The Service Tree lists all services in "branched" groups, starting with the very general and moving to the very specific. Click on the name of any group name to see the sub-groups available within it. Click on a service code to see its details and the providers who offer that service.
Drug Related Harm Reduction Supplies
General Harm Reduction Test Strip Distribution
Programs that distribute test strips which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl, xylazine, and many of their known analogs in a drug sample to reduce the number of opioid-related overdoses, severe injuries, fatalities, and other complications from contaminated drugs. Based on the results of the testing strips, people can choose to implement measures to reduce the risk of an overdose including using less of the substance, giving slow or test shots, not using alone, using with a naloxone rescue kit nearby or not using the substances at all. Other drugs in pill or powder form can also be tested (e.g., cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and other illegally obtained prescription medications) but must be mixed with water prior to testing.
Needle Exchange and Injection Supplies
Programs that provide sterile injection supplies and equipment to help prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, and other blood borne infectious diseases; and prevent other health complications such as vein damage and infections. Items distributed may include new sterile needles with syringes, needle tips, syringes, acidifiers, alcohol swabs, chlorine disinfectant tablets, filters, stericups or cookers, saline, sterile water vials, sharps disposal containers, and tourniquets. Also included are supplies for safe hormone injection for trans, gender diverse and two-spirited individuals who face unique barriers and inequitable access to gender-affirming health care services. Programs may offer supplies free of charge, in exchange for used ones; or sell new supplies.
Programs that distribute Narcan or other similar substances that block the effects of opiates such as heroin, morphine, codeine, OxyContin, methadone, fentanyl and Vicodin but cannot themselves be used to get a person high. Opiate antidotes can be used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose including restoring breathing that has stopped or slowed down, and may be distributed to opiate users to reduce the number of deaths that occur from opiate overdose.
