The Prevention Generation: Evolving Strategies to Engage Youth
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:00am Eastern

This webinar is designed to empower professionals to take an active role in engaging youth in HIV prevention. “The Prevention Generation” will discuss innovative and effective engagement strategies, share real-world experiences from youth-focused professionals, and promote actionable steps to help keep the next generation engaged in reducing the spread of HIV.

1.0 continuing education credit is available for this webinar.

Stability in Uncertain Times: Strengthening HIV Prevention Through Peer Workforce Investment
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:00pm Eastern

This webinar is designed to guide those in leadership roles at organizations focused on HIV, STIs, and harm reduction to recruit, retain, and develop peers as part of an effective public health prevention workforce. By understanding the value of peers, including them in programming, and integrating them into existing staff culture using evidence-based strategies, leaders can ensure sustainability within their teams and greater health outcomes for their clients.

Please note that continuing education credits are not available for this webinar.

Thriving in Uncertainty: Strategies for Sustaining HIV Prevention in DC
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm Eastern

Amid shifting policies and evolving funding landscapes, community-based organizations (CBOs) play a critical role in sustaining HIV prevention efforts. To thrive in times of uncertainty, CBOs must strengthen their organizational resilience and proactively position themselves for long-term success. This webinar will provide practical, actionable strategies to help leaders assess their organizations, identify vulnerabilities and opportunities, and chart a path toward sustainability. Participants will also learn innovative approaches to diversifying funding streams and building adaptive, future-ready organizations that can continue driving impact in the DC community.

1.0 continuing education credit is available for this webinar.

Movember: Men's Health Month

Men’s health is in crisis. Men are dying on average 4.5 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. Each November, "Movember" is observed to raise awareness of key issues affecting men's health, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The purpose is to encourage men to seek screenings, have open conversations, and take proactive steps towards their overall well-being.

On-Demand Webinar in Honor of Movember - "Men's Health: Your Health is Your Wealth"

In most settings, men are less engaged in healthcare services and have worse health outcomes than women. Strategies aimed at engaging men in healthcare have proven effective. This webinar will provide an overview of common health issues among men, how to engage and empower men to take control of their health, and strategies to overcome barriers to care for men.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20, 2025

Observed each year on November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people lost to violence and discrimination. It serves as a call to action to advance safety, dignity, and equity for the trans community while raising awareness of the barriers they continue to face.

For public health professionals and community organizations, this observance is an opportunity to center trans voices, promote inclusive and affirming care, and strengthen community partnerships that support the health and well-being of transgender individuals.

EBTI supports transgender and queer communities with two important resources:

• The Effective Strategies for Affirming and Engaging Transgender Clients Toolkit encourages an approach to health care delivery in which organizations, programs, and providers recognize, validate, and support the identity stated or expressed by the individuals served.
   
• The "Rooted in Wellness" podcast episode HIV Prevention for Queer Communities of Color: Exploring Intersections of Societal Norms and Cultural Boundaries delves into the unique experiences of Black, Queer, and other communities of color in the context of HIV prevention, emphasizing the complex intersections of societal norms, cultural boundaries, and identity. Exploring how historical and contemporary societal attitudes toward gender, sexuality, and race influence both the risks of HIV and access to healthcare, this podcast examines the challenges faced by Queer communities of color in navigating stigma, discrimination, and systemic barriers that affect HIV prevention and care.

NO-COST 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. 

We provide technical assistance for: 

• 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.

Submit a Technical Assistance Request form to connect with EBTI today or scan this QR code:

Self-Paced Trainings and Resources

On-Demand Webinars:

• Strategies to Support Positive Experiences for Transgender and Non-Gender Confirming Individuals
  Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) individuals often encounter discrimination and other adverse experiences when seeking care and preventive health services. Health providers play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of TGNC individuals, including those who are re-entering society after incarceration.
   
• Health Insurance Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide
  This webinar highlights the eligibility for and benefits of the major types of health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, employer-sponsored, and marketplace insurance. The webinar also familiarizes participants with various benefit programs, including ADAP, long-term care, and prescription assistance programs. Upon conclusion of this session, participants will be equipped to access and advocate for the best care for clients and patients in order to increase community health.

Podcasts:

• Trauma at the Root of Health Outcome Disparities
  This podcast episode delves into the profound impact that trauma has on health outcomes across diverse populations. Listeners will explore the connection between trauma and health disparities, learning to identify common indicators of trauma and understanding how these indicators contribute to unequal health outcomes. The episode also equips listeners with the knowledge and tools to address and mitigate the effects of trauma in their communities and professional practices.
   
• Roots of Stigma: Cultural Barriers in Mental Health
  This podcast episode delves into the intricate cultural barriers that contribute to mental health stigma. By exploring how cultural beliefs, societal norms, and historical contexts shape perceptions and attitudes towards mental health within diverse communities, our expert guests share their insights and experiences, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals struggling with mental health issues and the innovative strategies being implemented to break down these barriers.

Upcoming Awareness Days in November

• International Stress Awareness Week (11/1 - 11/7) : Shines a light on the impact of stress on mental and physical health while encouraging individuals and organizations to promote resilience, healthy coping strategies, and supportive workplaces.
• National Family Caregivers Month: A time to recognize and support the millions of family members who provide essential care to loved ones. For public health professionals and community organizations, this observance is a chance to raise awareness about caregiver well-being, promote access to supportive resources, and advocate for policies that strengthen and sustain caregiving families.
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (11/25): The premise of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence, and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden.

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).