Our trainings are designed for front line personnel. Whether police, legal, emergency medical, or other professionals, they are often asked to take on new roles and responsibilities in response to overdose and other emerging challenges, but without adequate tools or training. These demands compound their stress and burnout, reducing effectiveness and retention.​

 

SHIELD fills this gap. Built on decades of experience and deep knowledge of the evidence base about what works and what doesn’t, SHIELD provides personnel with the tools they need to safeguard their physical and mental wellbeing, while furthering their public safety mission. It improves the interface with local community organizations that specialize in evidence-based drug treatment and other supportive services.

 

SHIELD is unique because it provides localized knowledge that training participants can put into practice right away. Our two-decade track record has taught us that no two jurisdictions are the same. This is why listening to specific agency needs is the driving engine of our work. Working with the right mix of in-person, web-based and mobile delivery channels, we supply frontline personnel with the most relevant and actionable tools to improve their health, safety, and effectiveness.​