Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention

Overdose deaths are preventable. The Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention program offers evidence-based strategies that reduce harms from substances, including overdose..

• How can the Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention program help?
• How to refer to the program

Fast facts.

• Type of program: Flexible support for alcohol and other drugs
• Location: Frankston area
• Cost: Free

How can the Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention program help?.

• Assertive outreach support.
• Psychoeducation, intervention, harm minimisation, safety planning and overdose prevention strategies focusing on health and wellbeing.
• Short-term intervention with support to access treatment, counselling, care and recovery coordination, inpatient and outpatient detox and rehabilitation options.
• Priority referral pathway for individuals aged 16 and over, who are at high risk of overdose from substances using a harm reduction approach.
• Naloxone training for individuals and families, highly effective in reversing opioid overdoses.
• Education and advocacy for pharmacotherapy treatment pathways.
• Secondary consult with external clinicians and professionals regarding high-risk clients at risk of overdose including harm minimisation and treatment pathways.

How to refer to the Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention program.

Please call us on 03 9532 0811 or email

We also offer Harm Reduction support within our Adult residential detox program in St Kilda, and youth residential detox program in Dandenong.

Please note:

There is help available 24/7 for alcohol and other drugs. In an emergency, dial 000. DirectLine is available 24/7 for alcohol and other drug information, counselling and referrals by calling 1800 888 236 or visiting www.directline.org.au.