Cochise Harm Reduction is a local, grassroots mutual-aid based harm reduction organization that works to increase access to healthcare and social services for unhoused individuals + people who use drugs in Cochise County, Arizona.
We offer free harm reduction supplies, education, and legal advocacy. We aim to decrease overdose deaths, the spread of infectious disease, and stigma; while increasing employment, access to harm reduction services, and community care. Currently, we operate regular delivery and outreach routes in Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, and Benson.
Give support: donate to the cause, fundraise, educate yourself by attending an overdose prevention training, help expand our network by spreading the word
Give time: street outreach, assemble kits, network opportunities such as: participation in events; support with finding resources for nutritional support, hygiene products, clothing, outdoor living items such as blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, propane
Give talent: Help with administrative work such as assisting with data entry, organizing, mentoring a peer
CHR founder Lu Funk joins Mike Thornton of KBRP Radio Magazine. In appearance one, they speak about how CHR came to be, the challenges of harm reduction in a rural area, Mikes personal history + much more!