This webinar, Harm Reduction in Community Mental Health Settings, is presented by Zachary Scott, Manager of Outpatient Substance Use Services at Jefferson Center. Drawing from his expertise as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Zachary introduces viewers to the principles of harm reduction and their application in community mental health settings.
The session highlights the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) harm reduction framework and explores practical approaches for integrating harm reduction strategies into mental health care. Viewers are encouraged to reflect on their motivations for engaging with harm reduction and to consider how these principles can support recovery, improve engagement, and reduce barriers for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges.
This training is designed for professionals, advocates, and community members interested in learning how harm reduction can enhance mental health services while supporting dignity, safety, and client-centered care.
