LGBTQ2S+ Opioid and Stimulant Use Prevention Training

The Training Institute at The Center invites you to register for our free webinar 2SLGBTQ+ Opioid and Stimulant Use training. In this training you will learn how to: Identify opioids and stimulants substance use trends in the 2SLGBTQ+ community Understand unique cultural needs of the community in developing inclusive language and life-saving overdose prevention and response services Learn preventative tools and strategies to meet these needs When: July 9 – Thursday – 1 PM – Virtual September 17 – Thursday – 1 PM – Virtual November 12 – Thursday – 1 PM – Virtual RSVP: bit.ly/RSVP-LGBTQ         About The Center's Training Institute The San Diego LGBT Community Center is one of the largest and most active LGBTQ+ community centers in the nation, providing targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the local LGBTQ+ community. Through its Training Institute, The Center has also become San Diego’s leading provider of high-quality, professional trainings to assist organizations, businesses, and social services in strengthening their knowledge and skills when working with the LGBTQ+ community. Our training programs have been crafted from many years of serving the LGBTQ+ community, in combination with lived experience and history. All trainings are designed to be supportive and judgment-free spaces that inspire positive change in the people and organizations who participate. We offer several types of trainings—virtual, in-person, and hybrid—on a range of topics; we also customize trainings to meet the learning objectives of each group’s specific needs. Training formats can range from formal trainings to brown bag lunch discussions and LGBTQ Community Stories—all led by our knowledgeable and skilled staff. It’s been most effective for organizations to combine several different training formats when seeking company-wide skill and understanding. If your organization is interested in a mixed-format training approach, please let us know and we can create a custom plan for you. What to expect from The Center’s Training Institute Increased Knowledge Raised Awareness & Provision of Advocacy Skills Personal Reflection Useful Resources and Advising Training Length & Size   Generally, the Training Institute’s trainings last around 2-3 hours and utilize one trainer for every 25 people being trained. Request a Training If you’re interested in scheduling a training with The Center’s Training Institute, fill out the Training Request form below. If you have any questions regarding The Center’s Training Institute, please email our team at: traininginstitute@thecentersd.org. Register for a Free Webinar Training