OWCSC Harm Reduction Summit

The One World Community Support Center (OWCSC) is excited to announce a transformative initiative – our two-part online Harm Reduction Summit. This summit represents a pivotal step in both the planning and initial implementation phases of our groundbreaking Harm Reduction Program.
 
We extend an open invitation to professionals and Domain Experts across a diverse array of fields linked to Peer Recovery Support, Harm Reduction, Self-Determination Theory, Mindfulness, and Goal Setting. This summit will be a collaborative space where collective expertise will come together to shape the future of our Harm Reduction Program.
 
Please take a moment to look at the following Summit outline, designed to ensure efficiency and value in your participation. We are confident that your insights will contribute significantly to our mission. The total commitment required for both the Summit and subsequent involvement in the Harm Reduction Program is thoughtfully structured to be under 20 hours in total.
 
We greatly appreciate your interest in our Harm Reduction Summit. Your participation has the potential to create a profound impact on individuals and communities seeking a healthier path. We eagerly await your response and look forward to embarking on this innovative journey together.
 
 We are looking for the following fields and more: 

  • People seeking or in Recovery 
  • Peer Recovery Support Specialists
  • Harm Reduction practitioners 
  • Social Workers and Therapists 
  • Psychologist especially in the the field of Self-determination Theory 
  • Doctors and Psychiatrist 
  • Program developers
  • Program Evaluation Researchers 
  • Program administrators 
  • UX Researchers
  • Computer Engineers and software designers
  • Marketing
  • Writers 
  • Law
  • Financial and Government fields
We will be emailing a complete packet including our Harm Reduction Program Structure and Outline, a copy of the rough draft of the program workbook Goal Setting: Achieving Freedom with Harm Reduction,  and other documentation. 
Proposed Summit Outline (Aug. 2023)
 

One World Community Support Center (OWCSC) Harm Reduction Summit

 

Purpose:

The 6-hour Harm Reduction Summit aims to bring together domain experts and professionals from various fields to collaboratively research, plan, and implement OWCSC’s Harm Reduction program. By leveraging the FaST Agile approach, this summit seeks to achieve in a short timeframe what might conventionally take months, fostering collective wisdom and innovation.
 
Date and Duration:
[Date]: [Time] to be announced 
Duration: 6 hours
 

Agenda:

 
Week One: First meeting is 4 hours. Followed by a week of working on tasks, in teams, for the second Summit meeting. 
 

Session 1: Setting the Stage (30 minutes)

 
Welcome and Introduction
Overview of the Summit Packet 
Clarification of Summit Goals and Expectations
 

Session 2: Collective Wisdom and Insights (1.5 hours)

 
Facilitated Open Discussion: Importance of Community and Peer Support in Harm Reduction
Group Brainstorming: Identifying Key Challenges and Opportunities
Sharing of Success Stories and Lessons Learned from Similar Programs
 

Session 3: Co-Creation and Planning (2 hours)

 
Formation of Cross-Disciplinary Teams
Team Workshops:
Defining Harm Reduction Program Goals
Identifying Metrics for Success and Measurement Methods
Developing Peer-Led Program Structure
Integrating Coping Skills and Time Blocking Tools
 

Second Meeting: 

 

Session 4: Synthesis and Next Steps (2 hours)

 
Team Presentations: Summary of Each Team’s Ideas and Plans
Collective Reflection: Addressing Potential Concerns and Gaps
Identifying Actionable Steps for Implementation
Closing Remarks and Commitment to Ongoing Collaboration
 

Key Principles:

 
Collective Wisdom: Engage participants to tap into their collective expertise and insights.
Agile Approach: Embrace the FaST Agile methodology to encourage rapid, adaptive planning and decision-making.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Encourage diverse professionals to collaborate and co-create solutions.
Results-Oriented: Focus on achieving essential elements of the Harm Reduction program, allowing for refinement over time.
 

Benefits:

 
Condensed Timeframe: Achieve in 6 hours what might typically take months of planning.
Innovation: Foster innovative thinking by challenging conventional planning norms.
Immediate Action: Identify actionable steps for program implementation.
Collective Ownership: Participants contribute to the program’s design, creating a sense of ownership and commitment.
 

Follow-Up:

 
Compilation of Summit Outcomes: Document ideas, plans, and decisions.
Formation of Implementation Teams: Assign teams responsible for executing different aspects of the Harm Reduction program.
Regular Progress Check-Ins: Schedule follow-up meetings to track progress and address challenges.
 
The OWCSC Harm Reduction Summit will harness the power of collaboration, innovation, and collective wisdom to accelerate the creation of a dynamic Harm Reduction program that aligns with community needs and aspirations.
 
 
Please read this great article, by Quinton (Ron) Quartel about collective planning: