Harm Reduction

As fentanyl and other adulterants grow more ubiquitous in the national illicit drug supply, people who use drugs are at greater risk of overdose. In the 12-month period ending in June 2022, over 107,000 drug overdose deaths occurred, with 64% of deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Despite high rates of overdose among people who

Over the past six years, the National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) has partnered with Faith in Harm Reduction (FIHR) to provide support and resources for those who use drugs connected through communities of faith. Now, the FIHR is striking out on its own as an independent nonprofit. Join us on Tuesday, August 22 from 11:30

The National Harm Reduction Coalition is launching their monthly Foundational Fridays training sessions. These sessions are designed to build basic knowledge about diverse intersectional public health issues, and are open to providers, peers, the reduction community, and anyone interested in this field

Harm reduction recognizes every individual's dignity and prioritizes bodily autonomy, choice, and safety.  While there is no one definition of harm reduction, its roots were born out of the movement of sex workers, LGB/TGNC+ activists, mutual aid groups, and drug users' collaboratives whose practices for decades have been criminalized. We honor the path their work

This presentation provides a comprehensive exploration of harm reduction and how it can shape the trajectory of our future. We will talk about harm reduction as a philosophy and how it stands as a compassionate and pragmatic response to human suffering, drug use, and substance use disorder.

The National Harm Reduction Coalition is launching their monthly Foundational Fridays training sessions. These sessions are designed to build basic knowledge about diverse intersectional public health issues, and are open to providers, peers, the reduction community, and anyone interested in this field.