The Best Practice Recommendations for Canadian Harm Reduction Programs sets the standard for evidence-based safer practices. By distributing sterile, single-use supplies, education and resources we can help communities stay safer and healthier.
All harm reduction programming in Ontario is guided by the Best Practice Recommendations for Canadian Harm Reduction Programs that Provide Service to People Who Use Drugs and are at Risk for HIV, HCV and Other Harms (BPRs). All harm reduction programs are encouraged to consider the BPRs when developing agency guidelines for distribution of harm reduction supplies and program policies.
For Canadian Programs that Provide Harm Reduction Supplies to People Who Use Drugs and Are at Risk for HIV, HCV, and Other Harms: 2021
Connecting provides the BPRs in a user-friendly, plain language format designed to help harm reduction workers engage with people who use drugs. Used widely in Ontario harm reduction programs to guide the sharing of safer practices to reduce risks associated with using drugs.
Developed using the Best Practice Recommendations, Connecting is a user-friendly guide designed to support harm reduction workers in sharing knowledge of safer practices. see the illustrated guide.
