Harm Reduction Resources

Data

• CDPH - California HIV Surveillance Reports  - Current and archived reports of HIV/AIDS cases by county, race/ethnicity, age, gender, and transmission route.
• CDPH Hepatitis C Data - State and local viral hepatitis surveillance reports.
• CDPH Overdose Surveillance Dashboard- Interactive tables allow users to examine county data on opiate and other drug overdose.
  
• CDC Approval of OA Request for Determination of Need (PDF) Includes data and narrative submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a request for a "determination of need" to use federal funds to support syringe services programs. The California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS determined that the state of California is at risk for an outbreak of HIV and/or HCV among people who inject drugs; the CDC concurrence is included.
  

• National Harm Reduction Coalition - Online self-paced trainings that are free for Californians upon registration. These interactive trainings outline key harm reduction principles and include practical examples and skills-building practice. The three-course bundle includes:
• Foundations of Harm Reduction
• Overdose Prevention & Response
• Engaging People Who Use Drugs
  

• Harm Reduction Approach Overview Webinar  (NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute / HIV Education & Training Programs) - This two-hour archived webinar provides an introduction to HIV/STI/HCV prevention using a harm reduction approach to substance use and sexual risk behavior. The webinar provides an opportunity to reflect on practitioner's values and attitudes regarding harm reduction, as well as learn specific harm reduction strategies. 

• National Harm Reduction Technical Assistance Center Training Deck on Harm Reduction and Syringe Access (National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Departments) - This customizable PowerPoint slide deck provides an overview of the foundations of harm reduction philosophy and practice, drug user health issues and trends, and is designed to help organizations train staff in cultural competence and humility when working with people who use drugs.
• Overview of Drug Use (California HIV/STD Prevention Training Center) - These 2-hour online trainings focus on basic information about different kinds of opioids and stimulants, how they are used and ways to reduce the harms related to each.
• ​Opioids 101 
• ​Stimulants 101
• ​​​Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction (NIDA) - This page offers background information and tips for providers on using "person-first" language, as well as terms to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing substance use disorders. 
• The Harm Reduction Library (Terry Morris) (Google Docs) - Resources for programs and program participants.
• ​Recorded/On Demand Webinars/Videos/Podcasts Library (Terry Morris) (Google Docs) - Resources for programs and program participants. 
• Harm Reduction and Housing Video Series - This video series, by Facente Consulting, explores a variety of topics related to the complexities of harm reduction within supportive housing or temporary shelter programs. This video series summarizes the evidence supporting these frameworks, highlights a variety of successful models, and underscores important implementation tips.