Harm Reduction in Rural Areas: A Workbook for Homeless Response System Staff

The Harm Reduction in Rural Areas Workbook focuses on the practical implementation of harm reduction and Housing First principles to encourage readers to consider how to best adopt these evidence-based strategies in their communities.

The workbook provides an overview of evidence-based practices, implementation strategies, reflection questions, and links to more information. It addresses the unique challenges communities may face if they have not yet adopted harm reduction methods or have struggled to acquire the capacity and knowledge to do so. Topics include:

• Principles of Harm Reduction in Rural Communities
• Myths and Facts about Harm Reduction
• Principles of Housing First in Rural Communities
• Harm Reduction Strategies and Implementation
• Advocating for Harm Reduction in Rural Communities

Read the workbook here.