Breakout Session 4C: Meaningfully Engaging People Who Use Drugs: Lessons Learned From a Georgia Needs Assessment (Day 2)

Description:

Want to improve your services and decrease overdose in your community? People currently using drugs in your community hold some of most relevant information on service gaps, needs, and trends. Engaging people who use drugs and understanding how your organization can meet their needs is a powerful first step in reducing overdoses in your community. During this session, the presenter shared the methodology, findings, and implications of a survey examining the needs of people who use drugs in Georgia. They discussed lessons learned and how you can implement similar strategies in your region.

Presenters:

• Jordan Brandt, MPP, TEL, JBS International, Inc.
• Robert Childs, MPH, TEL, JBS International, Inc.