Reducing risk, empowering change.

We offer compassionate support for safer choices.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines harm reduction as “a proactive and evidence-based approach to reduce the negative personal and public health impacts of behavior associated with alcohol and other substance use.”

Naloxone box surrounded with flowers symbolizing hope, recovery, and overdose prevention. It represents the life saving affects that Naloxone can have.

Why harm reduction?

If we don’t know when, or if, someone is going to change their pattern of substance use, our goal is to keep them and others as safe as possible. The goal is not to endorse substance use, rather to reduce the harm that an individual can inflict upon themselves or other people. Harm reduction programs and SSP’s (Syringe Service Programs) have been proven to dramatically reduce risk for fatal overdose and other public health concerns as much as 50% (here).

What does harm reduction really look like?

Harm reduction can take on several forms. Ranging from the distribution of Naloxone (Narcan), referrals to care and treatment facilities for interested parties, supply syringe service programs (SSP’s) that prevent the spread of HIV and Hep C, education about overdose risks, and it also helps to reduce stigma for individuals who are actively using.

The Next Network is now a state-certified Syringe Service Program (SSP). This means that we provide harm reduction supplies and education aimed to help reduce the risk (harm) associated with substance use. As an SSP, we offer free naloxone (Narcan), safer usage supplies, overdose prevention education, and connections to higher levels of care.

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HARM REDUCTION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES.

Rural areas face critical shortages in harm reduction services, with many regions lacking syringe exchange programs, naloxone distribution, and other essential interventions despite high overdose rates. Studies highlight that logistical barriers, stigma, and limited resources prevent rural communities from adequately responding to the opioid crisis.

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A digital infographic displaying The Next Network's impact. The graphic includes colorful icons for testing kits, 60 total interactions, 320 doses of Narcan, and 300 condoms being distributed.

These are our stats from our Harm Reduction Outreach in February of 2025. In addition to safer usage supplies, these are some of the things that are distributed.

Narcan Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose Prevention - Naloxone Administration. This is the nasal spray that helps reverse opioid overdoses.

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Harm reduction saves lives. It's based on the belief that every story matters and that every story can change. Everyone is worthy of compassion, support, and services regardless of where a human finds themselves.

Harm reduction services are based in the belief that every story matters. Every person - regardless of where they find themselves - is deserving of compassion, respect, support, and resources. By offering non-judgmental services, our harm reduction services and supplies offer a humane approach to public health and treatment for those who are often left in the margins.