901 Harm Reduction is a public health collective based in Memphis, Tennessee!

The War on People Who Use Drugs has taken the lives and dignity of countless residents of the city, and across the United States, and has made marginalized lives both criminal and hazardous. Harm reduction provides an alternative to dehumanization and disempowerment. We recognise that drug use, both licit and illicit, is a fact of life, and work to reduce the harm that can come with this use.

These are some services we provide, aimed at increasing safety for people who use drugs here in Memphis:

Services

opioid overdose reversal kits

These are kits containing the life-saving medicine naloxone (also known by its brand name, Narcan.) This is the medicine that reverses opioid overdose and can save the life of a person who uses drugs. We distribute these for free every Saturday, and provide training in their use for anyone who wants it. We also have a short post about its use here.

sexual health supplies

We distribute condoms, lube, Plan B, pads and tampons.

fentaynl test strips

Due to the increase in fentanyl in local drug supplies, we provide testing kits to help people who use drugs have the most information they can about the drugs they intend to use. Knowledge of the presence of fentanyl in one’s supply can save lives.

resources and tools, and a safe space to communicate and empower our community of people who use drugs (PWUD)!

access to other organizations

Currently, we partner with Memphis Food Not Bombs and the Democratic Socialists of America Memphis chapter in order to distribute food and clothing at our picnics as well. These two mutual aid groups are aligned with our intention to build strong relationships with the unhoused community.