The PA Harm Reduction Network serves to organize and build power across Pennsylvania to end overdose deaths, drug-use related incarceration, the spread of HIV and HCV, and the many other harms inflicted upon people who use drugs in PA and those who love them. PAHRN works for change through collaboration, advocacy, public education, information sharing, and supporting access to harm reduction resources & supplies.
Grants Awarded
Capacity Building Support
- Year Awarded:
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2026
- Grant Program:
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Community Health Capacity Initiative
- Grant Amount:
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$30,000
PAHRN advances harm reduction as a cornerstone of public health through advocacy, education, training, technical assistance, and resources for service providers, community organizations, and policymakers across Pennsylvania. PAHRN was funded to participate in the Community Health Capacity Initiative, which pairs unrestricted grant funding with tailored technical assistance and coaching through the Public Health Impact Hub at the University of Pennsylvania.
PA Harm Reduction Network
- Year Awarded:
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2025
- Grant Program:
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Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
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$25,000
A core component of PAHRN’s work is public health education—offering training, technical assistance, and resources to service providers, community groups, and policymakers to increase understanding of harm reduction principles and best practices. Through coalition-building, policy advocacy, and community-driven education, PAHRN works to expand access to life-saving interventions, challenge stigma, and support a more compassionate and effective public health response to the overdose crisis across Pennsylvania.
