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Harm Reduction

Now accepting abstract submissions for the 2025 Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium! See below for more information.

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at saving lives and reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Examples of harm reduction strategies include:

  • Syringe services programs
  • Access to fentanyl test strips
  • Increased availability of naloxone
  • Removal of barriers to treatment and medications for treatment
  • Overdose prevention centers

 

2025 Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium

SAVE THE DATE: 2025 STATEWIDE HARM REDUCTION SYMPOSIUM 

Overview: Join NYSACHO for the 2025 Annual Statewide Harm Reduction Symposium! This symposium has become a vital event to convene local health departments and community partners working in substance use, overdose prevention, and harm reduction. Bringing together public health professionals, community organizations, and advocates, the symposium provides a platform to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and enhance efforts to reduce substance-related harms and support people who use drugs across New York State.

Audience: Local health departments in NYS and their selected community partner. NYSACHO will provide lodging for these two representatives from each county.

When: September 11-12, 2025
Where: Albany Marriott in Albany, NY
Registration opens: June 2, 2025

Contact: Danielle Pellino ([email protected])
Please see the flyer for more details and stay tuned for more information!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN! 

We are now accepting abstract submissions for 40-minute presentation proposals from local health departments and community partners that showcase innovative overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies and interventions. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Meeting Your Community Where It’s At: Addressing Evolving Needs.” Please see the Call for Abstracts document linked above for more information and a submission link. 

Who should submit an abstract? Local health departments in NYS and community partners are strongly encouraged to submit a presentation proposal.  For community partners submitting abstracts, if your local health department will NOT be presenting with you, please be sure that they are aware of and approve of your submission.

Submission Deadline EXTENDED: Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Originally April 14)

Contact: Danielle Pellino ([email protected])

 

NYSACHO's Monthly Harm Reduction Newsletter: Latest Edition

April 2025 Harm Reduction Newsletter 

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Training Resources

  • National Harm Reduction Coalition

    Training topics built around evidence-based practices to equip providers and communities to offer effective services for people who use drugs. Trainings can be offered in-person, virtually, and selected courses are available on-demand. Click here.

  • In the Works Hub

    Harm reduction courses for communities supporting people who use drugs. Click here.

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