Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition
Civic & Social Organization - Shingle Springs, California, United States
Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition Employees
Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition Details
Our mission is to provide a suite of community based Harm Reduction services aimed to improve the quality of life in our county through helping our drug using community by reducing the consequences of drug use. We believe in the safety of our community and respect the rights and feelings of our family who use drugs. We provide free of charge "where they're at" drug and disease minimization services.Harm Reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.SHRC will be using mobile vans to provide initial services to high-need areas within the County, and, as we grow and gain successes, expanding to the more rural areas of need. Ultimately, our goals include improving the life circumstances for those who are using or are addicted to drugs; helping them become more productive members of our community; as well as building a highly networked collaboration of services providers. Some of the services we provide are:☛ Compassionate and anonymous client needs surveys supporting all drug users (opioid, meth, alcohol, etc.), both in-home and our communities without homes☛ Providing regular syringe litter cleanup in our area especially targeting children/park areas and high drug use areas☛ Providing needle exchange and disposal services, supplies/kits, fentanyl test strips, naloxone distribution and training☛ Identifying and preventing HIV/HEP-A/B/C and STD's through testing and training☛ Deep collaboration with public and private services agencies☛ Provide essential and effective followed referrals to public and private services organizations to offer services such as counseling services; screening services; medical services; detox and treatment program services; people who live without housing services; and youth support services☛ Future plans include facilitation of therapeutic in-classroom education and conversations with students 12 years or older regarding drug use, consequences and safe habits.
