Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. It's also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

Syringe Services

What is an SSP? Syringe services programs (SSPs) are also referred to as syringe exchange programs (SEPs) and needle exchange programs (NEPs). Although the services they provide may vary, SSPs are community-based programs that provide access to sterile needles and syringes, facilitate safe disposal of used syringes, and provide and link to other important services and programs such as

• Referral to substance use disorder treatment programs. 
• Screening, care, and treatment for viral hepatitis and HIV.
• Education about overdose prevention and safer injection practices. 
• Vaccinations, including those for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. 
• Screening for sexually transmitted diseases.
• Abscess and wound care.
• Naloxone distribution and education.
• Referral to social, mental health, and other medical services.

    Sources

• CDC SSP Fact Sheet
• SSP Participant Bill of Rights and Responsibilities **UPDATE**
• SSP County Locations in Kentucky
• Proper Sharps Disposal
   

Overdose Prevention

• Overdose Prevention Video Link
• Overdose Prevention Graphic Link
• Fentanyl Test Strip Graphic
• Harm Reduction Coalition Overdose Prevention

Fentanyl 

• Fentanyl Use and Overdose Prevention

Safer Sex and Sex Work 

• Safer Sex Work

HIV

• LMPHW HIV Prevention
• HIV and Injection Drug Use
• PreP Resources Kentucky
• KAA

HCV

• Norton HCV
• UofL HepC Center
• HIV and HCV Coinfection

Wound Care

• Wound Care Zine

Unhoused

• Coalition for the Homeless
• Re-center Ministries for Women and Children
• Up Louisville
• St John Center for Men

Resources

• Syringe Service Program Medical Harm Reduction Toolkit
• Harm Reduction Action Center
• National Harm Reduction Coalition
• Harm Reduction International
• Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition

Who We Are
 

Office Hours:

• Monday - 400 E. Gray Street, 11 a.m.  to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday - 1229 S. Shelby Street, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday - 400 E. Gray Street, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday - 1229 S. Shelby Street, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday - 400 E Gray Street, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday - 1229 S. Shelby Street, 11 a.m.  to 2 p.m.

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