
NJ Harm Reduction Coalition Blog
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New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition (NJHRC) was formed by people who use drugs, people who used to use drugs, people in recovery, people who have lost loved ones to overdose, people harmed by the drug war, faith leaders, and concerned community members. We work in coalition (which we define as "coming together for combined action") to create a New Jersey that values the safety and..
NJ Harm Reduction Coalition Blog
7M ago
We’re ringing in the new year in New Brunswick today with NJHRC’s first community outreach of 2021! Slide 1: Outreach wagons stocked with harm reduction supplies, with an outreach worker offering supplies to a participant in the background Slide 2: Outreach worker and a participant chat about supplies in the park while they grab a ..read more
NJ Harm Reduction Coalition Blog
7M ago
The below letter — signed by 150+ and counting public health experts, healthcare providers, clinicians, & recovery advocates — was sent to New Jersey legislators in support of legislation to expand syringe access. Press Release Download Letter Share with your legislators Add your name Open Letter to Legislators Dear New Jersey Legislators:We are losing a ..read more
NJ Harm Reduction Coalition Blog
7M ago
Today, we launched “Essential, Effective, Human,” a public education campaign promoting the public health and human benefits of syringe access. The campaign features the stories of seven New Jersey residents — people who have benefited from syringe access, faith leaders, physicians, and syringe service providers — who support syringe access in their communities. The campaign ..read more
NJ Harm Reduction Coalition Blog
7M ago
Position: Program Development & Implementation Consultant, Housing Justice During COVID-19 Pilot Contract Period: Approximately 16 hours per week from September 15, 2022 through August 31, 2023 Status: Project-Based & Part-Time Location: New Brunswick, NJ, with some travel throughout Middlesex County. Must have capacity for virtual meetings through Zoom or phone call. Evening hours 1-2 evenings per ..read more