Training for Professionals
We are offering free online training sessions for professions in Sheffield.
Likewise Sheffield have a team that can provide training and information around alcohol and drugs.
We are now offering completely free online and in person training sessions for people in Sheffield.
How to book an in person training session:
Our in person training is more for groups, where we can visit and deliver training around alcohol and drugs that’s tailored to your specific needs. Please contact Training@likewisesheffield.org.uk to enquire.
How to book onto one of our weekly online training sessions:
To book onto our online training sessions and see training dates, please see below. Each session is one hour and training sessions will be every Friday of the month. Our online training session are bitesize training sessions, for professionals who work closely with those who are experiencing problems with their use of alcohol and/or drugs, please consider contacting us for a more indepth session with those at your organisation.
Our free training sessions are:
1.Service Overview Training
This session provides an insight into the support Likewise Sheffield offers to individuals and their loved ones affected by substance misuse and addiction. It also covers referral pathways for further help.
2. Alcohol Awareness Training
This session cover the risks of alcohol, safe consumption limits, and available treatment options for those affected. The session also explores referral pathways for support.
3. Substance Use Training
Information on different substances, their associated risks, and potential harms. It also includes details on treatment options and harm reduction advice.
4. Naloxone Training
In this one-hour session, you will receive training on how to carry and administer naloxone. Naloxone is an opioid overdose reversal drug that can potentially save lives in an emergency. You will also be able to pick up your own naloxone kit from Likewise.
Dates for our Training every Friday – click below to book your place on a training
- Substance Use Training- Friday 3-4pm – 19th September
- Naloxone training- Friday 3-4pm – 26th September
- Likewise Service Overview Training- Friday 3-4pm – 3rd October
- Alcohol Awareness Training- Friday 3-4pm – 1oth October
- Substance Use Training- Friday 3-4pm – 17th October
- Naloxone training- Friday 3-4pm – 24th October
- Likewise Service Overview Training- Friday 3-4pm – 31st October
- Alcohol Awareness Training- Friday 3-4pm – 7th November
- Substance Use Training- Friday 3-4pm – 14th November
- Naloxone training- Friday 3-4pm – 21st November
- Service Overview training – Friday 3-4pm – 28th November
If you have questions about training or enquiries, please email Training@likewisesheffield.org.uk
Training aims
- Increased awareness of brief interventions
- Provide some basic tools and worksheets
- How to refer into alcohol or drug services
- Where to access leaflets and information
- An increase in substance-specific awareness