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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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Webinar Series: Harm Reduction and COVID-19

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Vlog: Safe Supply and Harm Reduction during COVID-19

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Podcast: That’s Just Good Harm Reduction

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Podcast: Harm Reduction Part I

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Evidence Brief: Harm Reduction Implementation Framework (HRIF)

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Resources on Safer Drug Use

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Videos: Indigenous-centered approaches to harm reduction

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Harm Reduction Services for Indigenous People Who Use Drugs

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Learning from Each Other: Enhancing Community-based Harm Reduction Programs in Canada

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Getting Off Right: A Safety Manual For Injection Drug Users

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Drug Checking as a Harm Reduction Intervention

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Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool

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Harm Reduction: A British Columbia Community Guide

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Infographic: Alcohol and drug use among street involved youth

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Housing and Harm Reduction: A Policy Framework for Greater Victoria

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Best Practice Recommendations for Canadian Harm Reduction Programs that Provide Service to People Who Use Drugs and are at Risk for HIV, HCV, and Other Harms

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  • Prevention

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