2025 HRS: Harm Reduction Community Advocacy and Policy Discussions at the Local and State Level

Healthcare teams lack awareness and knowledge about harm reduction services, including 1) prevention and response efforts, 2) available resources, 3) promising practices, 4) disease testing and prevention, 5) addiction and recovery services, 6) local and state partnerships, and 7) the current status of the drug overdose epidemic.

Individuals seeking help face significant challenges, including transportation barriers, the inability to leave work without risking job loss, and responsibilities for children, pets, or other dependents. Navigators responsible for linking clients to care also encounter obstacles, such as clients having more immediate or pressing needs like housing or employment, a brief window of time when clients are ready and willing to seek help, and the lack of readily available information on clients' accessibility needs in existing programs.

Online resources play a critical role in addressing these challenges by offering flexible, accessible support options that can bridge the gap between immediate needs and long-term care.

Target Audience

The target audience for this conference includes physicians, nurses, social workers, public health professionals, certified alcohol and drug counselors, community health workers, licensed professional clinical counselors, adult support counselors, and target case managers.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify and apply shared language to support effective communication.

  2. Assess the needs of targeted audiences to guide advocacy and outreach efforts.

  3. Develop persuasive messages tailored to specific audiences.

  4. Demonstrate strategies for building rapport with community and government stakeholders.

  5. Differentiate between advocacy approaches at the local level and the state level.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 0.75 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.75 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 0.75 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 clinical continuing education credit(s).

  • 1.00 Certified Community Health Work
    This training is approved by the Office of Community Health Workers Program to provide 1.00 continuing education unit(s) for Certified Community Health Workers.
  • 0.75 Certified Health Education Specialist Credit (Western Kentucky University Department of Public Health)
    Sponsored by Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 0.75 total Category I continuing education contact hour(s). Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0.75. Continuing Competency credit is 0.75. Provider ID# 105862, Event ID# Provider ID# 105862      Event ID# ­­­­61073.
  • 0.75 EMS (Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services)
    The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) certifies that this educational activity is designated for 0.75 KBEMS contact hour(s). Approval Number: KBEMS-2025-UKHCCE-0008
  • 0.75 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.75 hour(s) of participation.
Course opens: 
09/04/2025
Course expires: 
09/03/2028
Part of: 
2025 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit
Rating: 
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Stephanie Johnson

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Community Organizer, VOCAL-KY

Stephanie Johnson is an ecstatic, outgoing individual with a deep passion for advocacy organizing. She is highly adaptable and excels in handling diverse situations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely report preparation. Stephanie is well-versed in providing helpful answers and suggestions to those in need or with concerns. Her proven history of building trust with community members has enabled her to promote healing and resolve traumatic situations, earning her long-term loyalty.

Stephanie's educational background includes a Medical Office Management program at Sullivan University and a GED from Ahren's Vocational. Her professional experience is extensive, currently serving as the Statewide Coordinator for VOCAL-KY, where she builds and maintains relationships with partner organizations, conducts statewide outreach, organizes events, and participates in planning teams for civil rights and harm reduction. Previously, she worked as a GROW Team Canvasser for VOCAL-KY, engaging in daily outreach to individuals impacted by homelessness, mass incarceration, the drug war, and HIV/AIDS/HepC, while also educating on policy and lobbying at the State Capitol.

Stephanie holds several certificates and awards, including CPR & AED, Trauma Resiliency, Women of Color Cohort, and the Empathy Award. Her dedication to advocacy and community support is evident in her work and the recognition she has received.

 

 

 

CME
This enduring material is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This training has been approved by the KBML as meeting the statutory requirements of HB1. ID# 0624-H8.0-UKCE3cc.

CPE
This knowledge-based activity will award 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

ASWB ACE
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 continuing education credit.

CNE
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 nursing contact hour.

EMS
The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) certifies that this educational activity is designated for 0.75 KBEMS contact hour.

CHES
Sponsored by Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 0.75 total Category I continuing education contact hour. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are up to 0.
Provider ID# 105862
Event ID# 61073

CADC
This activity has been approved for 0.75 hour to meet the continuing education requirements for credential renewal.

CCHW
This training is approved by the Office of Community Health Workers Program to provide 0.75 continuing education unit for Certified Community Health Workers.

Other
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.75 hour of participation.

 

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 0.75 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.75 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 0.75 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 clinical continuing education credit(s).

  • 1.00 Certified Community Health Work
    This training is approved by the Office of Community Health Workers Program to provide 1.00 continuing education unit(s) for Certified Community Health Workers.
  • 0.75 Certified Health Education Specialist Credit (Western Kentucky University Department of Public Health)
    Sponsored by Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 0.75 total Category I continuing education contact hour(s). Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0.75. Continuing Competency credit is 0.75. Provider ID# 105862, Event ID# Provider ID# 105862      Event ID# ­­­­61073.
  • 0.75 EMS (Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services)
    The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) certifies that this educational activity is designated for 0.75 KBEMS contact hour(s). Approval Number: KBEMS-2025-UKHCCE-0008
  • 0.75 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.75 hour(s) of participation.
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