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Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with substance use. Harm reduction meets people where they are and supports their agency in preventing overdose and adopting safer practices, on their own terms and with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Serious health issues related to substance use are on the rise in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) works with partners to strengthen the continuum of care for substance use disorders. Harm reduction and syringe service program (SSP) interventions are part of that continuum. These interventions provide practical support to decrease negative consequences of drug use and celebrate any positive change. They are important parts of the public health response to outbreaks of overdose and infectious disease.
This site provides the Harm Reduction and Sterile Syringe Programs manual to support the development of local harm reduction services and SSPs. It maintains list of syringe exchange programs by county in Oregon.
Naloxone Rescue for Opioid Overdose Information about use of Naloxone to reverse an overdose in Oregon.
Oregon law requires that syringes be disposed of in a manner that protects public health and safety. Oregon Metro provides information about safe storage, disposal and exchange of sharps containers and links to sharps container disposal by mail. Safe disposal of medical syringes
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NASEN maintains a list of syringe exchange programs in North America.
Partners with Save Lives Oregon receive access to harm reduction supplies through the Harm Reduction Clearinghouse.
Statewide campaign that gives employers the tools on how to train their teams to use naloxone.
The IHS Naloxone Training Toolkit includes trainings for community members as well as first responders.
NASTAD is a non-profit organization that represents public health officials who administer hepatitis and HIV programs in the US. They provide virtual learning and trainings as well as toolkits for engaging communities most affected by hepatitis C (HCV).
The National Harm Reduction Coalition provides education about safe drug use, naloxone and trainings to prevent overdose deaths.
National Harm Reduction Coalition online learning modules
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