Resources for PWUD in Maricopa County
If you’re in Maricopa County and seeking information on safer drug use, food access, housing, or health care several community organizations and resources are available that may be able to help.
This directory includes helpful information. If you have a question or need more help navigating community resources, connect with a volunteer.
Survival Tips for Living on the Streets
Guide with tips on staying warm, eating well, & surviving outdoors while unhoused or unstably housed
Self Detox Guide
Guide offering harm reduction strategies and safety tips for self-detoxing from drugs
Quality Healthcare Is Your Right
Guide for people who use drugs on accessing quality healthcare and navigating stigma.
Picking a Syringe Size
Guide on selecting appropriate syringe sizes for safe and effective injections.
Getting Off Right: A Safety Manual for Injection Drug Users
Comprehensive manual on safer injection practices for people who use drugs
Safe(r) Drug Use 101
Fact sheet offering practical tips for safer drug use, including injection and consumption methods.
Hepatitis C Overview Guide
Informational page explaining hepatitis C, its causes, and types
Medication For Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Overview
Fact sheet on medications for opioid use disorder, including types, benefits, and access options.
Fentanyl Use and Overdose Prevention Tips
Fact sheet from the National Harm Reduction Coalition with tips on fentanyl use and overdose prevent
Stimulant Overamping Basics
Informational page explaining stimulant overamping, its causes, and harm reduction strategies.
Opioid Overdose Basics
Educational guide on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses, including naloxone use.
NASEN Syringe Service Program Directory
Directory of syringe service programs in North America
Hepatitis C Facts
HIVAZ.org's Hepatitis C page offers facts, testing info, and treatment resources for Arizonan
Arizona Syringe Exchange Program Decriminalization Law
State law outlining what syringe service programs in Arizona can provide and how they must operate.
Naloxone Quick Facts
One-page guide on naloxone's use, effects, and access for opioid overdose emergencies.
How to Use Condoms
CDC guide on condom use, effectiveness, and tips for reducing STD and pregnancy risk
Good Samaritan Law: HB 2635 Original Text
Protects callers from drug charges when seeking help for an overdose.
Safe Option for Home Needle Disposal
Guidelines for disposing of of sharps at home.
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