Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is a compassionate approach that focuses on minimizing the negative effects of risky behaviors while promoting health and safety.

Harm reduction tools include:

  • Overdose Prevention Medicine or Narcan

  • Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips

Local & State Resources for Overdose Prevention

NEVER USE ALONE Hotline logo and number 1-877-696-1996.
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Informational poster about Narcan 101, including facts about Naloxone, overdose statistics, and a QR code for resources. Key points include that Naloxone does no harm, should be in every home, and that overdose deaths occur mainly in private homes. Contact information and a helpline number are provided.
Advertisement for The People's Pub in Columbia County, NYC, highlighting Narcan availability, test strips, and trained staff, with logos for Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition and Columbia County on a pastel-colored background.

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