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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Image 2 ID 1/2: Same frame, background, logo, contact info, & large text @ top reading, "CENTERING CARE CONFERENCE: 2026". Beside pink location pin icon, black text reads, "The LGBT Center: 208 W 13th St., New York, NY 10011, room 301". Within pink box outline, black text reads, "October 28 & 29 |

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Image 1 ID 5/5: for more information." below black line separating copy. Small gray icons on the graphic include: A rainbow, 2 people dancing below disco ball, sparkles, a pride flag, & naloxone.

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Image 1 ID 4/5: you would like to join us, please register here: bit.ly/CenteringCareConference2026. We look forward to seeing you there! Best regards, The Lighthouse Learning Collective." Lighthouse logo @ bottom right beside bold black text reading, "Questions? Contact lighthouse@harmreduction.org

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Centering Care Conference Registration/ Registro para la Conferencia Centrando los Cuidados

**Español abajo** Join us for Lighthouse Learning Collective’s full-day in-person immersive Conference, Centering Care: A Gender Affirming Harm Reduction Conference for Social Service Providers. Thi...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Image 1 ID 3/5: LGBTQIA+ health | Policy landscape for LGB/TGNC issues | Sex work | Chemsex" and, "While discussing these topics, we’ll include strategies to improve participant health outcomes regarding drug use, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ health needs. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Image 1 ID 2/5: hosted on: October 28 and October 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The LGBT Center, 208 W 13th St., New York, NY 10011 room 301. This two-day conference for health service providers will include skill-building sessions and presentations covering issues including: Harm reduction |

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Image 1 ID 1/5: Orange, purple, hot pink, & white gradient w/ lines frames white background. @ top center, hot pink text outlined in black reads, "Centering Care Conference: 2026" above small black text reading, "Hi community, We are excited to announce our second annual Centering Care Conference,

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 9h

Join NHRC's @hrc-lighthouse.bsky.social for its 2nd-annual #CenteringCare Conference happening in Oct.! This event is free w/ capacity for 50 folks — grab your spot today! Register: bit.ly/CenteringCareConference2026 #HarmReduction #HarmReductionSavesLives #Liberation #HarmReductionIsHealthCare

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 28/09/2026

such as naloxone distribution, which the overwhelming majority of Americans supports. This evidence and our own findings suggests placing restrictions on specific harm reduction services may undermine public health efforts to prevent overdoses and save lives." #HarmReductionIsHealthCare

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 28/09/2026

prohibits federal funding being used to purchase syringes. This ended a crucial funding source for many needle exchanges. While overdose is still a leading cause of death in the U.S., it has been decreasing for the past several years. This is due, in part, to evidence-based public health efforts...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 28/09/2026

Regardless of these facts, as noted in this @theconversation.com coverage NHRC is referenced in, "Cities across the U.S., from California to West Virginia, are making cuts to syringe service programs. At the federal level, the Trump administration issued an executive order in July 2025 that...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 24/09/2026

🧵Today is #SaveALifeDay, where tireless harm reductionists across the country highlight their ongoing work distributing the most #Naloxone & other life-saving resources & educational tools to communities that need these most. Learn more about these organizations' incredible bit.ly/SaveALifeDay2026

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Save a Life Day organizers continue focus on harm reduction despite federal funding changes

The organizers of Save a Life Day — an annual naloxone distribution planned for Thursday — aim to keep promoting harm reduction, even after the Trump administration shifted federal funding away from s...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Image 2 description 5/5: black arrow pointing right beside smaller black text reading, “Swipe.”

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Image 2 description 3/5: and Black people. Those who control language hierarchy rule access to information and the dominant discourse. Language justice builds and sustains multilingual spaces in organizations and movements so all can be heard individually and as part of diverse communities and...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Image 2 description 2/5: words, “Decolonizing Harm Reduction:” are highlighted in yellow. Smaller white font below reads, “In this global imperialist heteropatriarchy, English is deemed the dominant language at the expense of marginalizing others spoken by a majority of brown, Indigenous/Native,

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Image 2 description 1/5: Pink gradient fills most of graphic, w/ black-&-white patterned border separating gradient from white block @ bottom of graphic. In bold, all caps, black font @ top, copy reads, “Decolonizing Harm Reduction: Centering Cultural Safety and Language Justice”. The words,

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Descripción de la imagen 1 6/6: derecha aparece una flecha negra apuntando a la derecha, junto a un texto negro más pequeño que dice: «Desliza».

