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.
5. Ketamine Training
We’ll be offering a one off ketamine training session as part of our ketamine campaign. Learn more about ketamine, it’s physical effects, support available and harm reduction information.
Upcoming Online Training Sessions
- Naloxone 2pm – 3pm – 3rd – March 13th
- Service Overview 2pm – 3pm – March 20th
- Alcohol Awareness 2pm – 3pm – March 27th
- Naloxone 2pm – 3pm – 10th April
- Service Overview 2pm – 3pm – 17th April
- Alcohol Awareness 2pm – 3pm – 24th April
- Drug awareness 2pm – 3pm -1st May
- Naloxone 2pm – 3pm – 8th May
- Service Overview 2pm – 3pm – 15th May
- Ketamine *TRAINING SPECIAL* – 22nd May
- Alcohol Awareness 2pm – 3pm -29th May