementing Harm Reduction Vending Machines
Expand access to harm reduction supplies to promote community safety through the implementation of harm reduction vending machines
Implementing Harm Reduction Vending Machines
What You Will Learn
Describe the utility and evidence of harm reduction vending machines in expanding access to supplies
Identify at least 3 benefits of harm reduction vending machines to people who use drugs
Describe three strategies for community consultation to prepare for harm reduction vending machine installation
Identify at least 5 harm reduction supplies that you can include in harm reduction vending machines
Describe at least 2 common barriers to implementation and potential solutions
Name at least 3 components that should be included in a harm reduction vending machine policies and procedures for upkeep and maintenance
Description
In this course, you will be able to describe the utility of and strategies for harm reduction vending machine implementation to expand access to harm reduction supplies.
Who This Course is For
- Anyone looking to implement a harm reduction vending machine program in their community
- Anyone providing direct services to people who use drugs in a harm reduction program
- Health department staff who offer direct services or oversee direct services
- Providers working in health, housing, care coordination, and drug treatment settings who are interested in harm reduction strategies
- Advocates and policy makers who are interested in the values and the evidence-base for harm reduction strategies
- Community members who are interested in learning more about evidence-based approaches to supporting people who use drugs
Instructor
James Wilson
Instructor
James Wilson is a consulting partner based in rural Northern California and has experience working in county and state government harm reduction programs. James has led the implementation of harm reduction vending machines across the United States and is a technical advisor.
Curriculum
29 Lessons
Introduction to the Course
Goals & Objectives
What To Expect
How To Use This E-Course Platform
Pre-Course Confidence Assessment
Introduction to harm reduction vending machines
When would you consider implementing a harm reduction vending machine?
The evidence for harm reduction vending machines
What are the benefits to people who use drugs?
How do you know that a vending machine is the best strategy?
How do you figure out where to put your vending machine?
Partnerships
Other Approval Considerations
Machine Manufacturers
What data should I collect?
How do I set up the registration process?
What supplies do you put in vending machines?
How do I educate and inform the public about the new service?
How do I set up the back end?
How do we promote safe disposal of supplies?
How do we respond to negative feedback from the community?
Case Study: Delaware Harm Reduction Vending Machine Launch Update
Evaluation
Policies & Procedures
Liability Insurance
Ongoing Costs
Course Recap
Feedback for In The Works
Post-Course Confidence Assessment
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Instructor
James Wilson
Instructor
James Wilson is a consulting partner based in rural Northern California and has experience working in county and state government harm reduction programs. James has led the implementation of harm reduction vending machines across the United States and is a technical advisor.
Continuing Education
This course has been approved by In The Works, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits (Counselor Skills Group #4). NAADAC Provider #307248, In The Works is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
To obtain a certificate with the NAADAC continuing education credits, complete and e-mail the evaluation form as per the instructions at the end of the e-course. Refunds may be issued within 30 days of purchase and with less than 20% of the course content viewed by emailing team@partnersintheworks.com.
