Learn how to safely clean used syringes when a new one isn’t available. Our step-by-step guide (in English and Spanish) explains the supplies you need, how to disinfect properly with water and bleach, and why this process can reduce—but not eliminate—the risk of HIV and hepatitis.
A first aid guide for wounds and other skin conditions for people living on the streets. Learn how to recognize and care for infections, wounds, rashes, and other skin conditions common when facing exposure, limited sanitation, and little access to medical care.
Learn how Hepatitis C spreads and how to protect yourself. This resource explains exposure risks for people who inject drugs, steps to prevent infection, and when to get tested.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. Learn why it’s so dangerous, how it’s often hidden in other drugs, and how testing strips can help detect it before use.
Learn how to test your drugs for fentanyl before use. This step-by-step guide explains how to use fentanyl test strips, why testing matters, and how it can help reduce your risk of overdose.
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Learn practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, meet people where they are, and create approaches tailored to individual and community needs.
Xylazine is increasingly found in fentanyl and heroin across Massachusetts. Learn how it affects overdoses, why naloxone should still be given, and the steps to take if someone remains unresponsive.
Taking HIV treatment as prescribed protects your health—and your partners. This resource (in English and Spanish) explains how starting care right away, staying on medication, and regular check-ins can keep you healthy and undetectable.
PrEP is a daily medicine that helps prevent HIV. This quick fact sheet (in English and Spanish) helps explore what PrEP is, who might benefit from using it, and how you can access PrEP.
