Provincial Peer Support Worker Training Curriculum (16 modules)
The province of British Columbia takes a harm reduction approach to substance use. There are many layers of complexity that comes with substance use. Because of our vast history going back to prohibition, the War on Drugs, and the criminalization of people who use drugs, it’s very easy to dehumanize those who struggle with substances. It’s essential that people who use substances are treated with the deep respect that they deserve. This module will walk you through some of the history, and we’ll cover some of the principles and methodologies around the evidence-based harm reduction approach and how it connects to lived experience and peer support work. We’ll also share some other modalities that people have benefited from.
