Last Updated on August 4, 2026 by Rachelle Moon
Harm reduction is about Reducing risks. Protecting lives. Practical strategies to reduce harm. Helping keep our community safer.
What is harm reduction?
Harm reduction recognizes that every positive step matters. It focuses on reducing harm, prevention overdose, lowering the spread of disease, and helping people stay as healthy as possible until they are ready for treatment or recovery.
Helpful Harm Reduction Practices
In this Health IQ podcast, members of the Quay County Health Council explain several practical harm reduction strategies used in New Mexico communities, including practical strategies to reduce risk while promoting, safety, hope and connection.
Harm Reduction Can Include
- Carry naloxone (Narcan)
- Use fentanyl test strips
- Connect with syringe services
- Reduce the risk of overdose
- Access healthcare and treatment
- Meet people with compassion and understanding
- Be a Rescue Buddy
- Never Use Alone
HERE you can find Instructions on how to properly administer Narcan to assist during an overdose situation. Need training? Contact Quay County Health Council.
Find Harm Reduction Services
You don’t have to face substance use alone.
| Quay County Harm Reduction Services | HIV/hepatitis/STD Testing, syringe exchange and drop box services. |
| NM Dept of Health Harm Reduction | Order Free Narcan/Naloxone, learn about harm reduction and how it saves lives. |