Harm Reduction

Access to Naloxone (Narcan) reverses opioid overdoses, saving lives immediately. 

Education on recognizing and responding to overdoses reduces fatalaties. 

Needle exchange programs prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other infections by providing sterile syringes and appropriate disposal of used syringes. 

Safe consumption sites reduce risks associated with unsafe injection practices. 

Providing tools like fentanyl test strips help users detect dangers substances in their drugs. 

Distributing clean equipment (ex: pipes or syringes) lowers injury and infection rates. 

Harm reduction services often act as entry points to healthcare, addiction treatment, mental health support, and housing assistance. 

People engaging with these programs are more likely to seek help when ready to reduce or stop using substances. 

Harm reduction reduces judgment and discrimination, encouraging people to seek help without fear of shame or punishment. 

Reducing drug use in public spaces and providing safe disposal methods for needles loewrs risks for the broader community.