Nyc Dhs Harm Reduction In Shelter Program - Overdose Is The Leading Cause Of Death Among…

Purpose

Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.2M to New York City Department Of Homeless for Nyc dhs harm reduction in shelter program - overdose is the leading cause of death among new york city (nyc) department of homeless service (dhs) clients. the nyc harm reduction in shelters project will build dhs capacity to prevent overdose by developing a harm reduction strategic plan, training staff in harm reduction approaches, and implementing a peer program to deliver harm reduction education and referrals, evidenced based interventions and linkage to care for at least 2400 clients at risk during the project period. in 2021, 889 individuals were reported with at least one overdose; of these 178 (20%) had multiple overdoses with a range…