Harm Reduction 101: Principles, Practices & Everyday Decisions

Harm reduction isn’t just a set of ideas. It’s something people practice every day in conversations, programs, and small decisions that help others stay safer and more supported.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the core principles of harm reduction through real stories, shared experience, and practical scenarios. Together, we’ll look at:

• How harm reduction principles show up in everyday moments
• How they guide compassionate responses to drug use, and
• How they help us navigate complexity without judgment or coercion.

This session welcomes people who use drugs, peers, providers, advocates, and anyone curious to learn. No prior expertise required. Come ready to listen, reflect, and practice approaches that center dignity, autonomy, and care in real-world situations.