Harm Reduction Services

Frederick County Health Department Harm Reduction Services (HRS) promotes strategies that reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use and unprotected sex. Our goal is to meet people where they are without judgment, and offer tools to inform, educate, and empower both people who inject drugs (PWID) and the community. HRS hopes to promote the reduction of stigma associated with substance-related disorders and to link individuals to important health services when they are ready to access them.

Current Harm Reduction Services being offered include:

• Overdose Response Training and Narcan Distribution
• HIV Education, Testing and Linkage to Care
• Hepatitis C Education, Testing and Linkage to Care
• Syringe Services Program
• Voucher Program - offers free sterile syringes
• Safe Syringe Disposal - “Syringe Take Back”
• Sexual Health in Recovery (SHIR)
• Referrals to community resources

For more information, please contact us at 301-600-1755 or HarmReductionServices@FrederickCountyMD.gov