We can help you find solutions.
This is a no-judgment zone where you can get supplies, strategies and health resources to reduce the damage done by substance use. The mission of the Step In Project is to meet substance users where they are and provide education, support, and harm reduction methods to improve their quality of life and reduce the amount of harm done by substance use. Community outreach has been the cornerstone of
02/28/2023
You may think that someone is living on the street because they are a substance user, but what may actually be true is that they use substances because they are living on the street and need to stay awake to stay safe. Ensuring people have somewhere safe to live is Harm Reduction.
02/21/2023
Just because someone is using substances doesn't mean they should not have food to eat. We can help people access the social services they need as part of Harm Reduction services.
02/14/2023
Whether it is the stigma of being HIV+ or Trans or Gay or a substance user, prejudice is incredible harmful and can lead to increased substance use in stigmatized communities. To be a true ally of Harm Reduction, reject stigma wherever you see it.
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02/07/2023
Not having healthcare can lead to people self-medicating with illegal substances. Ensuring people have access to affordable heath care is Harm Redution.
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01/31/2023
Harm Reduction in no way opposes abstinence. If someone engaging with HR services wants to become abstinent, we will help them get started on that journey. But if they do not want to become abstinent, we will help them on the journey they are on.
01/27/2023
Keep in touch with your friends even when you're using. If they don't hear from you for a while they will know where to look to make sure you're ok.
01/24/2023
Abstinence is a great model for some people, but not for everyone. Harm reduction is available for those people who need help but can't or don't want to be abstinent.
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01/20/2023
Eliminate dehumanizing words like ju**ie, crackhead, alkie and other pejorative terms from your vocabulary. Remember we are talking to and about human beings and as such they deserve basic respect.
01/19/2023
Saving a life is never a waste of resources.
01/13/2023
Using Harm Reduction techniques and strategies is an act of self-love. Rather than giving in to the dark side of substance use, you can take action to protect your health.
01/10/2023
Harm Reduction strategies do not encourage drug use. They simply help the individual mitigate the harm caused by the drugs. This gives them the chance to decide for themselves when and if they want to stop using.
01/05/2023
People of color are disproportionately affected by substance use, often finding barriers to service. Harm reduction programs must find ways to combat structural and institutional racism to ensure all people who need help can access it.
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