Harm Reduction

Safer choices can keep the door to recovery open.

Harm reduction is about reducing risk, preventing death, and helping people stay connected long enough to reach the next step.

If someone is in immediate danger or may be overdosing, call 911 now. This website is informational only and is not a medical, legal, emergency, or crisis-counseling service.

Prevent overdose

Know the signs of overdose, call 911 when needed, and learn about local naloxone access through official public-health and community resources.

Reduce isolation

Connection matters. Shame and isolation increase risk; steady, respectful support can help people stay reachable.

Use trusted sources

Use official public-health, crisis, and recovery organizations for safety information and local service availability.

What harm reduction is not

It is not giving up. It is not ignoring addiction. It is a practical, life-preserving approach that makes future recovery possible.

Printable flyers

Harm-reduction flyers for outreach and community education.

These Phoenix Rising Initiative flyers can be opened full-size for printing, sharing with partner organizations, or using during outreach conversations. They are informational and do not replace emergency, medical, or clinical care.

Harm Reduction Overview

Safer-use tips, overdose response reminders, local emergency/resource numbers, and Phoenix Rising support messaging.

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How to Use Fentanyl Testing Strips

Step-by-step fentanyl test strip instructions with the important reminder that a negative result does not mean a substance is safe.

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How to Use NARCAN Nasal Spray

Step-by-step overdose response and naloxone nasal spray instructions, including calling 911 and monitoring until help arrives.

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Connect

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Use the Recovery Guide on the site or send a message through the contact page. For urgent danger, call 911.

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