What is it: Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

 What is it:  Harm reduction is a set of practical

strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug/alcohol use and accompanying behaviors.

 Harm reduction embodies the core value that

human beings should not be denied the rights and privileges that other’s enjoy solely because of their active drug use.

 An ABSOLUTE non-judgmental interaction  Sobriety is NOT a requirement  Preventative measures are put in place to

aid in safety and responsible drug use

 Sharps containers  Needle exchange information and sites

 Clientele are NOT required to participate in

case management in order to maintain housing

 Many have case managers from other programs in

the area and services are coordinated through that entity

 Case management is offered in the form of

creating a housing plan and service coordination IF the tenant so chooses

 Clientele will be served based on their

expressed needs

 Food assistance  Transportation assistance  Applying for benefits (DSHS, Social Security, etc)  Advocacy  Referral services

 These services are coordinated with other

case managers and/or service providers in the community

 Any interaction with our clientele is

documented via case notes and kept in a hard copy file

 Are denoted via the D.I.P model (Description,

Impression, Plan)

 Release of information is completed before

sharing any of the client’s information with another agency

 Enforcing building rules is a challenge

because:

 Many of our tenants have been homeless for long

periods of time and are resistant to conforming to rules

 Loyalty to family, friends, and associates may

allow tenants to allow behavior that violates their landlord tenant agreement

 Ex. Guests after visiting hours are over  Allow guests to smoke in the building