Harm reduction is a compassionate, person-centered approach to public health that prioritizes safety and dignity. OPEN provides access to naloxone, overdose prevention education, safer use supplies, wound care guidance, and sterile syringes—developed in collaboration with people with lived and living experience.
Naloxone (Narcan) is a lifesaving medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose. OPEN is committed to partnering with organizations around Michigan to keep our communities safe.
Learn how to facilitate and implement unique and tailored naloxone distribution programs in your Emergency Department.
Harm reduction can include safe drug supply testing supplies for fentanyl and xylazine, access to proper wound care materials, and safe syringe access.
Learn how to use fentanyl test strips to reduce risk of an overdose.
