We provide harm reduction based services in Alameda County and Contra Costa County. We serve people who are at increased risk for HIV, hepatitis C and other infectious diseases. And of course report about all work to you.
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However much time you have and whatever your experience, Volunteering gives you the chance to meet new people, learn new skills and help people get the support during crisis There are lots of volunteering opportunities at HEPPAC. Fill out an application today!
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HEPPACs Drop In Center helped me after I hit rock bottom. I got to the point where I needed help with basic needs. I used the Drop In Center to shower, do laundry, eat a delicious hot meal and get some resources. After two weeks of HEPPAC services to get me by, I was able to get emergency housing. “Helped me find my dignity again”
– Jacob A
OPEND program has helped me tremendously by providing the education about Narcan and how to reverse an accidental Opioid overdose. I had to save my best from an overdose using the Nasal Naloxone. To this day I always carry Narcan on me just in case. “One life saved and more to go”!
– Alaina T
Syringe Exchange Site in East Oakland is one of the only places I can go and not feel judged for my drug use. I can have open discussion about how I use and they give me real life methods to inject safer and prevent Overdose. Also encouraged me to get tested for HIV/HEP C
“No place like it”
– Tyrell H
Mobile Outreach services at my encampment gave me hope and support in decreasing my drug use in the process of transitioning from living in my car to being placed in a SRO. Bringing their supplies to my encampment and referring me to use their facility to take a shower and get something to eat helped me get back to work. I finally got a par time job, got housing which allowed me to reconnect with my son. “HEPPAC staff remind me of that cool responsible family member that holds your hand and holds you accountable”.
– David V
As COVID intensifies the overdose crisis in Alameda County and elsewhere, harm reduction advocates step in where government lags
In a TIME article titled “A Pandemic Upon an Epidemic.’ Syringe Services Struggle to Provide Care to Those Battling Drug Addiction Amid COVID-19”, Our Director Executive, Braunz E. Courtney, was quoted: Participants were complaining that they weren’t able to shower or clean up. “They were like—I just need a place to wash my hands and I…
HEPPACs Executive Director – Braunz Courtney and other Harm Reductionism are featured on NEW CITY report: New California Harm Reduction Initiative or better known as CHRI. A grant investing in the expansion of California HR agencies providing life saving and impactful strategies that are leading Public Health into the future. Click here to read more!