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Descripción de la imagen 1 4/6: justicia lingüística crea y mantiene espacios multilingües en organizaciones y movimientos para que todas las personas puedan ser escuchadas, tanto individualmente como en el seno de comunidades y culturas diversas. En esta sesión, describiremos cómo construir

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Descripción de la imagen 1 3/6: idioma dominante, lo que conlleva la marginación de otras lenguas habladas por una mayoría de personas racializadas (marrones, indígenas/nativas y negras). Quienes controlan la jerarquía lingüística determinan el acceso a la información y al discurso dominante. La

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Descripción de la imagen 1 2/6: daños: priorizar la seguridad cultural y la justicia lingüística». Las palabras «Descolonizar la reducción de daños:» están resaltadas en amarillo. Debajo, en letra blanca más pequeña, se lee: «En este heteropatriarcado imperialista global, el inglés se considera el

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

Descripción de la imagen 1 1/6: Un degradado rosa ocupa la mayor parte del gráfico; un borde con patrón en blanco y negro separa el degradado de un bloque blanco situado en la parte inferior. En la parte superior, con letras negras, en negrita y mayúsculas, se lee: «Descolonizar la reducción de...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

fomentando un entorno inclusivo y equitativo para las iniciativas de reducción de daños y prevención de sobredosis en estas comunidades. Las actividades programadas incluyen espacios de diálogo y sesiones de capacitación. Para priorizar la justicia lingüística, ofreceremos servicios integrales de

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

a cabo el martes 29 de septiembre! Este seminario web forma parte de nuestra serie Las Américas, diseñada para reconocer las importantes contribuciones de las personas latinas y caribeñas que hacen posible la historia y el movimiento de reducción de daños tanto en los EE. UU. Como en el Sur Global,

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

To center language justice we will provide comprehensive interpretation services from English into Spanish & Spanish into English. ¡Acompáñanos en nuestra próxima sesión de Las Américas, «Descolonizar la reducción de daños: priorizar la seguridad cultural y la justicia lingüística», que se llevará

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

#HarmReduction history possible as well as the harm reduction movement in the U.S. & the global south, fostering an inclusive & equitable environment for harm reduction & #OverdosePrevention efforts among Latine & Caribeñe communities. Planned activities include dialogue spaces & training sessions.

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 23/09/2026

🧵Join us for our next #LasAméricas session, “ #DecolonizingHarmReduction: Centering Cultural Safety & #LanguageJustice” happening Tuesday, Sept. 29! This webinar is part of our Las Américas series, which is designed to recognize the significant contributions of Latine & Caribeñes that make...

Un degradado rosa ocupa la mayor parte del gráfico; un borde con patrón en blanco y negro separa el degradado de un bloque blanco situado en la parte inferior. En la parte superior, con letras negras, en negrita y mayúsculas, se lee: «Descolonizar la reducción de daños: priorizar la seguridad cultural y la justicia lingüística». Las palabras «Descolonizar la reducción de daños:» están resaltadas en amarillo. Debajo, en letra blanca más pequeña, se lee: «En este heteropatriarcado imperialista global, el inglés se considera el idioma dominante, lo que conlleva la marginación de otras lenguas habladas por una mayoría de personas racializadas (marrones, indígenas/nativas y negras). Quienes controlan la jerarquía lingüística determinan el acceso a la información y al discurso dominante. La justicia lingüística crea y mantiene espacios multilingües en organizaciones y movimientos para que todas las personas puedan ser escuchadas, tanto individualmente como en el seno de comunidades y culturas diversas. En esta sesión, describiremos cómo construir organizaciones que trabajen por la justicia lingüística». Hacia la parte inferior izquierda, un texto en rosa y negro indica: «Martes 29 de septiembre, de 13:00 a 15:00 h (hora del este) | Inscríbete en: bit.ly/DecolonizingHarmReduction». Hacia la parte inferior derecha aparece una flecha negra apuntando a la derecha, junto a un texto negro más pequeño que dice: «Desliza».

