Community Education

USU Extension has received a combination of grants to raise awareness of and provide knowledge about substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and neonatal abstinence syndrome - disorders that affect all Utah communities, big and small. Through these grants, many USU Extension offices offer evidence-based harm reduction and educational training events, and information about prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. All information provided is based on current best practices and evidence-based research available through federal, state, and local agencies.

Custom Training

If you are interested in conducting a customized training for a large group, please contact Matt Huntington to discuss options available.

Live Training Options

Naloxone Training

Be prepared to administer naloxone and potentially save a life if you suspect an opioid overdose.

Family, individual, and group training available upon request.

Harm Reduction 101

Evidence-based best practices for harm and stigma reduction surrounding substance use disorder. Understanding what substance use disorder is and how to support others experiencing the disorder can improve treatment and recovery outcomes and create healthier communities.

Training available on request.

P.E.A.C.E

Pain Education and Commuity Empathy (P.E.A.C.E.) is a free, peer-led, community support group for those suffering with or caring for someone suffering with pain. Each session discusses tools to deal with pain and offers peer support.

Contact Melissa Flint for more information.

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Utah's Family Peer Support training is currently provided through USU Salt Lake Health Extension.

USU Extension and numerous recovery support partners offer recovery-focused Peer Support training.

For information about the next session, please contact Amanda McDade.

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