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Acronyms First

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This website uses a number of commonly recognised acronyms related to harm reduction, health services, and drug policy. To help you navigate the content more easily, we’ve compiled a quick-reference list of these terms and their meanings.

  • CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • FQHC – Federally Qualified Health Center
  • FSHRP – Fixed-Site Harm Reduction Program
  • FSSSP – Fixed-Site Syringe Services Program
  • HRHD – Harm Reduction Home Delivery
  • MAT – Medication Assisted Treatment
  • MHRS – Mobile Harm Reduction Services
  • OPS – Overdose Prevention Site.
  • OUD – Opioid Use Disorder
  • SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • SSP – Syringe Service Provider
  • SUD – Substance Use Disorder

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. 

Policy Creation Hacks

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Creating effective policies in harm reduction work means grounding them in your mission, being thoughtful about their impact, and ensuring they’re both practical and inclusive. The tips below offer a starting point for organisations looking to build policies that reflect their values, meet external requirements, and genuinely support the people they serve and work with.
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Universal Precautions: Gloves

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Medical gloves should be worn whenever handling exposed or used supplies, especially those that might be used to prepare or use injection drugs such as syringes, cottons, cookers, tourniquets, and ascorbic acid. Gloves should be changed often, especially between activities or participants.
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