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

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · Jul 11
#Naloxone saves lives, & should be accessible to all. Harm reductionists have been making this access possible for many years. Did you know NHRC has a Naloxone Finder Map to help locate free resources in your area in the U.S. as well as shipping by mail info? Check it out: bit.ly/NaloxoneFinderMap
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🧵We must fight back against policies that cut people off from life-saving #HealthCare & related support. Bans on health care — in many forms — continue popping up across the country, & we must stick together to support each other — particularly those who are unhoused & are...
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Syringe ban in Phoenix parks triggers debate
A heated debate over Phoenix residents’ rights to enjoy city parks without used syringes versus the assertion that homeless people need medical treatment in them played out for hours before
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January 14, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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🧵Our Peer Foundational Training Program is back! This in-person program, hosted @ our NYC office, runs from April-June. The free weekly peer sessions, covering a range of #HarmReduction topics, are held every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. w/ an hour lunch break. Peers are expected to attend all...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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🧵Safe, #AffordableHousing & accessible health care should be a given across our communities. Instead, our houseless communities are punished & dehumanized for the overlapping epidemics of #Homelessness & #Overdose. In San Francisco, CA, the average life expectancy of...
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Homelessness is a public health emergency, not a PR problem
OPINION: If California is serious about reducing homelessness, it needs to start treating housing as health care, UC Berkeley School of Public Health student Claire Schutz writes.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Mark your calendar and join us for this free learning opportunity! ⬇️
harmreduction.org National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9d
🧵Start the new year off with free learning opportunities, including our upcoming Foundational Fridays session, "Syringe Access 101!" Through this webinar, we'll explore the critical role of sterile syringe access in saving lives, promoting #PublicHealth, & reducing...
bit.ly/SyringeAccess1012026
Over blue gradient, conversation bubbles in white and black with patterns at top right read, “FOUNDATIONAL FRIDAYS.” Below this, between black box outline, bold, all caps black copy reads, “THE BASICS OF SYRINGE ACCESS. Some words are highlighted in yellow. Smaller black font at bottom middle reads, "Jan. 30" and “12 p.m. — 2 p.m. ET”. Black and white NHRC 30th anniversary logo at bottom left.
January 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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🧵We deserve access to #StigmaFree health care & resources to help us make informed decisions about our bodies. The more we know, the better we can care for ourselves & support people in our care. Healthier, safer communities are possible when we have the tools & will needed to make this a reality.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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🧵Our communities do not have to live & die this way. We demand our human right to health care — including #HarmReduction — & freedom from violence are honored. Read the collective statement published by our friends @harmreductionintl.bsky.social, in which NHRC was one of many organizations...
Over black background, white copy in varying sizes reads, "WE REPEAT: The so-called "WAR ON DRUGS" is a war on people, does nothing to save lives, and fuels each wave of the OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC. END THE WAR ON PEOPLE." NHRC rainbow and white 30th anniversary logo at bottom right. Triangular black and white maze-like patterns frame top right and bottom left of graphic.
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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🧵The overwhelming amount of data & folks' lived experiences continues to show #HarmReduction saves lives & improves individual & community health. As outlined in this @inforum.com op-ed, we must let this reality lead the way in how we approach & ultimately end...
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Letter: Harm reduction is not enabling — it’s literally reducing harm
"Addiction is here. It is real. It does not vanish because a politician is uncomfortable," writes Ashley Nucamendi.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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🧵Bombs & other so-called " #WarOnDrugs" tactics will never end the #OverdoseEpidemic. Following evidence-backed #PublicHealth measures & ensuring people have basic living needs met will. As noted by our friend Kassandra Frederique of @drugpolicy.org & James Saenz in...
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We can't bomb our way to fewer overdoses - Salon.com
Gutting addiction treatment while bombing boats proves America’s drug policy is broken
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January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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🧵Start the new year off with free learning opportunities, including our upcoming Foundational Fridays session, "Syringe Access 101!" Through this webinar, we'll explore the critical role of sterile syringe access in saving lives, promoting #PublicHealth, & reducing...
bit.ly/SyringeAccess1012026
Over blue gradient, conversation bubbles in white and black with patterns at top right read, “FOUNDATIONAL FRIDAYS.” Below this, between black box outline, bold, all caps black copy reads, “THE BASICS OF SYRINGE ACCESS. Some words are highlighted in yellow. Smaller black font at bottom middle reads, "Jan. 30" and “12 p.m. — 2 p.m. ET”. Black and white NHRC 30th anniversary logo at bottom left.
January 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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🧵As the year comes to an end, we're taking time for institutional pause & rest. Starting 1 p.m. local time tomorrow — Jan. 2, NHRC will be closed. We'll resume our normal hours Monday, Jan 5. As always, resources, including our #Naloxone Finder map, can be found 24/7...
bit.ly/NaloxoneFinderMap
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December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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🧵NHRC is fighting for the communities our #Healthcare, criminal-legal, & social service systems continue to abandon. Our team, many w/ lived experience, trains providers in #StigmaFree care, builds the capacity of #SyringeServicesPrograms, supports peer leaders,

