Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a Movement for Social Justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs (National Harm Reduction Coalition).
Harm Reduction Strategies
- North Carolina Safer Syringe Initiative – Learn more about existing safer syringe programs (SSPs) in North Carolina, including contact information for programs and details on North Carolina SSP laws.
- Worker Stances for Clients Who Use Drugs (Edith Springer)
- Pregnancy and Substance Use Harm Reduction Toolkit (National Harm Reduction Coalition)
- NCHRC Syringe Fact Sheet, includes talking points for stakeholders
- Jail-Based Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Distribution Toolkit (NCHRC)
- UPDATED! NC Drug User Health Resource Guide-February 2024 (NCDHHS-Division of Public Health)
- Harm Reduction Primer (NCDHHS-Injury and Violence Prevention Branch)
Overdose Prevention
- NEW! Naloxone Dosing Guidance (Injury Prevention Research Center, UNC, Chapel Hill 2025)
- NEW! Community Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORMS) Planning Toolkit (SAMHSA 2025)
- Engaging Community Coalitions to Decrease Opioid Overdose Deaths (SAMHSA Practice Guide 2023)
- Opioid Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) (SAMHSA Practice Guide 2023)
Legal Resources for Participants (Legal Action Center)
- Has your Health Insurance Denied MH or SA Care?
- Know Your Rights to Addiction Care for Drug & Alcohol Related ER Visits
- Advocating for Your Recovery When Ordered Off Addiction Medication
- Recovery Residences and MOUD Fact Sheet
Guides to Safer Use