December 4, 2025: Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Recovery
March 5, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Violence, Neglect and Trafficking
December 4, 2025: Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Recovery
Learn about substance use disorder, common street drugs, harm reduction, opioid overdose reversal, and community resources to support recovery. All participants will have the opportunity to take home nasal Narcan, a lifesaving medication that can reverse opioid overdose. Training provided by Harm Reduction Sisters, Recovery Alliance Dulut
Learn about substance use disorder, common street drugs, harm reduction, opioid overdose reversal, and community resources to support recovery. All participants will have the opportunity to take home nasal Narcan, a lifesaving medication that can reverse opioid overdose. Training provided by Harm Reduction Sisters, Recovery Alliance Duluth, and St Louis County Public Health and Human Services.
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February 5, 2026: Understanding and De-escalating Conflict
March 5, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Violence, Neglect and Trafficking
December 4, 2025: Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Recovery
Conflict is a part of daily life. Social stressors and crises like homelessness, racism and hunger can amplify conflict. Understanding why conflict happens can help us reduce tension, prevent violence, and create opportunities for connection and problem solving. The trainer for this event is Michelle Nelson, who comes with decades of expe
Conflict is a part of daily life. Social stressors and crises like homelessness, racism and hunger can amplify conflict. Understanding why conflict happens can help us reduce tension, prevent violence, and create opportunities for connection and problem solving. The trainer for this event is Michelle Nelson, who comes with decades of experience in social work and organizational development.
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March 5, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Violence, Neglect and Trafficking
March 5, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Violence, Neglect and Trafficking
March 5, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Violence, Neglect and Trafficking
Learn about warning signs of trafficking, abuse and neglect, and become familiar with local resources to support survivors.
This training will be led by a panel of local experts from PAVSA, Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center and First Witness Child Advocacy Center.
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April 9, 2026: Wisdom and Resilience on the Streets
March 5, 2026: Recognizing and Responding to Violence, Neglect and Trafficking
People who have lived through homelessness and housing insecurity are experts in survival, community and navigating complex systems. This panel of community leaders with Streetwise and Lived Experience Council will share their knowledge and answer questions. What helped? What attitudes and barriers made life more difficult? How can we imp
People who have lived through homelessness and housing insecurity are experts in survival, community and navigating complex systems. This panel of community leaders with Streetwise and Lived Experience Council will share their knowledge and answer questions. What helped? What attitudes and barriers made life more difficult? How can we improve emergency services and housing programs to better set people up for success and honor their strengths?
PLEASE NOTE this will be taking place on the second Thursday due to holiday schedule conflicts.
May 7, 2026: Mental Health Crisis Response
Understand common mental illnesses and helpful tools to best support people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Led by Brightwater Health (formerly HDC).
June 4, 2026: Motivational Interviewing
Learn about Motivational Interviewing, a goal-oriented and people-centered communication tool that is often used in formal counseling and case management practice. The strategies used in Motivational Interviewing can also be applied in other settings, offering volunteers, frontline staff and other community members practical skills that
Learn about Motivational Interviewing, a goal-oriented and people-centered communication tool that is often used in formal counseling and case management practice. The strategies used in Motivational Interviewing can also be applied in other settings, offering volunteers, frontline staff and other community members practical skills that improve listening and lift up people's strengths.
Led by Tawney Carlson, St Louis County Continuum of Care Coordinator.