Answers to common questions about Save Lives Oregon
Find answers to common questions about partnering with Save Lives Oregon and accessing no-cost harm reduction supplies through the Save Lives Oregon Clearinghouse. If you have questions that are not answered here, please reach out to us at info@SaveLivesOregon.org.
Becoming a Save Lives
Oregon Partner
¿Qué es Salvando Vidas Oregon?
Save Lives Oregon is a community of organizations working to reduce drug-related harm, support the agency of people who use drugs and end the stigma often associated with drug use. We do this by connecting organizations and communities that serve people who use drugs with supplies, training and resources to support them in this work.
My organization would like to integrate harm reduction strategies into our service offerings. How should we begin?
Reach out to us at info@SaveLivesOregon.org. To support you in getting started, we’ll connect with you to learn more about your organization and your community. From there, we’ll provide you with resources and support to meet your unique needs and situation.
About harm
reduction
Why do we need harm reduction programs in our communities?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon was already in an overdose crisis. Today, the situation is much worse. Social isolation, job loss and trauma, coupled with disruption in treatment and recovery services have left many struggling.
About harm
reduction
What are some examples of harm reduction strategies?
Harm reduction strategies are evidence-based and proven to have profound impacts for people who use drugs and their families, neighbors and communities. Examples include providing:
- Medication to prevent overdose, such as naloxone
- Wound care supplies to treat minor wounds
- Safer use supplies such as new syringes to prevent infections
- Personal sharps containers to dispose of syringes safely
About the Clearinghouse
and harm reduction supplies
¿Qué es la Alianza “Salvando Vidas Oregon”?
"Salvando Vidas Oregon" proporciona suministros para reducir los daños relacionados con las drogas sin costo a las organizaciones que califican, en tanto los fondos lo permitan. Aunque la Alianza no fue creada para servir de surtidor principal de suministros para la reducción de daños en Oregon y las comunidades tribales, las organizaciones que califican pueden utilizar la Alianza para suplementar sus programas de reducción de daños.
Is there information about substance use disorder treatment programs that I can also share with my community?
Harm reduction is about meeting people where they are, and often serves as an access point to additional resources like social support services, medical care, substance use treatment and long-term recovery. Save Lives Oregon can help your organization connect people who use drugs with local resources, including substance use disorders treatment programs for those who choose this path on their journey.
What are the reporting requirements?
The reporting requirements are different for different supplies. For example, if you are distributing syringes, you will need to provide us with a syringe disposal plan. We will work with you to make sure you understand the reporting requirements for the supplies you order.
Are there more organizations in my community doing this work?
Almost every community in Oregon provides people who use drugs with access to harm reduction offerings at no cost, including naloxone, syringe service programs and more. Save Lives Oregon can put you in touch with local organizations that are doing the work to share insight that will support your organization’s journey to harm reduction.
¿Qué suministros hay disponibles mediante la Alianza?
Please view the Clearinghouse application at SaveLivesOregon.org/apply for a list of supplies currently available to approved organizations. Supplies may include:
- Suministros para la prevención de sobredosis, como la naloxona
- Suministros para el cuidado de heridas
- Suministros para el uso más seguro de las personas que consumen drogas
- Recipientes personales para objetos punzocortantes
¿Quién puede solicitar los suministros gratuitos disponibles a través de la Alianza?
To qualify, your organization must serve people who use drugs and fall into one of the following categories:
Organizaciones comunitarias sin fines de lucro [501(c)(3)] o con patrocinio fiscal 501(c)(3)
Programas de reducción de daños y servicios de jeringas en centros de salud comunitarios o centros de salud autorizados por el gobierno federal
Programas de reducción de daños y servicios de jeringas de las autoridades locales de salud pública
Programas de atención médica y comunitarios tribales que atienden a personas que consumen drogas
Programas de manejo de abstinencia o de tratamiento residencial por trastornos debido al consumo de drogas para personas puestas en lista de espera, expulsadas, o que abandonan el tratamiento
Uniformed First Responder agencies implementing ‘Leave Behind’ naloxone distribution programs.
Cárceles que proporcionen paquetes con naloxona y/u otros suministros de reducción de daños para las personas que son puestas en libertad y están en riesgo de sobredosis
What training will be available to my team?
We offer basic training materials and videos on topics such as materials and videos on topics such as administering naloxone and customized training and support on agency-specific topics through our technical assistance program. This is available to all partners, whether or not you qualify for the Save Lives Oregon Clearinghouse.
Si reúne los requisitos de la Alianza, también le proporcionamos materiales y capacitación sobre cómo poner los suministros a disposición de las personas que consumen drogas que atiende su organización.
Si se aprueba la solicitud que le envié a la Alianza, ¿qué se esperará de mi organización?
Las organizaciones que reciban suministros de la Alianza tendrán que presentar informes a “Salvando Vidas Oregon”. Además, si distribuye jeringas, deberá proporcionarnos un plan de eliminación de jeringas.
How do I order supplies?
If you are approved for the Clearinghouse, we’ll connect with you on next steps and send you a supply order form. We can also advise you on which supplies may be the best fit for your organization and community.
How long will it take to get the supplies?
The availability of supplies and materials have been affected by COVID-19. From application to ordering, it could take approximately 90 days to establish your account. During this time, you will have the opportunity to order naloxone to bridge the gap. We encourage your organization to work to establish complimentary funding sources for harm reduction and overdose prevention supplies.
¿Necesita mi organización capacitación para proporcionar suministros para la reducción de riesgos a las personas a las que servimos?
Training is not required to provide harm reduction supplies from the Save Lives Oregon Clearinghouse to your community. But we encourage you to tap into the resources and expertise available from leaders who have been doing this work with people who use drugs for decades. Please reach out to us at info@SaveLivesOregon.org si desea obtener más información sobre el apoyo y la capacitación disponibles para su organización.
