Harm Reduction
We are passionate about harm reduction, because quite frankly, we believe it keeps people alive longer.
Harm reduction is an evidenced-based approach that works by helping a person examine what is working well for them in their life and determine where they are struggling. Regardless of whether the issue is substance use, mental health, or both, the harm reduction lens allows a person to identify problematic behaviors and to gradually work toward reducing the negative effects and risks of those behaviors with self-directed and manageable interventions.
By centering the person in their recovery and empowering them to lead their own healing process, we reduce the shame and stigma that are so often barriers to success.
By creating concrete and manageable action steps to reduce risk and increase safety, we nurture an environment of healing that puts the individual in charge of their recovery process.
Recovery is rarely a linear journey, and we believe that people are more likely to seek help when their life experience is trusted and validated.
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Our Values
We apply the harm reduction lens to every facet of recovery, mental health substance use, and suicide prevention.
Positive Regard
Every person has the right to unconditional positive regard.
Reducing Stigma
We proactively work to reduce the stigma that negatively impacts so many of us who are navigating mental health and substance use recovery.
Inclusivity
We welcome and respect all people regardless of their gender, orientation, race, religion, or stage of recovery.
Person-Led
Every individual is the expert on their own life experience and is capable of determining for themselves what their recovery looks like.
Building Community
Community collaboration is the key to reducing the silo effect that so often prevails in our system of care. We strive to create strong and sustainable partnerships with the common goal of supporting our community members.
Judgment-Free
Every person has the right to safe, unbiased and accessible recovery services, free of judgment and stigma.