Harm reduction is a practical approach to keeping people safe and reducing the rate of death, disease and injury associated with higher risk behaviours. Although these behaviours may continue despite the risks, harm reduction strategies do not encourage high-risk behaviours such as drug use or smoking.
Please visit the links below for information about some harm reduction activities within the VIHA area:
For more about harm reduction, please read the BC HealthLink File:Understanding Harm Reduction
For more information about harm reduction within VIHA, please contact us.