Webinars and Podcasts

Generation Zero: Transformative Strategies to Reduce HIV Transmission in Youth
On-Demand Webinar

Designed to provide an in-depth exploration of innovative and effective strategies, such as comprehensive sexual education, community engagement, and integrating technology in outreach efforts aimed at reducing HIV transmission and promoting viral suppression among youth. This on-demand webinar highlights the importance of stigma reduction, mental health support, and access to healthcare services in fostering a supportive environment for young individuals. Participants will learn about best practices that address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young people in the context of HIV prevention and treatment.

Faculty: Allison Lorna Agwu, MD, SCM, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

The Intersection of Mental Health and HIV Among Youth
On-Demand Webinar

People with HIV (PWH) – especially children, adolescents, and young adults – are at an increased risk for developing mental health disorders compared to those who don’t have HIV. PWH commonly internalize negative attitudes and beliefs resulting from widespread HIV stigma, which leads to poor mental health outcomes and difficulty medically managing HIV. Challenges with mental health can negatively affect engagement in medical care and adherence to medical treatment. This on-demand webinar will address mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and young adults with HIV. The webinar will provide strategies for addressing particular needs and promoting overall physical and mental health.

Faculty: Gretchen Cruz Figueroa, PsyD, Children’s National Hospital

Syphilis: “I’m Still Here.”
On-Demand Webinar

Syphilis cases continue to increase throughout the US and are at an all-time high. This on-demand webinar provides an overview of best practices for prevention of syphilis, syphilis screening, recognizing the stages of syphilis, and proper treatment protocols.

Faculty: Tyson R. Anderson, MPH, MSN, CRNP

"Rooted in Wellness" is a podcast mini-series dedicated to exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being. Join us as we delve into topics such as trauma, HIV, mental wellness, and the social determinants of health, all with the goal of helping you cultivate a balanced and thriving life. Tune in to “Rooted in Wellness” and embark on a journey of personal growth.

Trainings and Resources

• Motivational Interviewing to Improve Health Outcomes - On-Demand e-Learning Module
  Motivational interviewing (MI) is guided by a series of principles that emphasize a collaborative relationship in which the autonomy of the client is respected and the client’s intrinsic resources for change are elicited by the facilitator. Within MI, the facilitator adopts a non-confrontational approach to guide the client toward change. This webinar will provide an overview of motivational interviewing, the principles behind this technique, and the barriers that clients may face during the process of change.
   
• Best Practices for Youth: Transition to Care, Cultural Competence & Communication - On-Demand e-Learning Module
  Successful transition from pediatric to adult care for youth living with HIV is complex due to the coordinated medical and behavioral management required to reduce transmission risk. Adept navigation of co-occurring challenges, such as substance use, mental health conditions, and associated stigma and discrimination, is also essential. This webinar will explore strategies for successfully transitioning youth living with HIV to adult care, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and effective communication to this process.
   
• Community Mapping and Identifying Priority Populations for HIV Prevention and Care - Toolkit 
  This community mapping toolkit for D.C. Organizations details how visualizing health disparities can help outreach programs for HIV prevention. The toolkit explores how community mapping can support your work, what goes into creating a community map, and how to use mapping tools that are available online.
   
• AIDSVU National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Toolkit
   
• Advocates for Youth Resources and Tools 
   
• HIV Vaccine Development

Faculty Spotlight

Meet the Expert: Youth HIV Champion
Behind every thriving young person navigating HIV care is a dedicated team of experts committed to their health, well-being, and future. This spotlight celebrates incredible leaders who are shaping the field of youth-focused HIV care through clinical excellence, community engagement, and unwavering advocacy. Their work not only supports young people living with or at risk for HIV—it also helps build stronger, more informed systems of care.

Awareness Days in April and May

This edition of Capacity Connection highlights several key awareness dates as we close out National Minority Health Month in April and look ahead at what’s happening in May.

• April 10th was National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (#NYHAAD), a day to educate and urge policymakers and the public regarding the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlighted the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S.
• May 18th is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (#HVAD), a day to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
• National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#APIMay19) is May 19th, and raises awareness of the impact of HIV, risk, and stigma surrounding HIV in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community.

Request Technical Assistance

The Effi Barry Training Institute is dedicated to empowering current and prospective HAHSTA grantees and community-based organizations with the knowledge and tools to thrive. We offer targeted training and technical assistance across a variety of key areas. These include: 

• Navigating the Fee-for-Service business process
• Mastering foundational HIV service competencies
• Advancing expertise in healthcare systems, data, and health informatics
• Implementing high-impact prevention strategies (including biomedical models)
• Integrating emerging evidence-based practices 

Our approach blends group-level training, hands-on boot camps, dynamic community forums, and tailored one-on-one consultations.

At HealthHIV, we believe in the power of holistic, patient-centered care. Our capacity-building efforts are designed to help organizations enhance patient outcomes, drive efficiencies, and maintain long-term sustainability. Through our innovative approach, we build robust, sustainable systems and services that address every stage of the HIV care continuum.

To request technical assistance directly from HealthHIV’s EBTI, beyond the capacity building prescribed by your Program Officer, please submit a Technical Assistance Request form.

This project is funded wholly, or in part, by the Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration (HAHSTA).