Our Mission

Our mission is to promote health, hope, and healing for individuals at risk of overdose & their loved ones through education, collaboration, advocacy, and direct service.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world free from drug overdose fatalities, where people who use drugs have equal access to basic needs without stigma, are empowered to advocate for themselves, and services and policies impacting them listen to make informed and positive changes accordingly.

Values

Lived Experience
Operating with the “nothing about us without us” mentality, we strive to have those with lived experience of behavioral health concerns engaged in all aspects of the organization. We provide employment and growth opportunities for those in recovery to find purpose and serve others.

Diversity
Acknowledging that diversity is an asset, we embrace, respect, and appreciate differences in age, gender, ethnicity, education, physical abilities, race, and religion among individuals within our team, partners, and those we serve.

Impact
In honor of our funders and partners, we are committed to delivering sustainable outcomes that yield a return on investment for the community.

Collaboration
Believing that the problems we are working to solve are community issues, we strive to work as a team internally and with external organizations toward the greater good, fostering mutual aid, and overcoming silos that often exist in the nonprofit sector.

FAQs

What is Harm Reduction?
“Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.” — National Harm Reduction Coalition

To us, harm reduction involves meeting people where they are in their journey with drug use to demonstrate belonging, free from judgment and shame. We provide communities with the resources to move towards healthier living.

What’s the impact of harm reduction?
Research shows that harm reduction efforts significantly:

• Reduce the incidence and spread of diseases such as Hepatitis C and HIV
• Reduce drug overdoses and fatalities
• Reduce stigma and discrimination
• Reduce healthcare costs
• Reduce incarceration and recidivism
• Increase and improve access and engagement in treatment and recovery resources
• Increase empathy, education, and awareness
• Increase community empowerment, meaningful involvement, and self-determination