Berkshire Harm Reduction
Berkshire Harm Reduction is part of Berkshire Health Systems, and their goal is to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use, such as the spread of infectious diseases. In addition to free sterile supplies, fentanyl test strips, and Narcan, Berkshire Harm Reduction offers testing (individuals 13 and over) for HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) as well as basic wound care and abscess prevention. Berkshire Harm Reductions aims to mitigate health complications from substance use by providing comprehensive services to people with substance use disorder.