Partner Event | Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations

Please join Harris County Public Health (HCPH) on Friday, October 24th for their ninth professional development workshop for Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations.

Phoenix House Texas CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, will present Project Empathy: Reframing Addiction Through Neuroscience and Positive Psychology. This seminar will share information on the latest research, neuroscience, and best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance use and mental health challenges, particularly for youth.

Harris County Public Health’s Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement (OCEE) hosts quarterly Community Health Worker (CHW) workshops to provide education, professional development, and peer connection. Designed for CHWs, by CHWs, the sessions ensure content is practical, relevant, and rooted in lived experience. Each workshop focuses on timely public health issues, engagement strategies, and culturally competent communication, equipping CHWs with tools to better support residents across Harris County. This investment is vital because CHWs serve as trusted messengers who bridge the gap between communities and health services, helping to improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and strengthen trust in public health.

To RSVP, please submit this registration form.