Introduction to Harm Reduction | February 20, 2020

Date of Presentation: February 20, 2020

Jessica Rienstra, Hepatitis C Project Coordinator at Lummi Tribal Health Center, shares an overview of harm reduction principles and the benefits of harm reduction for both patients and providers. She also shares some history and provides an overview of the Lummi Primary Integrated Care Syringe Service Program, formerly the Needle Exchange Program.

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Resources Provided:

• Intro to Harm Reduction (Presentation Slides)
• Harm Reduction Principles for Healthcare Settings
• Stop Overdose
• Harm Reduction Coalition
• North American Syringe Exchange Network
• The Language of Addiction - Updated Guide
• Sharps Disposal Kiosk
• Good Days Foundation: Types of Assistance
• In Portugal, Drug Use Is Treated As A Medical Issue, Not A Crime (NPR)

Date added: February 20, 2020