New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition

To develop, support and promote policies, practices, and services that reduce the harmful consequences of substance use and misuse in New Hampshire. Goals include ending the overdose epidemic in New Hampshire, reducing disease transmission and rates of infection, and advocating for Harm Reduction. In 2023 the organization rolled out an overdose prevention van to deliver life-saving supplies and broaden its reach of Harm Reduction education. This year the organization: operated 348 pop-up syringe exchanges and nearly 9,000 secondary exchanges; reversed over 1,500 overdoses; distributed nearly one million sterile syringes, 90,000 fentanyl test strips, over 10,000 injection alternative kits, 7,800 wound care kits, and nearly 8,000 condoms; conducted 72 Harm Reduction trainings; and served almost 2,300 unique program participants. The organization operates three different syringe service programs (ssp) in New Hampshire, and provides assistance to other ssps across the state. It hosts monthly meetings to coordinate care for individuals with complex situations, and it is a leading source for Harm Reduction education for communities and organizations throughout New Hampshire.