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

Overdoses Reversed

Clean Needles Distributed

People Tested

24/7

Support Available

Our Harm Reduction Services

Practical support to reduce risks and improve wellbeing

Needle and Syringe Program

Clean needles and safe disposal to prevent disease transmission

Naloxone Kits

Overdose reversal training and naloxone distribution

Testing Services

HIV/Hepatitis testing with confidential results

Peer Support

Non-judgmental counseling and support groups

Success Stories

ABUBAKAR FAMAU'S STORY

"My name is Abubakar, and my journey from addiction to advocacy has been transformative. After stopping heroin injection on February 25th, 2007, at Omari Project Rehabilitation Center in Msabaha, I express my deepest gratitude to Director Mr. Dilmua Mohamed and his team, as well as others who played a vital role in supporting my recovery and helping me maintain a drug-free life. I'm proud to have achieved 18 years, 4 months, and 2 days of sobriety. Since November 2007, I've been dedicated to giving back, starting as a volunteer and progressing through various roles: peer educator, outreach worker, paralegal officer, and currently serving as a Field Supervisor at The Omari Project. Through the Kenya Red Cross's harm reduction program, funded by the Global Fund, I've been able to provide health education and support to injecting drug users, focusing on preventing HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, hepatitis, and STIs. My work emphasizes promoting safer injecting practices, safer sex practices, risk reduction counseling, and referrals to MAT clinics for methadone treatment or The Omari Project rehabilitation center as needed. My ultimate goal is to create a community free from drugs, particularly among young people, by educating them about the risks of drug use and providing support for those who want to quit. I aim to reach youth both in and out of school, empowering them to make informed choices and live healthy lives."

The Omari Project Rehabilitation centre.