Our
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CTHRA exists to mobilize our collective resources to facilitate the human connectedness that builds trust and helps to tailor services and service delivery that is consistent, dependable, non-coercive, non-condemning, and culturally appropriate.
Serving more than 3,500 people across Connecticut
CTHRA provides numerous services throughout the state to reduce harm and stigma to people who use drugs, those experiencing homelessness, and those engaging in sex work. Through harm reduction practices we are able to create an expansive community.
Our services include:
- Overdose Prevention Trainings (Harm Reduction 101 + Naloxone)
- Naloxone/Narcan®
- Fentanyl test strips
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- HIV & HEP C screenings and prevention
- Drug treatment access and referrals
- Syringe Exchange Program (SEP)
- Mobile outreach services
- Rover Program
- Shelter and Housing Referrals
- Distribute fresh food and produce
- Assistance obtaining identification
- Syringe Outreach Response Team (SORT)
- Wound Care and Safe injection techniques/supplies
Our Kits
Overdose prevention kit
What’s inside: Two 4mg doses of Naloxone (Narcan®), overdose prevention brochure
Safer Sex Kit
What’s inside: condoms, lube
Safer Smoking Kit
What’s inside: stem, Chore boy, pusher, mouthpiece, alcohol wipes, antiseptic towelette, triple antibiotic ointment, band-aid, paper clip, candy, condoms
PPE Kit
What’s inside: Two medical masks, gloves, sanitizer, and a COVID-19 brochure
Have questions? Need a kit?
Hygiene kit
What’s inside: shampoo, shave cream, disposable razor, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste
The Rover
An easy way to carry all your supplies during outreach.
Made for harm reductionists by harm reductionists.
Get trained
Want to learn more about harm reduction, overdose prevention, and/or how to administer Naloxone?
CTHRA’s hosted many trainings throughout the state and have received great feedback from trainees.
We even give out a Certificate of Completion!
Get naloxone/Narcan® mailed
Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance (CTHRA) is the Connecticut affiliate of NEXT Distro.
Test your drugs for fentanyl
When in doubt, test. Contact us for fentanyl test strips. We provide free supplies.
Overdose prevention trainings
Learn how to administer Naloxone (Narcan®), ways to prevent overdosing, and Harm Reduction 101.
Have questions? Give us a call.
“Standing in the Gap”
Overdose Prevention & Narcan® Training | HIV & HEP C Testing
Mail Order Narcan® | SSP Listings | Our Locations