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.

Outreach Services (formerly syringe services)

Louisville Metro’s Department of Public Health and Wellness’ Harm Reduction Services Program provides support to people using drugs to regain a health life and reduce the impact of drug use on the community. Through our Outreach Services we provide a wide array of supportive services including linkage to substance use treatment programs, screening and linkage to care for HIV and viral hepatitis, naloxone distribution and education about overdose prevention, referrals to other social, mental health, and medical resources.

• Syringe Services Program (Hours and locations)
• 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
• 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

Helpful links

• Treatment and Recovery Resources
• Syringe Service Program Medical Harm Reduction Toolkit
• Harm Reduction Action Center
• National Harm Reduction Coalition
• Harm Reduction International
• Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition