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Harm Reduction Circle
Harm Reduction Circle
Nightlife Settings, Street-Based Outreach, Online, & Beyond
  • Harm Reduction Circle

    Harm Reduction Across Orange County

    Meeting people where they are — on the streets, online, and in their communities — to provide lifesaving resources, peer support, and pathways to stability.
Our expertise

We provide expert harm reduction services that make a difference

Our efficient outreach & support ensure individuals have access to life-saving resources & education, minimizing harm & promoting safety in our communities.

Our Mission in Orange County

Harm Reduction Circle (HRC) provides life-saving harm reduction tools, peer support, and linkage to care across Orange County through community outreach and referral-based access. Our goal is simple: to meet people where they are—on the streets, online, or in their own neighborhoods—with compassion, resources, and education that save lives and restore dignity.

At no cost, individuals and businesses anywhere in Orange County can easily request essential harm reduction and support services through our Orange County, CA Connection Form. Referrals come to us through social media, word-of-mouth, and partner organizations.

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What we do: provide outreach, education, & life-saving services where needed most.


Harm Reduction Circle delivers essential services to vulnerable populations, prioritizing safety, outreach, & direct support. Each of our unique focus areas & programs aim to address emerging needs through preventive initiatives & rapid-response actions, ensuring lasting impact via education & resource distribution. In collaboration with healthcare providers, social services, local agencies, emergency & medical personnel, & with community partners, we connect individuals to vital education, life-saving resources, & critical support services.

Basic Needs Distribution

  • Hygiene supplies, food, and clothing for those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

    • Overdose Prevention Supplies

  • Free naloxone (Narcan®), fentanyl test strips, and other drug checking tools to reduce overdose deaths and promote safer use.

    • Customized Training Sessions & Workshops

  • Tailored harm reduction and overdose prevention training for individuals, groups, and organizations. These sessions equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to create safer environments and reduce substance-related risks.

    • Document Readiness

  • Support with obtaining no-cost DMV IDs, Driver’s Licenses, Real IDs, and vital records such as Birth Certificates.

    • Social Service Enrollment Support

  • Assistance with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs applications to promote stability and self-sufficiency.

    • Resource Navigation & Linkage to Care

  • Connection to health and behavioral health care, housing, counseling, recovery, detox, and mental health services.

    • Additional Resource Navigation

    Warm handoffs to local providers, shelters, and community-based organizations offering housing, employment, recovery, and counseling services.

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    Festival & Nightlife Scene Harm Reduction

    We promote safety in nightlife and festival settings by providing harm reduction education, free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and wellness support. Our team engages directly with event goers to ensure they have the knowledge and resources to stay safe.

    Harm reduction education & training for event staff & attendees
    Naloxone, fentanyl test strip distribution, & wellness support
    Collaboration with event organizers, staff, medical personnel, & security teams to mitigate risks
    Data collection & evaluation of event impact

    Street-Based Outreach Serving Orange, CA

    In Orange County, California, we meet people where they are—on the streets, & in vulnerable communities—offering essential survival supplies, harm reduction tools, & peer support. Our goal is to reduce harm, & connect individuals to vital services.

    Outreach to at-risk communities, primarily unhoused & people who use drugs (PWUD)
    Distribution of supplies, including naloxone, test kits, hygiene supplies, & other essentials tools
    Peer support & linkage to care via health or social services, & local organizations
    Data collection & partnerships with local agencies to enhance effectiveness & impact

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    Mail-Order Supply Distribution Program

    We ensure broad access to life-saving harm reduction tools by offering a seamless mail-order distribution system. Individuals & businesses can easily request naloxone, fentanyl test strips, & other essential supplies, removing barriers to critical resources.

    Direct-to-consumer shipments of naloxone, fentanyl test strips, & harm reduction materials
    Nationwide availability, ensuring accessibility regardless of location
    Discreet, simple ordering process for individuals, businesses, & service providers
    Data tracking & analysis to assess outreach impact & improve accessibility

    Customized Training Sessions & Workshops

    We provide tailored harm reduction & overdose prevention training for individuals, groups, & organizations. These sessions equip participants with knowledge & practical skills to create safer environments & reduce substance-related risks.

    Custom training on harm reduction, overdose response, & safety strategies
    Interactive sessions for diverse audiences, including service providers & community groups
    Hands-on naloxone administration & overdose recognition education
    Ongoing learning opportunities with adaptable content based on emerging needs

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    Program Development & Research Initiatives

    Our commitment to innovation drives the development of new harm reduction programs & research-based interventions. We continuously analyze data to refine best practices & ensure our services remain relevant & effective.

    Creation & implementation of new evidence-based harm reduction programs
    Research-driven insights to address emerging trends in substance use & harm reduction
    Developing & implementing innovative programs to address emerging needs
    Collaborative studies with community partners to develop sustainable solutions

    Innovative Collaborations & Strategic Partnerships

    We partner with healthcare agencies, social service providers, healthcare professionals, local nonprofit organizations, businesses, & cross-sector collaborators. By establishing unique partnerships & developing innovative programs, we address emerging community needs, improve access to essential services, & create sustainable, community-driven solutions.

    Collaboration with local agencies to improve program reach & overall impact
    Developing & implementing innovative programs to address emerging needs
    Conduct research to assess & refine our programs for greater effectiveness
    Strengthening partnerships to ensure sustained, community-driven solutions

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    Additional services

    We offer more!

    Mail-Order Distribution

    Proving direct-to-consumer mail-order distribution of Naloxone & drug checking tools to ensure life-saving resources are readily accessible; even if they are unable to come to us.

    Meals on Onewheels OC

    Delivering nutritional meals, harm reduction supplies, hygiene products, & basic necessities to unhoused individuals in hard-to-reach areas using Onewheels & other PEVs.

    Tailored Training Sessions

    Creating customized in-person & online trainings for individuals, organizations, & businesses alike to increase awareness, reduce drug-related harm, & promote community safety.