To End Homelessness, Invest in Harm Reduction

To End Homelessness, Invest in Harm Reduction

Homelessness and substance use disorder often occur simultaneously — but many people struggling with both are unable to get the help they need. That puts homeless service providers on the front lines of the battle for reversing overdoses while also trying to end homelessness, one life at a time.As the CEO of a large homelessness service provider, I’ve seen first-hand how helping someone overcome substance use can lead directly to helping them ov…

An Update on the Mayor’s Plan to End Unsheltered Homelessness

Hospital unveils vending machine for harm reduction

WINNIPEG – Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital is the first acute-care hospital in Canada to have a vending machine to help save lives. Our Healthbox enables people who need harm reduction and health supplies to get them discreetly, and free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The machine supplies naloxone and HIV self-testing kits, safe consumption supplies like clean needles, sexual health supplies, as well as menstrual and hygiene products, amon…