Below is a short compilation of our technical assistance resources for syringe services programs and harm reduction organizations in the United States. We are continuing to grow this page as a resource for communities. If you are interested in more information, please reach out to our harm reduction team at harmreduction@aidsunited.org.
- Ready 4 Change: A Harm Reduction Community Guide to Leadership Transition (Dec. 2021) “As a movement, we can then get better at making sure that inevitable changes in leadership result in stronger, more creative, vibrant and functional organizations that continue serving their missions and participants.”
- Chemsex 101 (May 2021) This toolkit provides harm reduction organizations and syringe services programs an overview of chemsex, including the communities impacted and the range of use; a description of the different substances being used, including their effects, what to expect when using, and how to stay safe; a summary of education to provide participants, the importance of peers, harm reduction strategies, and the role technology plays in chemsex.
- The Right Hit: Developing Effective Media Strategies at Syringe Services Programs (May 2021)
This toolkit can assist syringe services programs to publicly discuss the benefits and challenges of their programs and address drug-related stigma in the media.
