Harm Reduction

Health. Equity. Hope.

Harm Reduction Calendar

 

See below for days our harm reduction program is open – no appointments necessary. 

Questions? Please call or text 865-208-7356 and a Harm Reduction team member will return your message Monday – Thursday. 

About Our Harm Reduction Program

Choice Health Network’s Harm Reduction program uses practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use and improve an individual’s overall health and wellness. Our program staff have backgrounds in social work, public health, medicine, and public policy, and meet with individuals who use drugs in a safe, confidential environment with the goal of providing nonjudgmental care. Harm Reduction is an anonymous program; you don’t need to bring an ID or anything else when you come. 

We now have online naloxone and fentanyl test strip reporting.
If and when you use these supplies, please click the button below to fill out our form. This helps us be able to continue offering naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other supplies.
Thank you for taking the time to report back!

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm Reduction is a social justice philosophy built on a belief in, and respect for, people who use drugs. Harm Reduction programs strive to mitigate the real harms associated with drug use without stigmatizing or shaming the individual people who use drugs. 

Harm Reduction Program Services Provided

  • Syringe services program/needle exchange (SSP/SSE)
  • Naloxone training and distribution
  • Fentanyl test strip distribution 
  • Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT/HRT) supplies
  • HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) rapid testing (through a finger stick)
  • Confirmatory HCV testing (through a blood draw)
  • Referrals to substance abuse treatment and support
  • Resources and linkage to medical care
  • Wound care
  • Community outreach and education

Resources

Our Harm Reduction program works to create informative material to help the folks we serve.

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To participate in or learn more about our Harm Reduction program, call or text our information line at:
(865) 208-7356

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To visit or participate in our Harm Reduction program, call or text our information line at (865) 208-7356.