{"id":2452,"date":"2026-01-15T12:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mount-rogers\/?page_id=2452"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:30:43","slug":"comprehensive-harm-reduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mount-rogers\/comprehensive-harm-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Harm Reduction (CHR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2452\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2452-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2452-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2452-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Comprehensive Harm Reduction (CHR) is an evidence-based public health approach designed to reduce the negative impact of drug use on individuals and their communities. CHR services have been shown to help prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis-C, and other communicable diseases, as well as reducing the likelihood of overdose and death. It is intended for those who are unable to, or not ready to cease the use of drugs. For many, CHR is the beginning of their journey towards recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The MRHD CHR program is located inside of the Smyth County Health Department; however, services are not limited to only Smyth County residents. The program extends services to all residents in the MRHD area, as well as anyone seeking services outside of our geographic range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Testing for HIV, HCV, and other diseases<\/li>\n<li>Referrals for HIV or HCV treatment<\/li>\n<li>Narcan\/REVIVE! training<\/li>\n<li>Drug test strips<\/li>\n<li>Syringe exchange<\/li>\n<li>Access to a Clothing Closet<\/li>\n<li>Hygiene products<\/li>\n<li>Education for safer use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to these services, CHR staff also provide referrals to a variety of services in the community including social services, mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, PrEP, Peer Support Services, housing resources, and assistance with Medicaid enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overdose Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Opioid Epidemic has had a significant impact on our communities. MRHD has made it a priority to work with our localities and other community partners to reduce the number of overdoses in our district. We have also committed to training our community on how to identify an overdose and how to administer naloxone. Trainings are provided on-site at organizations, community events, or at local health department offices. To request a training, call your local health department or email <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">MRHDCommunity@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2452-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2452-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2452-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>For more information about MRHD's Comprehensive Harm Reduction program or peer services visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mount-rogers\/locations\/\">Smyth County Health Department<\/a> or call 276-781-7450.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about CHR services in Virginia, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/chr\/\">VDH's CHR page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comprehensive Harm Reduction (CHR) is an evidence-based public health approach designed to reduce the negative impact of drug use on individuals and their communities. 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