POINT Center MD is Maryland’s centralized resource hub for Drug User Health education and support. It provides outreach workers, community-based organizations, and service providers with accessible tools, training opportunities, and practical guidance to strengthen services for people who use drugs.
Through a combination of learning resources, best practices, and statewide coordination, POINT Center helps the workforce stay informed, skilled, and connected. The platform supports organizations in delivering responsive, person-centered services and fosters consistency and quality across Drug User Health efforts in Maryland.
POINT Center MD equips Maryland’s workforce with the knowledge and support needed to navigate an evolving Drug User Health landscape and enhance care in communities statewide.
The POINT Center MD offers:
- OADPOP Academy — Launching January 20, 2026
- Advance Training Sessions will open in February 2026 for previous Academy attendees and the MDH Drug User Health Workforce
- kNOw HARM Podcast Series — Launching February 2026
- ASCEND Leadership Academy, a three-tier Leadership Development Academy for emerging leaders, advancing leaders, and executive leaders — Launching April 2026
The OADPOP Academy is a signature learning pathway within the POINT Center, designed to strengthen Maryland’s Drug User Health workforce through accessible, skills-based training.
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