International Harm Reduction Day

07/05/2025

Aujourd’hui a lieu la Journée Internationale de Réduction des Risques (RdR). La RdR désigne l’ensemble des programmes, des prestations et des pratiques qui visent à réduire les dommages associés à l’utilisation de substances psychoactives.

Entre Espaces de Consommation Sécurisés (ECS), remise de matériel stérile et campagnes de prévention contre l’Hépatite C, la Réduction des Risques en matière de consommation de substances psychoactives a pris de l’ampleur ces 20 dernières années.

Découvrez le programme cantonal de Réduction des Risques (PCRDR) dans notre bio.

Vous y trouverez les prestations disponibles, des infos utiles et bien plus encore.

07/05/2025

Today is International !

From our earliest days, Meridian and our team have supported the use of a variety of harm minimisation practices to reduce the transmission of HIV in the ACT. One of the most effective ways of doing this has been the provision of the Needle & Syringe Program (NSP). NSPs are a public health initiative to provide sterile injecting equipment to reduce the harm that can come from sharing equipment.

Meridian is a secondary NSP. Meridian staff are trained to provide this service during business hours. We have a large sharps disposal bin at the front of the Meridian office, available 24 hours and a range of information and resources for people who use injecting drugs.

Fit Packs are available at our office in Turner during working hours.

Find out more: https://www.meridianact.org.au/nsp
Image shows oranges with cartoon smiley faces on them. Text says: International Harm Reduction Day 7 May, with the Meridian logo and Everyone's NSP.

We provide the following items:
Pre-Packaged 8 packs
Disposable Containers: 0.5L, 1.4L, 3L

Find us at: Havelock House 85 Northbourne Avenue (Gould St entrance) Turner, ACT 2612 Monday - Friday 9am -5pm

07/05/2025

It’s International Harm Reduction Day!
Your Truro Walmart Pharmacy team is here to provide guidance and education regarding harm reduction strategies. Come check our resources, grab a naloxone kit, or just stop by to say hi!

07/05/2025

May 7 is International Harm Reduction Day, a day dedicated to cultivating awareness on reducing the negative impacts of s*x and drug use, without judgment. It’s a day to acknowledge the value of having an open mind. Harm reduction provides people with the tools and resources they need to play safe...

07/05/2025

Today is International Harm Reduction Day! 💛

💡 Ever worn a seatbelt, used sunscreen, put on a helmet, checked an expiry date, or used a condom? That’s harm reduction!

It’s about meeting people where they’re at, offering tools to make safer choices, and supporting healthier communities. Whether it’s preventing sunburn or overdose, harm reduction saves lives.

Let’s support policies that reduce harm and keep everyone safe! hkpr.on.ca/ReduceTheHarm

07/05/2025

May 7th is International Harm Reduction Day—a time to recognize life-saving strategies that reduce health risks, including the spread of HIV.

The AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) plays a crucial role by providing clean equipment, ensuring safer choices, and reducing the risk of HIV transmission. Harm reduction is about support, dignity, and safety—not judgment.

Let’s honour ACO’s work and keep harm reduction at the heart of public health.

07/05/2025

May 7th is International Harm Reduction Day. Harm reduction seeks to reduce harm and foster the health and well-being of people who use drugs. It has an immense impact on reducing overdose, the spread of HIV, and other negative health and social impacts of punitive drug policy.

07/05/2025

Harm reduction services play a vital role in WA’s alcohol and other drug sector, supporting the health and wellbeing of people who use alcohol and other drugs.

On International Harm Reduction Day, 7 May 2025, we acknowledge these services and the importance of evidence-based approaches.

Harm reduction is about recognising the risks associated with alcohol and drug use and finding practical and compassionate solutions to reducing these harms.

For people who inject drugs, needle and syringe programs are a key part of this. They help prevent the spread of hepatitis C, HIV and other blood-borne viruses, while offering essential health information, referrals, and support.

Across Western Australia, a range of harm reduction services provide NSP access - often free or at a very low cost.

📍 Learn more about NSPs in WA:
🔗 https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Needle-and-syringe-programs-in-WA

To explore and learn about harm reduction services, visit the Green Book: https://wanada.org.au/greenbook/harm-reduction

07/05/2025

07/05/2025

The Pas Community Renewal Corporation would like to acknowledge INTERNATIONAL HARM REDUCTION DAY.

"Harm reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices aiming to minimize the negative impacts of drug use. It is grounded on respecting the rights of people who use drugs, promoting positive change without creating stigma and discrimination. The occurrence advocates evidence-based public health policy, practices, and human rights to benefit people who use drugs, their families, and the community."
More information can be found here:
https://www.hepcoalition.org/en/news/calendar/article/international-harm-reduction-day-2025

For more information on harm reduction in our Tri-Community please speak with Play It Safer Network - The Pas.
https://www.substanceusehealth.ca/2023-international-harm...
or
https://mhrn.ca/

tpcrc.ca

07/05/2025

International Harm Reduction Day 2025

Harm reduction is a public health and social justice approach aimed at minimising the adverse outcomes associated with various behaviours, substances, or activities, particularly those that pose risks or potential harm to individuals or communities. It seeks to reduce overall harm and risks linked to these behaviours.

Substance Use: Harm reduction strategies can include providing sterile needles and syringes to reduce the transmission of blood-borne infections among people who inject drugs, distributing naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses, supply of safer smoking supplies and providing access to substitute prescribing, rehabs, drug testing and other wraparound support services.

Safer Alcohol Consumption: In the context of alcohol use, harm reduction may involve promoting responsible drinking, designated drivers, and alternatives to drinking and driving to reduce alcohol-related accidents and injuries.

Harm reduction is pragmatic and compassionate, recognising that not all individuals can or will cease engaging in risky behaviours or using substances, but they can still be supported in making safer choices to minimise the negative consequences of their actions.

Support us in destigmatising substance use and help us spread the word of harm reduction, not just today but all year round.