OVR in Utah is now the “Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project”

www.shrpexchange.org

OVR has relocated to Contra Costa County in California…stay tuned for updates

See the “services” page for more information about the current and future services in development.

OUR MISSION

We strive to empower individuals and end stigmas regarding people who use drugs, people in recovery, and those affected by HIV, viral hepatitis, and mental illness. We provide comprehensive services to educate, support, and elevate communities.

WE BELIEVE

• People who use drugs deserve compassion and respect.

• Disease is prevented when individuals are empowered.

• Disparities must be addressed to empower individuals.

• Recovery is a reality for individuals, families and communities.

• There are many pathways of recovery and individual choice must be honored

• Harm reduction is a valid pathway of recovery

• People can't be forced to recover.

• Recovery is a process and not an event.

• Recovery thrives in empowered communities.

• Recovering individuals and our allies are part of the solution.

• Decisions made about how to treat anyone should not be made without their input

OUR VALUES

• We recognize the interconnectedness of individuals, families and communities.

• We celebrate diversity.

• We value quality of service and active citizenship.

• We advocate to end discrimination, stigma and criminalization

• We strive for excellence through collaboration

• We value community partnerships.

• We value the willingness to dialogue

• We advocate to remove barriers to any support which empowers people

• We continually evaluate, monitor, and address ways to improve and evolve

• We are accountable to ensure resources are used responsibly, effectively, and ethically.

• We teach through personal and collective modeling and example