THRA offers training opportunities to community groups and organizations across Texas in an effort to expand the Harm Reduction (HR) movement and change the culture of how we treat people who use drugs. The HR movement embraces the dignity and respect of people who use drugs and offers alternatives to the punitive and stigmatizing way we address drug use in our society. 

 

We hope that attendees leave our trainings with an understanding of 1) the conditions in our society that make HR necessary; 2) the principles of HR and how it can be practiced, and; 3) how to integrate HR into their work and lives. These trainings also may serve as a springboard for organizations to examine current policies and procedures for alignment with HR values and principles. If you would like to request a training session for your group or organization, please complete our interest form so we can gather more information about your request.  

 

 

 

Available Training:

 

Introduction to Harm Reduction: A review of Harm Reduction philosophy and values, associated practices and techniques, the War on Drugs and our punitive and carceral culture, and various application exercises for participants.*

 

Duration: 2 hours

Location: In person or Zoom

 

*Add-ons: 
1. Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Administration (additional 30 minutes)
2. Texas Harm Reduction Policy Landscape (additional 30 minutes)

 

We strive to provide affordable and accessible training opportunities for community members and organizations. In order to do so, we request that groups that have the resources to do so make a suggested donation based on their organizational budget as outlined below. However, please contact us with any concerns or questions; we can make adjustments in some cases to make this training happen for your group.