Resources
Harm Reduction & Harm Reduction Service Provision
A wide-ranging collection of resources covering harm reduction advocacy, technical assistance, education, self-organising, safer use, and overdose response. Whether you’re running a syringe service programme or just starting out, there’s something here for you.
Drug User Self-Organizing
International Network of People Who Use Drugs
Harm Reduction Advocacy
National Harm Reduction Coalition
SAMHSA’s well developed Harm Reduction Framework
Harm Reduction Friendly Recovery Options
NAMA – National Alliance for Medication Assisted Recovery
Harm Reduction Technical Assistance
National Black Harm Reduction Network
National OD Prevention Network has an excellent Resource section
Harm Reduction Training & Education
NHRC has a Learning Lab and Training Center
Black Indigenous Harm Reduction Alliance has a Resource section
NEXT Distro has a great Resource Center
Harm Reduction Vendors
Remedy Alliance for the People
Overdose Prevention and Response
SAMHSA published an Overdose Toolkit
NHRC’s DOPE Project has a Guide to OD as well as a guide to Overamp
NEXT Distro has an Overamp Guide and a lot of other Resources on OD
The Overdose Prevention Network also has a Resource library
Safer Drug Use
Safer Sex Work
Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP) USA
Mo Ho Justice has a resource Library
Urban Justice has a Sex Worker project
NSWP Global Network of Sex Worker Projects
Street Outreach
The National Association of Community Health Workers has a Resource Center
Health Outreach Partners has a National Outreach Guidelines for Underserved Populations
SAMHSA has published Minimum Standards For Conducting Street Outreach with Hard to Reach Populations
The National Alliance to End Homelessness maintains a Resource Center
Street Medicine Institute has a Resource archive
Homeless Hub also has a great Training Series
Syringe Access Service Provision
Oregon Health Authority has an extensive Harm Reduction Library
World Health Organization has an international Guide to Starting and Managing Needle and Syringe Programmes
SF Department of Public Health has published a Syringe Access and Disposal Program Policies and Guidelines
Other sets of external resources including toolkits, practical guides, and deep-dive materials on topics like de-escalation, mental health support, participant accountability, overdose response, and more:
Featured Hacks
These featured hacks highlight creative, practical solutions from harm reduction leaders on the ground. From DIY tools to clever workarounds, each one reflects the ingenuity, care, and real-world experience that keeps this movement alive.