Words Matter: The Power of Language to Strengthen Services for HIV and Substance Use Disorder

Discussion guide to elicit a comprehensive and concrete conversation about language, stigma, and discrimination as a means of strengthening care systems and ensuring that people who seek care for HIV and/or substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder, are treated with respect and dignity. Covers:

  • The purpose of examining language.
  • Discussion packages: Implementation instructions.
  • Discussion packages.
    • Client-centered language.
    • Clinical care language.
    • Referral language.
    • Care coordination language.
    • Inclusive client-centered care language.
  • Appendix.

Instructional video walks you through the guide.

SPNS Strengthening Systems of Care for Opioid Use and HIV

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