Harm Reduction Division

Harm Reduction services meet people wherever they are and help them achieve stability and build healthier lives. Learn more below: LA County Department of Public Health Our partners at the Department of Public Health’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control have compiled guidance on preventing overdose deaths, including where to find drug testing strips and how…

Read and watch the stories about the people, places, and programs working in harm reduction every day. Prevention Efforts Grow as Latino Communities Face High Rates of Overdose Deaths CALO News March 18, 2026 LA County Sees Drop in Homeless Deaths USA Today March 10, 2026 Bilingual Campaign to Combat Overdose Stigma Launched Pasadena Now…

The Housing Toolkit is a guide to help interim and permanent housing providers support people who use substances. The toolkit includes strategies on preventing overdoses, keeping people healthy and housed, and building community partnerships. The toolkit provides practical tips on how to use harm reduction principles to house people with compassion and dignity. Please click…