Resource Library
Find resources and tools to learn more about the work that Hubs and Spokes are doing here. These resources include products developed by Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), its affiliates, and other state and national organizations.
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Spotlight Video – Increasing Efficiency with Check in Kiosks and Innovative Patient Appreciation Events
This Spotlight Video features Hub & Spoke System grantees Transcultural Health Development Center located in Los Angeles, California, and Treatment Associates, Inc. located in Sacramento, California. Ashley Jameson, Clinic Director of Treatment Associates, Inc. describes the benefits of implementing a kiosk check-in to streamline the intake process for patients. The Clinic Director of Transcultural Health, Charnice Wells, and the Grant Manager at Treatment Associates, Arleen Lopez, describe the patient appreciation events hosted at their sites. Watch the whole video to gain new ideas for patient appreciation events at your organization!
Spotlight Video – Balance Patients on Medication
This Spotlight video features Hub & Spoke System grantee WCHS, Inc., Riverside Treatment Center located in Riverside, California. Medical Director of Riverside Treatment Center, Dr. Ruh, describes his best practices for balancing patients on medication by using patient history. Dr. Ruh is a board-certified Addictionologist and has over 25 years of experience treating substance use disorders. Dr. Ruh speaks about the difference between buprenorphine and methadone and how treatment with these medications can vary depending on the patient. Grant Manager, Victoria O’Gara, describes the patient-centered approach staff provide at Riverside Treatment Center to improve the quality of care for patients. Watch the whole video to gain more insight!
Spotlight Video – Alternatives to Violence (AVP) Workshops to End Stigma in Substance Abuse
This Spotlight video features Hub & Spoke System grantee County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency (Emiline, Watsonville, and Homeless Persons Health). County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency’s Health Services Manager, Danny Contreras, describes how he uses the Alternatives to Violence (AVP) Workshops to aid ending the stigma around people that use drugs. The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency invites all staff members and members from different parts of their community to participate in the workshops with the goal of creating an environment that prioritizes seeing each other as human beings first. Watch the whole video to find out how you can administer the AVP workshops within your organization and community!
FDA Approves New Buprenorphine Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Brixadi (buprenorphine) extended-release injection for subcutaneous use (under the skin) to treat moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD). This FDA press release describes details about Brixadi for treatment at H&SS-funded facilities.
Fatal Overdose Prevention for Homeless Service Providers in California
Fatal overdose is a leading cause of death amongst people experiencing homelessness in California. Learn how your program can be ready to prevent and reverse fatal overdose in this 90- minute webinar from the California Department of Public Health. This webinar is aimed at homeless service providers, particularly those at the management/ decision- making level. Thank you for helping save lives! This webinar: – Improves participants’ understanding of substance use and the fatal overdose crisis among people experiencing homelessness – Introduces principles and techniques for overdose prevention and reversal – Explains legal protections around overdose reversal in California – Shares firsthand stories from providers in the field, and allow time for Q&A – Empowers webinar participants with information, resources and supplies to prevent fatal overdose in their programs and communities.
ISSUE BRIEF: Xylazine, Health Risks and Harm Reduction Strategies
This brief contains important information about Xylazine, health risk and harm reduction strategies.