Harm Reduction Services

About Harm Reduction

Our Services

What is Harm reduction?

Harm reduction refers to strategies and services designed to reduce the negative health, social, and legal impacts of drug use, without necessarily requiring abstinence. It's about keeping people safe and alive while helping them access care and support.

It's about keeping people safe and alive while helping them access care and support. Our program focuses on meeting people where they're at and providing practical solutions to reduce risks

We prioritize dignity, safety, and evidence-based care

Core Principles

Overdose Prevention

Life-saving naloxone and education

Peer Involvement

People with lived experience guide our programs

Disease Prevention

Reduce transmission of HIV/Hepatitis C&B/TB/STI

Non-Judgmental

Services provided without stigma

Practical Approach

Focus on real-world solutions rather than ideals

Dignity First

Respect for personal autonomy and choices

Key Harm Reduction Interventions

Practical support to reduce risks and improve wellbeing

Needle and Syringe Program (NSP):

Distribution of sterile needles and syringes to reduce the risk of HIV and Hepatitis transmission through shared equipment
Safe disposal systems through the use of safety boxes in injecting areas.
Community clean-up activities led by peer educators to maintain hygienic environments around injection sites.

Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST):

Use of methadone and other medications to help manage opioid dependence safely.
Screening, induction, and re-induction protocols to initiate clients into OST in a structured and safe manner.
Referral systems to link clients with MAT (Medically Assisted Therapy) clinics.
On-site support and crowd control to ensure safety and smooth service delivery at OST sites.

Overdose Prevention:

Educational sessions for clients and community members about the risks and signs of overdose.
Provision of Naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdose when administered promptly.
Training of peer educators and outreach workers to respond to overdose incidents effectively and confidently.

Behavioral Services:

Peer-led education and outreach to disseminate harm reduction messages and refer clients to services.
Risk reduction counseling to support behavior change and safer practices.
Distribution of condoms and water-based lubricants to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Ongoing education on safe injection and sexual health practices tailored to community needs.

Infection Control:

Regular testing and treatment for HIV, STIs, and TB among PWIDs.
Hepatitis C screening and case management as part of integrated care.
Access to PEP and PrEP for HIV prevention, aligned with national guidelines.

Waste Management:

Safe collection and secure storage of used injection materials to prevent community exposure and contamination.
> Proper segregation and disposal of medical waste at Drop-In Centers (DICs), in line with government-approved standards and environmental health protocols