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STANDING IN THE GAP
What is Harm Reduction?
Harm Reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs, those that experience homelessness, and sex workers.
Our services
We provide various Harm Reduction services across CT, such as HIV & HEP C screening, SSPs & naloxone.
Need narcan® or supplies?
Give us a call! Our supplies and services are FREE to all our participants.
Overdose prevention trainings
Learn how to administer Naloxone (narcan®), ways to prevent overdose, and Harm Reduction 101.
Never use alone: No judgement, no shaming, no preaching, just love
If you are going to use by yourself, call the Never Use Alone hotline. You will be asked for your first name, location, and the number you are calling from. Their operations will stay on the line while you use. If you stop responding after use, the operator will notify emergency services of an “unresponsive person” at your location.
Syringe Service Programs (SSP)
SSPs are community-based prevention programs that can provide a range of services, including linkage to substance use disorder treatment; access to and disposal of sterile syringes and injection equipment; and vaccination, testing, and linkage to care and treatment for infectious diseases.
Nearly thirty years of research shows that comprehensive SSPs are safe, effective, and cost-effective, do not increase illegal drug use or crime, and play an important role in reducing the transmission of viral hepatitis, HIV, and other infections (CDC).
Find an SSP local to you in Connecticut.
Test your drugs for fenyanyl
It’s important to test your drugs for fentanyl using fentanyl testing strips. We provide FREE testing supplies.
Not sure how to test? watch the video below.
NORA Saves
NORA is a free app for the CT Department of Public Health (DPH).
Use NORA to prevent, treat, and report opioid overdose.
Have questions? Give us a call.
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