Talk About It

Let’s talk about harm reduction and drug use.

Let’s connect with each other and decrease stigma.

Let’s create community, embrace harm reduction, and support each other.

Local Harm Reduction Resources

Harm reduction resources can help save a life and create positive change. If you are looking for harm reduction resources in the Springfield, Massachusetts area:

Local Recovery Resources

Recovery resources for those ready to take the next step towards their future are available. If you are looking for recovery resources in the Springfield, Massachusetts area:

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What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach for engaging with people who use drugs and equipping them with life-saving tools and information to create positive change in their lvies and potentially save their lives.

Talk About It and Safer Smokes are led by the Harm Reduction Team in the Baystate Springfield Emergency Department. This work is funded by the RIZE Foundation of Massachusetts and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

We welcome your comments, questions, and feedback.

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Promoting safety, communication, and reducing stigma surrounding opioid addiction. Our evidence-based harm reduction approach provides resources, treatment directory, and information for emergency department staff. Join us in the fight against opioid addiction.