Harm Reduction
What is Harm Reduction?
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at saving lives and reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Examples of harm reduction strategies include:
- Syringe services programs
- Access to fentanyl test strips
- Increased availability of naloxone
- Removal of barriers to treatment and medications for treatment
- Overdose prevention centers
Funding Opportunities
To support local health departments in identifying funding opportunities to support harm reduction and/or substance use disorder prevention activities, the grant scan resource below provides a summary of funding opportunities that are currently open. This resource will be updated on a weekly basis.
Policy & Legislative Updates
Federal Policy Update 1/20/2023
Training Resources
Miscellaneous Resources
- Patient Request Form for Fentanyl Test Strips
- NEXT Distro – mail order harm reduction supplies
- Never Use Alone – overdose prevention hotline for people who use alone
- Harm Reduction Works – self help group rooted in harm reduction (Link to Facebook group)
