Navigating the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Continuum of Care

Navigating the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Continuum of Care

Explore the SUD Continuum of Care: a practical training for providers on navigation, harm reduction & levels of treatment.

By Athena Huckaby, MPH

Date and time

Friday, May 16 · 8am - 12pm MDT

Location

Doña Ana County Government Center

845 North Motel Boulevard Room 111 Las Cruces, NM 88007

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Navigating the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Continuum of Care
Free 4-Hour Provider Training | Lunch & CME Credits Provided

Join us for an engaging, in-person training designed for healthcare and behavioral health professionals who support individuals navigating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care. Through real-world case studies and practical tools, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to guide patients through each level of SUD treatment—from harm reduction and outpatient services to intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and residential care.

What to Expect:

  • Interactive presentations from experienced providers
  • Guidance on referrals and system navigation
  • Key information about MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder)
  • Harm reduction strategies that save lives
  • Meal provided for all attendees
  • Exciting guest speakers offering diverse expertise

This training is made possible through generous support from Doña Ana County Health and Human Services, whose commitment to community health ensures access to vital education for healthcare professionals across the region.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and expand your impact. Space is limited—register today!

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Athena Huckaby, MPH

Currently based in New Mexico, Athena Huckaby holds a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management with a concentration in Maternal, Child, Sexual, and Reproductive Health from the City University of New York School of Public Health.

Athena’s involvement with harm reduction began in 2004, first in the arena of sexual and reproductive health, and then moved into mental health and substance use disorders in 2012. Athena has a particular interest in working with people who use drugs, LGBTQAI individuals, youth, and sex workers. Her professional areas of interest are not incidental to her lived experience.