Harm Reduction Response Team
There are critical gaps in access to harm reduction resources in Wisconsin. To reduce the rate of overdoses and the spread of infectious diseases associated with injection drug use, it is critical to expand harm reduction services throughout the state.
The Harm Reduction Response Team (HRRT) seeks to enhance and expand harm reduction services in Wisconsin to reduce injection-related infections and opioid-related deaths.
Services offered by the HRRT
Mobile services
The HRRT offers mobile services that include the distribution of life-saving supplies, connecting people to treatment and mental health services, wound care, and infectious disease testing and treatment. All services are free and include:
- Safer use supplies.
- Nasal and intramuscular naloxone.
- Fentanyl and xylazine test strips.
- Sexual health, hygiene, and comfort items.
- Rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing.
Technical assistance
The HRRT also provides technical support and can refer clients to organizations offering mail order harm reduction services.
For harm reduction programming support or training, contact Heidi Olson-Streed at Heidi.OlsonStreed@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Distribution locations
The HRRT is currently offering services in a red Dodge Caravan in the parking lots of the following locations. Individuals can also call or text the HRRT to arrange the delivery of services in these counties: 608-504-7700.
| County | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Portage Mobile Clinic, 200 E. Cook St., City Parking Lot, Portage | Second and fourth Tuesday from 8–9 a.m. |
| Dane | Community Medical Services, 4802 E. Broadway, Madison | First and third Tuesday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
| Fond du Lac | Community Medical Services, 23 W. Scott St., Fond du Lac | Second and fourth Wednesday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
| Jackson | South Water Street Parking Lot, near 130 S. Water St., Black River Falls | Second and fourth Friday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. |
| Jefferson | Riverwalk Inn & Suites, 225 S. Water St. E., Fort Atkinson | First and third Wednesday from 1–2 p.m. |
| Kenosha | Kenosha Comprehensive Treatment Center, 7991 Sheridan Road, Kenosha | Second and fourth Thursday from 8–10 a.m. |
| Monroe | Monroe County Health Department, 315 W. Oak St., Sparta | Second and fourth Friday from 1–3 p.m. |
| Rock | The Salvation Army of Beloit, 629 Broad St., Beloit | First and third Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
| Sauk | St. Paul's Church, 727 8th St., Baraboo | Second and fourth Tuesday from 9:30–11 a.m. |
| Waukesha | Waukesha Comprehensive Treatment Center, 2422 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha | First and third Wednesday from 9–11 a.m. |
Email dhsdphharmreduction@dhs.wisconsin.gov if you are interested in the HRRT distributing supplies in your area.
Additional resources
Do you need any of these items? The HRRT dispenses a variety of supplies. Harm Reduction Response Team Flyer, P-03477 (PDF)
Obtaining harm reduction supplies and resources isn't always easy. The Harm Reduction Response Team has pulled together a list of resources for rural communities in Wisconsin.
Download the list of Harm Reduction Resources in Rural Wisconsin (PDF)