PVD25-132 Scaling and Sustaining Safer Use: Reducing Overdose and Substance-Rela

The City of Providence's Department of Housing & Human Services seeks proposals for projects that scale and sustain harm reduction practices, especially among people who use drugs in private settings. The goal is to reduce overdose deaths and substance use-related harms in the City of Providence. The project should include planning, implementation, and evaluation of harm reduction strategies, and should demonstrate an understanding of the needs and challenges of underserved populations. The proposal should include a clear work plan, budget, and evaluation plan, and should demonstrate the organization's experience and qualifications for the project. • The project should target individuals who use drugs in private settings, such as homes or other private locations. • The project should aim to increase the adoption of safer use practices, such as drug checking and the use of sterile use supplies. • The project should increase the number of households that have Naloxone consistently available. • The project should increase the number of individuals and families connected with ongoing supports and services. • The project should demonstrate an understanding of the needs and challenges of underserved populations, and should include specific engagement strategies for diverse populations.