About Howard Center Safe Recovery – Burlington
The Howard Center Safe Recovery facility is located in Burlington, Vermont. They offer a harm reduction and overdose prevention program that’s for people of all ages and all stages of the recovery process.
Their harm reduction approach is focused on safety and well being while minimizing the overall negative impact drug use can have on you. This strategy doesn’t require patients to stop using drugs.
They recognize that battling addiction and substance abuse problems isn’t easy, and they hope to provide a range of support services like overdose prevention education, clean needles and help with other treatment options. They understand some people might not be able or are not in a place to detox or stop using, and they try to mitigate the problems that come from substance use.
The Safe Recovery Program is free for everyone, and they help people who are actively using drugs or those in sustained recovery. They’ll also help you if you relapse. The number one focus of this program is to reduce the effects of drug related harm and prevent an overdose.
They provide overdose training, offer free Narcan and have a needle exchange program. They can do fentanyl and xylazine testing here as well as HIV and Hepatitis C testing. You can get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B at this facility, and they help with case management and can link you to other types of care if needed.
They have a low barrier buprenorphine program that gives you same day access to medication that could essentially save your life, and they offer free legal help. Their services are free and anonymous, too, and you don’t need an appointment.
Some former patients say the staff and everyone here really cares about people. They say the place is life changing and it works if you work it.
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