When thinking about the impact of substance use and mental health in our communities these challenges cannot be seen as a separate area, but rather an integrated part of the conversation. When thinking about how to assist individuals with these cooccurring concerns one of the first steps in working with folks with intersecting identities is to be respectfully of the whole person. This presentation will lean into how to effectively connect with individuals who use substances and have mental health concerns using a whole person-centered approach and creating empathic spaces.

Learning Objectives

Participants will lean into the prevalence of cooccurring challenges in the community and the individuals that they come in contact within a variety of settings.

Participants will lean into how to integrate a whole person-centered approach in connecting with individuals in a variety of settings.

Participants will learn evidence-based based practices with individuals with co-occurring disorders that are inclusive of their multiple identities.