Atlanta Harm Reduction Center, Inc.
Tier Program 2009 - 2010
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Target Population Injection Drug Users People at High Risk – HIV STDs/STIs Viral Hepatitis Other health conditions Marginalized Communities |
STEPS
Stages of
Transition
Empowerment for
People’s
Success
Tier #1: Prevention Point Pre-contemplation
· Syringe Exchange
· Safer Drug Use Kits (bleach, cookers, citric/ascorbic acid, etc.)
· Condoms
· Bread, Pastries and Water
Tier #2: Healthy Outcomes Contemplation
· Educational and Support Groups
Women’s Group, Men’s Group. HIV 101 Group, Substance Use Management & Drug Education Group, Viral Hepatitis & More Group, Keeping It Real/Get Real Group
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Services in multiple tiers Showers with Hygiene Kits Clothing Closet |
· Testing and Counseling for:
o HIV
o TB (Tuberculosis)
o Syphilis
In collaboration with other Organizations
o Wellness Exams
o Dental Care
o Hepatitis A & B vaccines
Tier #3: Safety Counts Preparation
Behavioral Intervention including
o Goal Setting
o Counseling
o Socials and Incentives
Tier #4: Linkage to Treatment Action
Placement into
o Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
o Case Management
o Medical Services
o Methadone and Buphernorphine Treatment
Tier #5: Life Links Maintenance
o Linkage to Employment
o Linkage to Housing