Pink gradient fills most of graphic, with black-and-white patterned border separating gradient from white block at bottom of graphic.In bold, all caps, black font at top, copy reads, “Decolonizing Harm Reduction: Centering Cultural Safety and Language Justice”. The words, “Decolonizing Harm Reduction:” are highlighted in yellow. Smaller white font below reads, “In this global imperialist heteropatriarchy, English is deemed the dominant language at the expense of marginalizing others spoken by a majority of brown, Indigenous/Native, and Black people. Those who control language hierarchy rule access to information and the dominant discourse. Language justice builds and sustains multilingual spaces in organizations and movements so all can be heard individually and as part of diverse communities and cultures. In this session, we’ll outline how to build organizations working towards language justice.” Toward bottom left, text in pink and black reads, “Tuesday, Sept. 29 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET | Register: bit.ly/DecolonizingHarmReduction”. Toward bottom right is black arrow pointing right beside smaller black text reading, “Swipe.”

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 21/09/2026

The more we criminalize drugs, the more dangerous & unpredictable the #DrugSupply becomes. Until the #OverdoseEpidemic & its associated impacts is treated as the #PublicHealth issue it is, we will continue to see ever-changing drug supply cycles. bit.ly/MedetomidineScheduling

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What is Medetomidine? The latest threat in the street drug supply

Medetomidine is a veterinary tranquilizer increasingly found in the illicit drug supply, where it is often mixed with fentanyl and can cause dangerous sedation and withdrawal.

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 18/09/2026

became a cautionary example for many in the HIV community: Scientific success does not automatically translate into social or economic security," the piece continued. #HIVAIDSAndAging #HIVAIDSAgingAwarenessDay #EndTheStigma #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #HarmReductionIsHealthCare

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 18/09/2026

no longer necessary even when disability, chronic conditions, and social vulnerability remain unchanged." "The concern isn’t new. Community discussions about it intensified after Timothy Ray Brown — the first person documented to be cured of HIV — later faced housing difficulties. His experience..

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 18/09/2026

trigger a benefits cliff...A change in viral status is not the same as restored health, work capacity, economic security, or social recovery. If programs rely too narrowly on HIV diagnosis as a proxy for need, then a person who achieves durable control could be treated as though support is...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 18/09/2026

🧵This National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day, we're uplifting the importance of ensuring folks w/ #HIV can age w/ their dignity & human right to #HealthCare & #Housing respected. As this @statnews.com piece notes, "Without safeguards, scientific progress could... bit.ly/HIVSurvivorsBenefits

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A cure for HIV would be a triumph. But it shouldn’t harm survivors

Long-term survivors deserve to see a cure, not fear the losses it might bring.

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 17/09/2026

In sum, [ @motherjones.com ] found that 19 agencies in ten different states spent more than $920,000 in opioid funds on Flock and other ALPRs, a likely undercount given the inconsistency with which opioid settlement expenditures are tracked and disclosed across states and local jurisdictions.”

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 17/09/2026

deployed...public records requests reveals that at least twelve sheriffs’ offices and police departments have since 2024 spent their opioid funds on Flock cameras. Another seven law enforcement agencies used the money to purchase similar ALPR technology from competitors Motorola, Axon, and Verkada.

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 17/09/2026

“...little attention has been paid to how police departments have used those opioid funds to build out AI-powered surveillance networks like Flock, whose ALPRs have become increasingly popular with police even as they’ve drawn intense bipartisan pushback in the communities where they’ve been...

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 17/09/2026

🧵The so-called " #WarOnDrugs" & the surveillance state are intertwined. While we lose so many loved ones to preventable #Overdoses, #OpioidSettlementFunds are being invested in #Flock cameras & similar tracking technology rather than in saving lives. bit.ly/OpioidSettlementFundsForFlock

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Police are spending opioid settlement funds on Flock cameras

Historic opioid settlements were supposed to be a lifeline for underserved communities. But much of that money is flowing to law enforcement.

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National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · 16/09/2026

Image 4 ID 3/4: policies targeting people who use drugs, homelessness, and so on. It will be a participatory space to reflect on the importance of acknowledging, processing, and honoring our grief as a mechanism for resistance and collective action.” Toward bottom left, text in pink & black reads,

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