At NBHRN, harm reduction is more than a strategy—it’s a movement for Black liberation, dignity, and justice. As we push forward into 2025, we need your support to expand our impact, train the next generation of Black harm reductionists, and fight for policies that prioritize care over criminalization.

💡 Every donation fuels our mission. Help us build a future where harm reduction is a right, not a privilege.

We are excited about the Workforce Development and Mentorship Program, which will strengthen leadership in Black harm reduction.

As we close out 2024, NBHRN reflects on a year of bold advocacy and transformative initiatives in Black harm reduction. From launching our Workforce Development & Mentorship Program to leading critical conversations on methadone liberation, we’ve been at the forefront of dismantling systemic barriers and uplifting Black leadership in harm reduction.

📢 Missed our webinars? Catch the highlights, key takeaways, and next steps for 2025. Join us in the movement for equity, justice, and harm reduction that truly serves Black communities.

Shreeta Waldon is a living testament to the power of community-driven solutions. As a Board Member of the National Black Harm Reduction Network and Executive Director of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition, Shreeta’s work meets people where they are with compassion, care, and a commitment to justice.

At the National Black Harm Reduction Network (NBHRN), we are committed to ensuring that Black voices and experiences remain at the forefront of public health conversations. Our leadership has been featured in major media outlets and public forums, pushing for policies that prioritize care over punishment and demanding equitable responses to the overdose crisis.

“They were resilient enough to live through a bunch of other epidemics—H.I.V., crack, Covid, multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis—only to be killed by fentanyl.” These were the words I shared recently in The New York Times, and they reflect an undeniable truth: the systems that claim to protect Black lives, while extracting money and talent from our communities, have failed us again and again.