Harm Reduction Community Program (HRCP)
The main purposes of ABC’s Harm Reduction Community Project is to provide evidence-based harm reduction services to decrease the spread of infectious diseases and prevent opioid-related overdoses among members of the population who use drugs, and reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder.
Harm Reduction Community Program (HRCP)
The main purposes of ABC’s Harm Reduction Community Project is to provide evidence-based harm reduction services to decrease the spread of infectious diseases and prevent opioid-related overdoses among members of the population who use drugs, and reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder.
Our Services/Referrals
- Opioid overdose prevention (naloxone and fentanyl test strip kits with training).
- Alternative supplies for safe drug use and cleaning supplies.
- Supplies for safer sex
- General hygiene supplies
- STD, HIV and Hepatitis C linkage to testing and services
- Referrals to:
o Medication Assisted Treatment (Suboxone and Methadone)
o Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention
o Food Assistance
o Suicide Prevention and Crisis
Harm Reduction Programs (HRPs) are evidence-based programs that improve the health and safety of people who use drugs. They have been proven to prevent diseases that can spread through sex and/or shared drug use equipment (HIV, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, Chlamydia) through provision of safer supplies, services and information. They also link clients to treatment for substance use and help prevent overdose deaths among people who inject drugs. For more information on Harm Reduction, please visit National Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) or amfAR.org.