Join the ME SUD Learning Community in its new ECHO series, Indigenous ECHO: Strengthening Indigenous Responsiveness. In this training series participants will explore the breadth of Indigenous SUD programs in Maine. Participants will examine the impact cultural responsiveness to the native population has on healthcare outcomes. Through didactic presentations and case study, participants will gain insight on how to better serve their patients’ unique needs in a culturally responsive manner.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn about SUD in the Indigenous Community and how to address the unique needs of their patients.
• Participants will examine existing Indigenous-responsive programs in Maine and how they are caring for their communities.
• Participants will explore how to incorporate Peer Support Specialists in a culturally responsive way