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Harm Reduction Program

     

The Harm Reduction Program grew out of emerging evidence that syringe exchange reduces HIV transmission. The program links participants with needed educational, risk-reduction, support, and treatment services. The primary goal of the Harm Reduction Program is to reduce the HIV transmission among intravenous substance users (IVSUs). Using a street-based outreach model, the program teaches IVSUs behaviors that help them live healthier lives. Participants learn about their role in preventing HIV by not sharing injection equipment with others and by practicing safer sex. They also learn about HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections, and Hepatitis C.

Services include:

  • Street recruitment and outreach, including targeted pre- and perinatal outreach
  • Syringe exchange, which includes information and equipment for self-care
  • and cleaning “works”
  • Intake and needs assessment
  • Referral to supportive services-health care, social services, substance abuse treatment, HIV case management, and HIV counseling and testing

Contact:
Leslie Bobb, B.A., DIP ED
Director
(718) 573-3358/8352

Programs

Bushwick Multi-Service Center (MSC) Program

Harm Reduction Program

Comrades in A.R.M.S. Program

Community Health Worker Program

Treatment Readiness Program

Community Follow-up Program

Office of Legal Affairs

Food & Nutrition Program

Williamsburg/Greenpoint/ Bushwick HIV CARE Network (WGBAN)

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