Harm Reduction

We prioritize compassionate support and practical strategies for individuals navigating substance use challenges.

If you currently use substances, Turning Point can provide you with coaching and harm reduction resources to help you prevent overdoses; improve your physical and mental health; and access health care services, including substance use and mental health disorder treatment.

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Harm Reduction Bag

What’s inside the HRB:

2 Narcan
Fentanyl Test Strip
Wound Care Kit
Mouth Guard
Resource Material

Harm Reduction Bags are free. You can come into our center and ask for one.

If you're a company that wants to include some information into our bag, please feel free to give us a call at (802) 442-9700 or email us at info@tpcbennington.org

FREE naloxone distribution (NARCAN®):

NARCAN® is a rescue drug that reverses the effects of heroin or other opiate overdose. If you or someone you know may be at risk of a heroine or other opiate overdose, consider carrying naloxone.

Learn to recognize and respond to an overdose
No names needed
No appointment needed
Questions? Call (802) 442-9700

Narcan® is free to the public by the courtesy of the Vermont Department of Health funded by the tobacco settlement. Please stop by or make an appointment with one of our staff.

If you would like an organization group training or an employee training, please contact us during business hours at (802) 442-9700.

YouTube Training Videos

Learn about how NARCAN® Nasal Spray 4mg works

How to Use NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray

NARCAN® training video - Instructions for administration of NARCAN® Nasal Spray 4mg

Printable Reading Material

Narcan Quick Start Guide

How To Give Narcan

Do You Know What to Do?

CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

Overdose of Drugs and/or Alcohol

Do You Know What to Look for?

Signs and Symptoms if the Victim:

has ingested drugs and/or drunk large quantities of alcohol quickly.
has shallow breathing; Breathing slowly - less than 8 breaths per minute.
has passed out; semi-conscious or unconscious; is not responsive.
has vomited or vomited while unconscious.
has pale or bluish skin tone, especially on the face, neck, chest & lining of the inner surfaces of the eyelids
has “pinpoint” pupils.