Harm Reduction is defined as a set of practical strategies and policies aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with certain behaviors or conditions, particularly those related to substance use, addiction, and risky behaviors. Focus on Health is happy to introduce the conversation around harm reduction to PDXCW 2024. This class will focus on educating attendees on the facts and data around substance use, overdose prevention, and practical tools for harm reduction.

Alex Jump, Director of Operations, Focus on Health
Alex Jump’s idea for FOH was formed through Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender Competition and shaped from a life-long struggle with anxiety and depression. Sharing her struggle with mental health over the years had opened up a support system for her that she was not aware could exist and has allowed her to realize the importance and need for resources to be available to our industry. Alex is currently the Director of Operations for FOH and a beverage consultant residing in Denver, CO, a Tales of the Cocktail committee member, and is a dog mom to Julep and Lorenzo.

Leftbank Annex Class/Seminar/Experience for pre-assigned Student Pass holders and Bartender Pass Auditing.
Location: Leftbank Annex, 101 N Weidler St, Portland, OR 97227
Sponsored by: Lush Life Productions