Nutrition education for people experiencing and recovering from substance use disorder requires understanding of the specific nutritional needs and considerations of the population, the ability to practice trauma-informed care, and self-regulation skills to support positive and caring relationships that foster trust between participants and educators. SNAP-Ed is uniquely positioned to provide this education and programming. However, further learning and skill development are needed. This presentation will share information on a project carried out by Washington SNAP-Ed, in partnership with Leah’s Pantry in California, to provide staff training through a learning collaborative model and the adaptation of a popular nutrition education curriculum to be used with this audience.

Learning objectives:

• Learn about the SNAP-Ed program and consider opportunities for partnerships.
• Gain a greater understanding of the unique nutrition education needs of people experiencing and recovering from substance use disorder and the role SNAP-Ed can play in providing responsive care.
• Discover how the learning collaborative model is useful in strengthening staff skills and knowledge.