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Drug safety

Youth Projects has long been at the forefront of harm prevention across the community, launching its first Needle Syringe Program in 1990.

  

Our drug safety programs are centred around harm reduction and prevention, providing access to education, training and pathways into programs, services and facilities for effective support. Each one of our drug safety programs is linked back to other support services and programs within our holistic approach to client-centred care.

Our teams are here to listen and to help, not to judge.

Operating discreetly, each member of our team honours an individual’s right to feel safe and secure when reaching out to any one of our harm prevention programs, striving to reach as many people who require drug safety services.

Accessing naloxone

Accessing naloxone

A list of participating pharmacies in our Naloxone Subsidy Initiative for anyone at risk of experiencing or witnessing an opioid overdose can access naloxone free of charge. Read more

Published: 7th February, 2020

Updated: 24th July, 2020

Author: Nicholas Horton

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AOD Counselling

AOD Counselling

Confidential and free counselling, support and education services for young people experiencing alcohol and other drugs issues. Personalised and tailored approach to developing goals and treatment plans. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2020

Updated: 28th February, 2020

Author: Amelia Hb

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Needle Syringe Program

Needle Syringe Program

Access to clean injecting equipment, education and referrals to minimise the potential harm and transmission of blood borne diseases in our community. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2020

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Amelia Hb

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  • Drug safety
Proactive Overdose Response Initiative

Proactive Overdose Response Initiative

This initiative is aimed at informing people how to prevent, recognise and respond to an opioid overdose. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2020

Updated: 27th July, 2020

Author: Amelia Hb

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  • Drug safety
Melbourne street outreach

Melbourne street outreach

Rain or shine, Foot Patrol is on the streets of Melbourne's CBD providing outreach to people in need. The team are a confidential street based, drug safety and outreach support service, working every day and night of the year on foot. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 25th September, 2020

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