Highland Hospital has a new vending machine. But instead of soda, it has socks. Instead of chips, there’s condoms. And it’s all free. The “harm-reduction vending machine” launched in Highland’s emergency department this fall, offers basic supplies to anyone who needs it, with a focus on reaching those who might benefit from the substance-use services…
Drug-related deaths surged by 41% in San Francisco in the first three months of this year – with an average of one person dying of an accidental overdose every 10 hours. The drug-ravaged Tenderloin district is worst affected. SKY NEWS: Martha Kelner (full report here) Bodies are strewn on the doorstep of San Francisco’s main…
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!
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