Doesn’t DAP Health’s harm reduction program enable people?
Yes! Entirely consistent with the nonprofit’s history and mission to end HIV and to provide comprehensive health care to all, the program enables people to be safer, and to live their healthiest and happiest life through education and connection to care.
What does DAP Health’s Harm Reduction team provide at various locations throughout the Coachella Valley?
What referrals does DAP Health provide?
How does harm reduction help prevent overdoses and disease?
By distributing naloxone, we help save lives during opioid overdoses. By offering clean supplies and education, we reduce the spread of HIV, hepatitis C, and other infections. And by creating a safe space for people to engage with care, we make it more likely they’ll return when they’re ready for more.
Is harm reduction just for people who use drugs?
Not at all. Harm reduction also supports people engaged in sex work, living unhoused, or navigating mental health challenges. It’s about giving people tools to stay safer and healthier—whatever risks they face—while building relationships that can lead to long-term wellness.
Do you have to be sober to get help?
No. We meet people exactly where they are, regardless of their readiness to stop using substances. We don’t require abstinence to access care, because we believe everyone has the right to health and compassion—no matter their current circumstances.
What do I do if I see discarded syringes in public areas?
Please call these numbers for a cleanup.
What is harm reduction?
According to the National Harm Reduction Coalition, it’s “a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.”
