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Harm Reduction Services

Our STEP program is dedicated to supporting our community with a range of essential services. We provide safer consumption supplies, naloxone, wound care education and supplies, resource navigation, food navigation, HIV/HCV testing, linkage to care, and educational resources to help reduce harm and promote health." Under that add in the hours of operation - STEP Hours Mondays 3:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesdays 4:00pm - 7:00 pm.

Naloxone Access

Our agency offers free Naloxone, a life-saving intervention during an opioid overdose. We provide both intramuscular (injectable), and intranasal (nasal spray) Naloxone kits free of charge to the community. It is crucial to be trained to recognize and properly intervene in an opioid overdose situation. Access our low-barrier box outside the office, attend one of our community pop-up trainings, or stop by or call to receive a free training and kit.

Wellness Services also offers Naloxone Respond & Reverse trainings to organizations, first responders, and local businesses. Our certified trainers are equipped to answer questions, provide insights, and demonstrate life-saving skills for intervening in an opioid overdose. These training sessions include Naloxone kits to ensure access to this life-saving medicine and the resources needed to use them properly.

Resource Navigation

We now offer Patient Navigation services for our STEP clients. These services include:

  • Insurance navigation
  • Linkages to medical care, food, housing, and other supportive services
  • Access to medical care for those without insurance
  • Linkages to Hep A and Hep B vaccines, Hep C, and HIV testing and treatment
  • Access to food, including fresh fruits and vegetables through a partnership with
  • Flint Fresh
  • Wound care navigation and kits
  • Active referral follow-up
    • Call today to speak with our Navigator. Enrollment in services is not required to access these resources. Let us help you navigate your health and support needs.

    Introducing: "Everyday People"

    Dive into "Everyday People," a compelling 30-minute documentary that sheds light on active drug use, overdose, and the critical impact of harm reduction services in Genesee County. This documentary delves into local overdose rates, offers essential safer use information, and explores various substance use programs. Additionally, it provides an in-depth look at Narcan/Naloxone and syringe support services. Through powerful personal firsthand stories, "Everyday People" underscores the importance and effectiveness of harm reduction in our community.