Traditionally, Harm Reduction is a set of principles that has been applied only to those that use substances (alcohol and drugs) providing services to substance user that help them to reduce the risks associated with their use.
The organization Harm Reduction International defines Harm Reduction in the following way,
Harm reduction refers to policies, programs and practices that aim to minimize the negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use, drug policies and drug laws.
Harm reduction is grounded in justice and human rights. It focuses on positive change and on working with people without judgement, coercion, discrimination, or requiring that people stop using drugs as a precondition of support.
Harm reduction encompasses a range of health and social services and practices that apply to drugs, including but not limited to:
For more detailed information on Harm Reduction Principles and Practices click on one of the following:
AT DIGNITY ALTERNATIVES WE TAKE THE APPROACH THAT MANY OF THE HARM REDUCTION PRINCIPLES CAN BE APPLIED TO OTHER HIGH RISK BEHAVIOURS (GAMBLING, COMPULSIVE SEX) AND VULNERABLE AGE GROUPS (E.G) SENIORS AS WELL. THEREFORE WE DO NOT LIMIT OUR SERVICES TO ONLY THOSE WHO USE SUBSTANCES.
Common examples of harm reduction that we use in everyday life.
One on one human interaction has become a harder and harder thing to find over the years. Come to The Haven-- 422 Turnberry St in Brussels on Mondays from 1-4 pm if you are 60+ and want to join a game of crib or euchre, play some crokinole or simply sit and chat with friends old and new over a cup of tea or coffee. Social interaction is a terrific way to boost our mood, help with brain fog and depression!
Are you struggling to set and achieve your goals? We can help you identify your goals, create a plan to achieve them, and stay motivated along the way.
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Also medication management tips
Sign up and join a peer led class to learn at hobby at a "reasonable" speed from someone who has enjoyed their hobby for years. All you have to do is bring yourself to The Haven
For many seniors the increasing reliance on computers has become an anxiety provoking nightmare! More and more services, among them health and government services, are available only online. Leading many to be left behind and risk missing out on vital services. set up an appointment or drop in during open hours and get individualized, at your pace help learning basic computer/tablet skills.
Implicit ageist behaviors may include a lack of patience and respect when interacting with older individuals, exclusion from decision-making, and the use of condescending speech known as “elderspeak.”
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