Blog by Harm Reduction Circle

Not every guest will approach a booth or step into a sanctuary space, which is why meeting people where they are is at the core of our harm reduction approach. Our Mobile Peer Outreach teams circulate through high-traffic areas, offering supplies, check-ins, and supportive, non-judgmental ...

10.11.25 11:40 AM - Comment(s)

Our peer teams—many with lived or living experience—are the backbone of our harm reduction approach. They provide non-judgmental support, normalize help-seeking, and share practical strategies for safer use, including hydration, pacing, buddy systems, and overdose recognition. By modeling compassion...

10.11.25 11:38 AM - Comment(s)

The Inner Circle Sanctuary is the heart of our nightlife services—a calm, judgment-free refuge where guests can step away from the intensity of the event. Staffed by trained peers, the space offers grounding, hydration, and supportive conversation for anyone who feels overwhelmed, unwell, ...

10.11.25 11:33 AM - Comment(s)

    Creating supportive, informed learning environments requires open dialogue, age-appropriate education, and trauma-informed approaches to substance use. These trainings are designed for educators, administrators, school counselors, campu...

05.11.25 03:41 PM - Comment(s)

    Peers are the heart of harm reduction. These trainings are designed for frontline outreach workers, peer navigators, volunteers, and lived-experience leaders who deliver direct support in community settings, on the street, or inside events. Whether new to outreach o...

05.11.25 07:56 AM - Comment(s)

    Every safe event depends on effective collaboration between security, medical, and operations teams. These trainings are designed for private security firms, venue safety teams, medical responders, EMS contractors, volunteer medics, and crisis management staff worki...

05.11.25 07:47 AM - Comment(s)

    Behind every safe, memorable event is a production team that plans for health, safety, and inclusion from the very beginning. These trainings are built for event producers, promoters, venue owners, operations leads, safety coordina...

05.11.25 07:34 AM - Comment(s)

    Building open, honest conversations about substance use starts at home, in classrooms, and within youth-centered spaces. These trainings are designed for parents, caregivers, educators, youth organizations, and young adults who want to approach harm reduction through compassi...

05.11.25 07:26 AM - Comment(s)

    Harm reduction isn’t just for professionals — it’s for everyone who wants to make their community safer, more connected, and more compassionate. These trainings are designed for residents, business owners, civic leaders, neighborhood associations, and community organizations ...

05.11.25 07:21 AM - Comment(s)

    Creating safer, more compassionate workplaces begins with understanding the realities of substance use, mental health, and burnout. Our professional development workshops are designed for teams across sectors who regularly interact with the public or clients impacted by subst...

05.11.25 07:16 AM - Comment(s)

Human Factors Evaluation and Usability Validation of Prototype Drink Spiking Test Kits for Nightlife Settings

Usability Validation of Drink Spiking Test Strip

Annastasia R. Beal¹†*, Bryce Batcheller²†, Patrick Chu³, Shane K. M. Wood⁴, Troy Wise², Max Jiang⁵

¹Harm Reduction Circle, Irvine, California, U...

05.11.25 05:00 AM - Comment(s)
Leveraging Human Factors Engineering to Optimize Drug Checking Tools

Leveraging Human Factors Engineering to Optimize Drug Checking Tools

Optimizing Drug Checking Tools through HFE

Annastasia R. Beal¹, Bryce Batcheller²†*

¹Harm Reduction Circle, Irvine, California, USA; ²WiseBatch LLC, Costa Mesa, California, USA.

*Corresponding author: annastasia@harmreductioncircle.org

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05.11.25 04:59 AM - Comment(s)

Comparison of DoseTest and WiseBatch Fentanyl Test Strips: Survey Findings from Electric Daisy Carnival 2024

Authors:

Annastasia Rose Beal, Executive Director, Harm Reduction Circle, annastasia@harmreductioncircle.org

David Contreras, Harm Reduction Circle, david@harmreductioncircle.org

Daniel Contreras...


05.11.25 04:59 AM - Comment(s)
Meals on Onewheels OC

Reaching People Others Can't:

Meals on Onewheels Orange County (MOO OC) is a mobile outreach program managed by Harm Reduction Circle, designed to serve individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger, and overdose risk throughout Orange County, California. What makes us different is...
31.10.25 11:56 AM - Comment(s)
Meals on Onewheels OC: Rider Training


Welcome to Meals on Onewheels OC. As a rider, you’re part of a team delivering food, compassion, and harm-reduction resources across Orange County. Our mission is to connect directly with individuals experiencing homelessness or substance-use challenges—meeting people wher...


31.10.25 01:58 AM - Comment(s)