bit.ly/SupportNHRCEndOfYear2025
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December 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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🧵We are heartbroken over the devastating loss of so many community members who died or were killed while experiencing #Homelessness. Each of the people we've lost deserved safety, health care, a safe place to retreat to & lay their head at night, & their humanity to be honored.
Over black background, bold, white font at top left reads, "We mourn all those we lost who died while houseless." Smaller white font below this reads, "The people who died while experiencing homelessness this year each had a name. A story. Inherent dignity. A right to housing. They should be here. Housing justice now." The words, "They should be here." are in bolder, larger font, and the words, "Housing justice now" are underlined in purple. Beneath the copy is a white illustration of three candles burning, with a thin white line forming border below, looping at left. White/rainbow 30th anniversary NHRC logo at bottom right.
December 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Your voice matters in the #HarmReduction movement, & you deserve a job you love. Come work with us! NHRC is hiring a #Housing & #Shelter Capacity Building Coordinator (O-PHRESH). To learn more and apply, visit: bit.ly/NHRCCareers.

#HarmReductionSavesLives #WorkWithUs #JobOpening #EndOverdose
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December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Today’s the day! Join us:

#HarmReduction #HarmReductionSavesLives #SexualHealth #ReproductiveHealth #PatientCare #ReproductiveJustice #BodilyAutonomy #MyBodyMyChoice #BodyAutonomy #HarmReductionIsHealthCare #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #STIPrevention #HIVPrevention #StopHIVTogether
harmreduction.org National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · Dec 4
🧵Join us for our latest free Foundational Fridays training, "Sexual & Reproductive Health 101!" Through this webinar, we'll emphasize a #HarmReduction approach to guide attendees through how to engage w/ individuals in respectful, non-judgmental conversations about...
bit.ly/SexualandReproHealth2025
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🧵As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking at a landscape that represents both progress & heartbreak. Last year, the U.S. saw the largest decline in #Overdose deaths ever recorded, a promising 27% drop nationally. That happened because #HarmReduction works. Investing in...
bit.ly/NHRCEOYGiving
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December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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ICYMI:
inpud.bsky.social International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Dec 5
The International Drug Users Day 2025 report is out now!

From running life-saving harm reduction programmes to pushing for real change in their countries, our grantees showed exactly what community-led action looks like.

Check out the report: inpud.net/internationa...

#IDUD2025
December 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Everyone should feel safe at work.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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(1/3) Until s*x workers are safe, none of us are safe.

Tomorrow on #D17, International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers, we honor the workers we've lost to violence and stand firm in our commitment to decriminalization.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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🧵 #SexWorkIsWork, & #WorkShouldBeSafe. Together, we must build a world in which sex workers don't experience violence, harassment, exploitation, or disrespect. On International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers & beyond, we must do more than mourn those whose lives were stolen by violence...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🧵NHRC’s @hrc-lighthouse.bsky.social hosted “Centering Care: A #GenderAffirming #HarmReduction Workshop for Social Service Providers” at NHRC’s NYC office. The day-long workshop sessions, which included lectures, discussions, & interactive group activities, focused on Harm Reduction History
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December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Happening Friday! Join us for this free training:

#HarmReduction #HarmReductionSavesLives #SexualHealth #ReproductiveHealth #PatientCare #ReproductiveJustice #BodilyAutonomy #MyBodyMyChoice #HarmReductionIsHealthCare #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #STIPrevention #HIVPrevention #StopHIVTogether
harmreduction.org National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · Dec 4
🧵Join us for our latest free Foundational Fridays training, "Sexual & Reproductive Health 101!" Through this webinar, we'll emphasize a #HarmReduction approach to guide attendees through how to engage w/ individuals in respectful, non-judgmental conversations about...
bit.ly/SexualandReproHealth2025
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December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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🧵As our friend
@tmarieg.bsky.social of the National Black Harm Reduction Network notes in this @ipostnews.bsky.social coverage, more must be done for the communities most impacted by the #OverdoseEpidemic. #OpioidSettlement funds must be invested in...
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Buffalo's use of opioid-fighting funds "screams of misappropriation"
Buffalo has spent only a third of the $6 million it's received. Little of that has gone to prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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🧵 #OpioidSettlementFunds are meant to save lives from the #OverdoseEpidemic — not pay officers' salaries, tint police vehicle window, or fill unrelated budget gaps. VOCAL - Kentucky's Jennifer Twyman talked about how utilizing any opioid settlement funds in a way..
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From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs - KFF Health News
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts. Their spending decisions in 2024 were some...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Happening today! Join us:

#HarmReduction #TobaccoHarmReduction #HarmReductionSavesLives #THR #SmokingCessation #HarmReductionIsHealthCare #Vaping #Tobacco #HolisticCare #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #SupportNotStigma
harmreduction.org National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · Dec 10
#TobaccoHarmReduction (#THR) is #HarmReduction. Join us starting Friday for our free webinar series focused on breaking down person-centered care & how THR saves lives, improves health, & honors #BodilyAutonomy!

Dec. 12: bit.ly/HowTobaccoHarmReductionWorks
March 11: bit.ly/PersonCenteredTHR
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December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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🧵The #OverdoseEpidemic is a #PublicHealth issue, not a carceral one. The more we continue to wage a so-called " #WarOnDrugs," more accurately described as a war on people, the more people we will lose from otherwise preventable #Overdoses. We deserve more —
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In Juárez, a Militarized Border Makes Drug Use More Deadly
Growing security deployments pose unique challenges for harm reduction groups.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM