Tier Programs

 


Atlanta Harm Reduction Center, Inc.

Tier Program 2009 - 2010

 

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

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

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