Overview
The Harm Reduction Program provides HIV and HEP C counseling & testing services several days a week, at both of our locations, 1751 Broadway and 406 Mother Gaston Blvd., in Brooklyn NY. Our Mental Health Social Worker also facilitates mental health support groups, as well as, provides mental health counseling, to our clients coping with mental issues in addition to their HIV infection. In order to meet the challenges of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among this population, the agency hired highly trained, culturally competent staff in the substance abuse field who provide a non-judgmental approach and welcoming environment to substance abusers and their partners, meeting them at whatever stage in life they may be. The program links our clients to a broad spectrum of services designed to assist in achieving basic stability in their lives. In addition to providing clients with clean syringes, they are offered individual counseling, prevention education, mental health, and referrals to substance abuse treatment. Staff also conducts overdose prevention education, along with the distribution of naloxone kits and condoms. PROGRAM SERVICES: - HIV counseling and testing - Intake and needs assessment - Mental health support group and individual counseling - Street Recruitment and outreach – targeted pre and perinatal outreach - Syringe exchange – information and equipment for self-care and cleaning “works” - Supportive services referrals – health care, social services, substance abuse treatment and HIV case management
Services
- Case Management/Coordinated Care
- Community Trainings/Education
- Hepatitis C Testing/Education
- HIV testing/Education
- MAT Education/Referrals
- Naloxone Distribution/Overdose Ed.
- Safe Sex Items
- Syringe Services
