FIHR and NHRC announce a new chapter For the past six years, National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) has incubated Faith in Harm Reduction (FIHR) and the work to build and strengthen the harm reduction movement in faith-based mobilization efforts and spaces. During this time, FIHR has mobilized a robust action network of over 2,100 faith ... JOINT STATEMENT: FIHR AND NHRC ANNOUNCE A NEW CHAPTER The post JOINT STATEMENT: FIHR AND NHRC ANNOUNCE A NEW CHAPTER appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more

‘If this funding is not extended…our people will die,’ NHRC director says Advocate network rallies for life-saving programs amidst budget talks SACRAMENTO, CA, MAY 15, 2023 — Lives are on the line as legislators decide the California state budget, and advocates are fighting to renew funding that has saved thousands of lives in just the ... PRESS RELEASE: ‘If this funding is not extended…our people will die,’ NHRC director says The post PRESS RELEASE: ‘If this funding is not extended…our people will die,’ NHRC director says appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more

From “abstinence proponent” to “’ardent protester’ in support of harm reduction” By: Mike Pomante Black history should be taught and celebrated year-round, not just during one month each year. National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) is privileged to continue to highlight the invaluable contributions of Black harm reductionists to the movement while at the same time ... Women’s History Month: Celebrating the life and legacy of Imani Woods The post Women’s History Month: Celebrating the life and legacy of Imani Woods appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more

National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) is privileged to continue to spotlight Black harm reductionists who have made invaluable contributions to the Harm Reduction Movement and used their voices to advocate for the safety, dignity, health, and experiences of people who use drugs and communities impacted by drug use. As part of Black History Month and ... Q&A WITH DR. LISA MOORE: The movement’s origins and importance of following north star The post Q&A WITH DR. LISA MOORE: The movement’s origins and importance of following north star appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalitio ..read more

As we start this new year, we wanted to take time following a period of mourning with family, friends, and community to pay a special tribute to our friend and colleague Dr. Carmen Landau, who passed away while supporting our conference in October. As part of this tribute, we would like to also uplift the ... Remembering and honoring Dr. Carmen Landau The post Remembering and honoring Dr. Carmen Landau appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more

Written by: Mike Pomante Black History Month is a time to honor and commemorate all Black Americans, past and present, and celebrate their profound impact on history, society, and community in the face of injustice, racism, and oppression. Over the next few weeks, National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) looks forward to spotlighting Black harm reductionists ... Black History Month and Beyond: Honoring Keith Cylar The post Black History Month and Beyond: Honoring Keith Cylar appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more

Everyone deserves to live their life without experiencing violence or fear. Despite this, we know the inherent right to safety is not a reality for many people. In particular, sex workers, particularly Black trans sex workers, face dispirate rates of abuse. This International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, we honor all those we ... INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS: HONORING THOSE WE’VE LOST, PREVENTING FUTURE ABUSE The post INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS: HONORING THOSE WE’VE LOST, PREVENTING FUTURE ABUSE appeared first on National Harm Red ..read more

Submitted by: Brittany Ballantyne Communications Coordinator   We are heartbroken by the horrific shooting at Club Q that left five people dead and 25 injured – and a countless number of people forever changed by this violence – a mass shooting that happened as Transgender Awareness Week came to a close, on the eve of ... As we mourn, we uplift the LGBTQIA+ community – harm reduction trailblazers The post As we mourn, we uplift the LGBTQIA+ community – harm reduction trailblazers appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more

The DOPE SRO Project launched in San Francisco, California during the height of the COVID pandemic. DOPE, an acronym for Drug Overdose Prevention & Education, was created in December 2001 for the purpose of providing overdose education to participants in shelters, jails, treatment programs, and syringe access programs.  The DOPE Project is the oldest of ... A Peer-Led Initiative Leads Overdose Prevention & Response Within Supportive Housing The post A Peer-Led Initiative Leads Overdose Prevention & Response Within Supportive Housing appeared first on National Harm Reduction Co ..read more

Years into recovery, I never forgot the kindness of Haven Wheelock.  My family had forced me into treatment twice, only for me to relapse and OD.  I walked into the syringe exchange scared and alone. I’d had a Hep C exposure. She didn’t say, “but don’t you want to go to treatment?!” I’d been down ... “Harm Reduction Saved My Life” by Morgan Godvin The post “Harm Reduction Saved My Life” by Morgan Godvin appeared first on National Harm Reduction Coalition ..read more