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 at risk for overdose.
As a collaborative program of the Maryland Department of Health and HealthHIV, POINT Center MD helps the workforce stay informed, skilled, and connected through a combination of learning resources, best practices, and statewide coordination. 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
- Registration for the Fall 2026 OADPOP Academy Cohort
- Learn about Advanced Drug User Health Trainings
- ASCEND Leadership Academy, a three-tier Leadership Development Academy for emerging leaders, advancing leaders, and executive leaders — Coming soon
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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Unpacking Sex Work and Community Engagement
Season 1, Episode 10 — This final episode of Season One of the “To the POINT Maryland” podcast examines the impact of stigma, common misconceptions, and the complex intersections of sex work. Through candid conversation we tackle how to foster meaningful engagement, and create affirming services that honor the experiences, autonomy, and resilience of sex workers.
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Sunny Side: Joy and Humor in Outreach, Continued
Season 1, Episode 9 — This episode continues our exploration of the moments that make outreach work meaningful, memorable, and fun. Join us as we share stories that highlight the power of connection, the importance of workplace joy, and the ways laughter can sustain us through even the most challenging days.
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Sustaining the Workforce: Self-Care and Professional Resilience
This session addresses burnout, secondary stress, and sustainability for frontline workers. Participants will explore individual and organizational strategies to support long-term wellness and workforce retention.
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When Our Clients Age: Adapting Drug User Health for Older Adults
This webinar will help participants build practical skills for assessing and supporting older clients, including those with long-term substance use histories. Participants will explore how aging changes the way drugs affect the body, why overdose risk increases, and how common signs of substance use may present differently in older adults.