OPIOID OVERDOSES ARE AT RECORD HIGHS. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
As COVID intensifies the overdose crisis in Alameda County and elsewhere, harm reduction advocates step in where government lags
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HEPPAC Mentioned in TIME article
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…
Michael Snow Discusses Opioid Epidemic Solutions on KTVU
Today Governor Newsom announced the state is buying a generic version of overdose-Governor Newsom’s recent announcement about California purchasing a generic version of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan at a reduced price is a critical step in addressing the opioid epidemic. In an exclusive interview with KTVU, Michael Snow from The HIV Education and Prevention Project…
Braunz Courtney Speaks Out on California’s Fentanyl Crisis in an Exclusive KTVU Interview
Our Executive Director, Braunz Courtney, was recently interviewed by KTVU to shed light on the Fentanyl crisis gripping California. In this insightful interview, Braunz delved into the evolving landscape of fentanyl, addressing critical aspects such as its perception, usage, and distribution. Watch the full interview here: KTVU Interview (https://www.ktvu.com/video/1418817) Let’s raise awareness together! Use these…
Local experts demonstrate life-saving measures for opioid overdose
Mike Snow and Sabrina Fuentes of The HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County talk about the life-saving measures for someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Watch the video here.
Highland Hospital’s new vending machine offers free socks, tampons, and drug test kits
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…
