HARM REDUCTION

Iris House uses a Harm Reduction model to incorporate a spectrum of strategies from safer use to managed use to abstinence.  Women and Men at high risk for HIV/AIDS or living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to reduce their dependency on drugs, alcohol and other harmful chemicals so that safer sex choices can be made.

Life Skill Counselors are available to assist clients with building strength to make better choices and achieve healthier living.

The goal of The Support Network is to help clients identify their high risk sexual and substance using behaviors that could result in the transmission of HIV to others or lead to negative health outcomes for themselves.

Services Provided:

• On-site Individual Counseling
• A 12 week cycle of Preventive Educational Groups (English/Spanish)
• On-site HIV counseling and testing
• Referrals to Medical Care, Sub-stance Abuse Treatment, and Social Services based on clients needs.

Click here to download a bochure of this program.