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Harm Reduction

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:

South Island

  • Program and Health Service Improvements for Hard to Reach Populations in Victoria
  • Presentation - City of Victoria - July 2009 (PDF) Dr. Murray Fyfe
  • Presentation - May 2009 (PDF) Dr. Richard Stanwick   
      

    Central Island

  • Presentation - City of Nanaimo - April 2010 (PDF) Dr. Lorna Medd
  • NARSF - Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families 
      

    VIHA-Wide

    For more information about harm reduction within VIHA, please contact us.

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