Harm Reduction

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Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction is an evidence-based approach that can guide organizations that work with individuals who use substances. It is considered to be a pragmatic and humane strategy that is effective for working with people at risk or experiencing homelessness.

This collection of resources provides basic guidelines and specific tools for implementing Harm Reduction principles in programs.

Rapid Reviews

McMaster Health Evidence (2020). The effectiveness of substance use interventions for homeless and vulnerably housed persons (Access the Review)

McMaster Health Evidence (2019). Effects of housing first approaches on health and well-being of adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness (Access the Review)

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Resource

Webinar Series: Harm Reduction and COVID-19

  • Case Management
  • COVID-19
  • Housing First
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Vlog: Safe Supply and Harm Reduction during COVID-19

  • Case Management
  • COVID-19
  • Prevention
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Podcast: That’s Just Good Harm Reduction

  • Case Management
  • Housing First
  • Prevention
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Podcast: Harm Reduction Part I

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  • Housing First
  • Prevention
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Resources on Safer Drug Use

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  • COVID-19
  • Housing First
  • Prevention
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Getting Off Right: A Safety Manual For Injection Drug Users

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  • Housing First
  • Prevention
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Drug Checking as a Harm Reduction Intervention

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  • Prevention
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Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool

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  • Housing First
  • Prevention
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Harm Reduction: A British Columbia Community Guide

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  • Housing First
  • Prevention
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Infographic: Alcohol and drug use among street involved youth

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  • Prevention