Say YES to Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS)!
SAVE LIVES - DON'T CRIMINALIZE
We are in the heat of the Illinois legislative session in Springfield, and IHRRC is working hard to bring an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) pilot program to Illinois - but we need your help!
Help us bring this community-led, life-enabling, evidence-based public health program to Illinois by sending a letter to your lawmakers. Stand in solidarity with people who use drugs (PWUD), and make strides to end preventable death from overdose!
What is an OPS?
Overdose prevention sites (sometimes called overdose prevention centers, safe injection sites, or supervised consumption facilities) are evidence-based health resource centers where people can use pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of trained staff. OPSs reduce the risk of harm related to drug use, including fatal overdose, and provide health services to people who use drugs, including medical assistance, counseling, case management, referrals to community services, education about safer use techniques, and much more.
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