September 1, 2021

National Harm Reduction Coalition creates spaces for dialogue and action that help heal the harms caused by racialized drug policies.

+ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:  NHRC is offering a late summer series of virtual technical assistance sessions for harm reduction programs. The series will run through the end of September and include a range of large-group webinars, smaller group discussion sessions and 1-1 sessions for individual programs focused on a range of organizational development topics. Register here.

+ BOOK RELEASE PANEL: Undoing Drugs by Maia Szalavitz- Where did the idea of harm reduction come from and how did it spark an international movement that challenges the core ideas of the war on drugs? Maia Szalavitz’ new book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction is the first to spotlight this history. This panel, facilitated by National Harm Reduction Coalition medical director Dr. Kim Sue, will explore the past, present and future of harm reduction and will include Monique Tula, executive director of the NHRC, Sessi Blanchard and Szalavitz. September 8, 2021 at 4 pm EST RSVP here.

+ RESOURCES: Looking for more harm reduction resources? Check out NEXT Distro’s new resource page, filled with amazing resources and info in both English and Spanish. 

+ NALOXONE SHORTAGE ORGANIZING: Have expired naloxone around? Don't ditch it- donate it! The OSNN Naloxone Buyer's Club is organizing a nationwide effort to get Naloxone into the community and into the hands of people who use drugs. If you'd like to help, visit their website at www.osnnbuyersclub.com

+ TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Are you a community health worker (CHW) looking for a professional development opportunity? The UCLA/J&J Community Health Advocate Management Program (CHAMP) is specifically designed and especially valuable for community health centers and other community-based health care organizations aiming to provide more effective, compassionate, and equitable health care to the communities they serve by enhancing the knowledge and skill set of those who manage CHWs and those who supervise those managers. Check out the brochure and see if it's a good fit here!

+ RESOURCES: Looking for more information about naloxone? Check out this piece in Treatment Magazine about the history and uses for the Naloxone Finder.

If you support emergent and exciting work at National Harm Reduction Coalition, please join our community of monthly donors, the Harm Reduction Champions!

+ SAVE THE DATE:  National Harm Reduction Coalition presents it’s inaugural fundraising gala: Liberation + Libations, taking place on November 20, 2021  at 8:00 - 9:30 PM EST, this virtual event is being held to support the national ongoing work of preventing overdoses and developing, amplifying and celebrating the voices of people who use drugs.

Attendees of the Liberation + Libations gala will hear from several voices in the harm reduction community — and will be treated to music, a silent auction, and performances/art by community members. We will also have guest appearances and speeches from harm reductionists around the nation. Most importantly, this will be a time to celebrate our community. We will be giving “community choice awards” to harm reduction programs and we would love for you to nominate your favorite Harm Reduction Program to be honored.

Check out these openings in the harm reduction community this week!

+ Colorado Health Network - Prevention Services Coordinator

+ Maryland Department of Health - Harm Reduction Programs Manager

+ Project Weber/RENEW - Finance Director 

Hiring? Send us a note about open positions in harm reduction to [email protected] to have a job post shared here.