Harm reduction is a range of practical strategies and ideas focused on reducing the harmful consequences associated with substance use and other risky behaviours. With a focus on 'meeting people where they are at,' GRCHC engages in harm reduction action in our community, and strives to provide high-quality, non-judgmental support and care for people who use drugs.
Harm Reduction Resources
| Free Naloxone Kits |
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Naloxone is a life saving medication that can be used to reverse an Opioid overdose. Grand River Community Health Centre has Naloxone available at our Outreach Station during designated hours. There are several locations around Brantford where you can pick up a Naloxone Kit and receive training to use it if you are not able to attend GRCHC (https://bchu.org/public-health-topic/harm-reduction-and-substance-use/harm-reduction-supply-sites/). |
| Harm Reduction Supplies |
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GRCHC offers harm reduction supplies (including inhalation and injections supplies) at our Outreach Station during designated hours. Used supplies cannot be dropped off to GRCHC, but can be disposed of at any of the yellow disposal bins around the community (https://bchu.org/public-health-topic/harm-reduction-and-substance-use/harm-reduction-supply-sites/). To learn more about where to access harm reduction supplies in Brantford, County of Brant, and Six Nations, please visit here. |
| Peer Resources |
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If you have lived or living experience of drug use, or you care about someone who does, there are resources available to you: |
| The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) |
| Never use alone! Call the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS(6677) before you use to connect with someone and stay safe. |