Fact Sheet Boosting the Power of Harm Reduction
Published: February 22, 2023
Strategies to Build a Coordinated and Culturally Responsive System of Care for People with Substance Use Disorders who are Experiencing Homelessness
Across the country, overdose deaths are rising precipitously — adding to the risks already faced by people experiencing homelessness. To meet this crisis, harm reduction principles must be combined with other best practice strategies. This resource outlines strategies, combined with examples to showcase their practical application by government and nonprofit agencies around the country. The strategies and examples are grouped for specific systems and providers that can align and collaborate to improve outcomes:
- State Behavioral Health Authorities
- State Medicaid Agencies
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuums of Care
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Providers
- Recovery Support Service Providers, Harm Reduction Centers, and BIPOC Community-led Organizations
- Supportive Housing Providers