This podcast discusses the opioid epidemic and highlights a "Triple O Program" which is a forward-thinking initiative that partners social workers with firefighters and paramedics to target this epidemic. This podcast explores how social workers can work with their community partners to implement a program such as the Triple O Program. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.
Course created on April 19, 2022
On Demand
Course Type: Audio, Text
CE/CEU Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; ASWB ACE/1.0 General; AZ/1.0; CA/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 General (FL), Continuing Education (OH), Continuing Education By A Social Worker (SC), Category I Social Work (WV), CE Broker #20-916827; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DC/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID/1.0; IL/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY/1.0; LA/1.0; MA/1.0; MD/1.0; ME/1.0; MI/1.0; MN/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJ (ASWB ACE)/1.0; NM/1.0; NV/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH/1.0; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RI/1.0; SC/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WV/1.0; WY/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain social work’s role in the opioid epidemic.
- After this course, participants will be able to determine how best to implement an opioid overdose outreach program in their community.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify positives and negatives associated with overdose outreach programming.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction |
| 10-15 Minutes | Opioid Epidemic |
| 15-25 Minutes | Social Work’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic |
| 25-35 Minutes | Triple O Program |
| 35-45 Minutes | How can Social Workers Implement Opioid Initiatives in their Communities |
| 45-50 Minutes | Barriers to Successfully Implementing Opioid Initiatives |
| 50-55 Minutes | Positives of having Social Workers work with Fire Fighters/Paramedics |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Benjamin T. Bencomo
DSW LISW, LCSW
Dr. Ben Bencomo is an Assistant Professor of Social Work with the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University. He received his MSW degree from NMHU and his DSW degree from the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Bencomo currently serves on the CSWE, Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity. He was also recently appointed to the Governor's Racial Justice Council by New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan-Grisham.
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Allison Stoner
MSW LMSW
Allison is an LMSW that works with the Las Cruces Fire Department as a leader of the Opioid Overdose Outreach program, under the Mobile Integrated Healthcare umbrella. This program identifies overdoses through the 911 system, then offers in-home outreach to patients and their impacted support systems. She and her partner, a paramedic, follow-up with those involved to provide Narcan and Narcan education, community resources, and make referrals to treatment. The aspect of the job that Allison values the most is being able to meet people where they are – both emotionally and literally, in-home or in-field. She believes integrated healthcare holds immense opportunity for social workers. Allison has previous practicum experience in the MIH program and as a high school social worker. Prior to coming to New Mexico for graduate school, Allison served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine.
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Benjamin Bencomo: Financial disclosures: Benjamin Bencomo received an honorarium for hosting this podcast. Dr. Bencomo currently serves on CSWE's Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (CRECD). He was also recently appointed to the Governor's Racial Justice Council by New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan-Grisham. Non-financial disclosures: Benjamin Bencomo has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Allison Stoner: Financial disclosures: In lieu of an honorarium, a donation was made by Continued to Voices of Children. She works with the Las Cruces Fire Department as a leader of the Opioid Overdose Outreach program. Non-financial disclosures: Allison Stoner has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Social Work.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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