Virtual meeting
Via Zoom
Description
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Danny Rodrigues, LICSW, PMH-C, will present a didactic on treating substance use disorder in people experiencing homelessness. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
Boston Medical Center's (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model.
Intended audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Speakers
Danny Rodrigues, LICSW, PMH-C
Daniel Rodrigues is the Director of Substance Use Disorder and Outreach Programs at Duffy Health Center located in Hyannis. Daniel’s background is as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, graduating from Smith School for Social Work in 2013. Daniel has worked in the field of substance use disorders and mental health since graduation, having worked in inpatient co-occurring treatment, outpatient residential, and hospital based Social Work on Maternity and Pediatrics, before transitioning to his current role at Duffy Health Center. In his role at Duffy, Daniel provides clinical oversight for all of the health center’s substance use disorder services, and outreach programs, as well as the center's winter weather response program.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will have the knowledge to:
- Identify three potential causes of homelessness.
- Recognize considerations specific to providing care to people experiencing homelessness with substance use disorders.
- Describe three strategies for medication management for persons experiencing homelessness with an opioid use disorder.
Sponsored by
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS).
Accreditation information
Please read the Accreditation Information section of the training page to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
Audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
