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Supplies

MATTERS offers free harm reduction supplies and educational materials to individuals and organizations across New York State.

Trainings

MATTERS is now providing in-person (in Western New York) and virtual (across New York State) harm reduction trainings. There is no cost associated with these trainings.  To schedule a training, please fill out this contact form and select “Harm Reduction” for the subject.

This is a 15-minute presentation on how to use FTS. Participants will receive a supply of test strips upon completion.

This is a 15-minute presentation on how to use XTS. Participants will receive a supply of test strips upon completion.

Xylazine test strips (XTS) from Rapid Response. Image of XTS box, instructions that come inside the box, an individual test strip packet, and an individual test strip. XTS are red. XTS can be used on liquids and powders. XTS are to be used before using a substance.

Narcan training is a 30-minute session on how to recognize an opioid overdose and utilize naloxone. Participants will be provided a training certificate and box of Narcan upon completion.

Narcan, a life-saving, opioid overdose-reversing medication is now approved for over-the-counter use in the United States. Image of Narcan box holding two doses of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray. Image of Narcan nozzle sits to the right of the box.

Our Harm Reduction Training is a 20-minute training on the history and principles of harm reduction. We discuss current harm reduction strategies as well as the future of the movement.