<p>In this episode, we talk harm reduction as it relates to people who use drugs with Jessica Lamb, a peer worker based in Kimberley, BC. &nbsp;What is harm reduction? How do peers provide support in terms of harm reduction? Where can people find resources, services, and supplies--and how might that look different in the context of COVID-19? Daryl and Kerri from Pacific Hep C discuss these things, and more, with Jess.</p> <p>Have questions about hep C prevention, or hep C in general? Reach out to a peer who gets it at <a href="http://help4hepbc.ca/">Help4Hep BC</a>. Call or text 1-888-411-7578<br> Learn more: <a href="http://bchep.org/">bchep.org</a></p> <p>Want to hear and see us? <a href="https://youtu.be/nxXTLe8yCeE">Find the video on YouTube.</a><br> <br> Our theme music is by Scott Holmes.</p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong><br> Harm Reduction Saves Lives on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harm.reduction.saves.lives/">@harm.reduction.saves.lives</a><br> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/227978058483193/">Cranbrook &amp; Kimberley Network of People Who Use Drugs (CKNPUD)</a><br> <br> <a href="http://ankors.bc.ca/">ANKORS</a> in Cranbrook &amp; Nelson</p> <p><a href="https://www.besafe.community/">Be Safe</a> overdose prevention app</p> <p><a href="https://lifeguarddh.com/products/lifeguardapp/">Lifeguard</a> overdose prevention app<br> <br> <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/">British Columbia Centre on Substance Use</a> (BCCSU)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/webinars/">BCCSU Webinars</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/resources-substance-use-and-covid-19/">Substance use and COVID-19</a> | <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/covid-19/">COVID-19 Hub</a></li> <li>Safe Supply - <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Poster-Information-for-PWUD.pdf">Information for people who use drugs or alcohol</a> (PDF)</li> <li>Safe Supply - Guidance: <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Risk-Mitigation-in-the-Context-of-Dual-Public-Health-Emergencies-v1.6.pdf">Risk Mitigation in the Context of Dual Public Health Emergencies</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FAQ-Pandemic-Prescribing.pdf">Pandemic prescribing FAQ</a> (PDF)</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.catie.ca/en/webinars"><strong>CATIE Webinars</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://bcyadws.ca/"><strong>BC-Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors (BCYADWS)</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://safesupplybc.net/"><strong>Safe Supply BC Map</strong></a> - Get linked with your nearest drug user group and/or safe supply.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Get tested: </strong><u>Any</u> doctor or nurse practitioner in BC can order blood tests for hep C.<br> <a href="http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/bc-hepatitis-clinics">This map from the BC Centre for Disease Control</a> can help you find hep C care, or you can ask your doctor or nurse for a referral to a prescriber experienced in hep C. Don't see a prescriber listed near you? Reach out to Help4Hep BC, we may be able to help.</p>

Hep C 101

BC Hepatitis Network

Hep C 101 | Harm Reduction with Guest Jessica Lamb

JUN 18, 202011 MIN
Hep C 101

Hep C 101 | Harm Reduction with Guest Jessica Lamb

JUN 18, 202011 MIN

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<p>In this episode, we talk harm reduction as it relates to people who use drugs with Jessica Lamb, a peer worker based in Kimberley, BC. &nbsp;What is harm reduction? How do peers provide support in terms of harm reduction? Where can people find resources, services, and supplies--and how might that look different in the context of COVID-19? Daryl and Kerri from Pacific Hep C discuss these things, and more, with Jess.</p> <p>Have questions about hep C prevention, or hep C in general? Reach out to a peer who gets it at <a href="http://help4hepbc.ca/">Help4Hep BC</a>. Call or text 1-888-411-7578<br> Learn more: <a href="http://bchep.org/">bchep.org</a></p> <p>Want to hear and see us? <a href="https://youtu.be/nxXTLe8yCeE">Find the video on YouTube.</a><br> <br> Our theme music is by Scott Holmes.</p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong><br> Harm Reduction Saves Lives on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harm.reduction.saves.lives/">@harm.reduction.saves.lives</a><br> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/227978058483193/">Cranbrook &amp; Kimberley Network of People Who Use Drugs (CKNPUD)</a><br> <br> <a href="http://ankors.bc.ca/">ANKORS</a> in Cranbrook &amp; Nelson</p> <p><a href="https://www.besafe.community/">Be Safe</a> overdose prevention app</p> <p><a href="https://lifeguarddh.com/products/lifeguardapp/">Lifeguard</a> overdose prevention app<br> <br> <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/">British Columbia Centre on Substance Use</a> (BCCSU)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/webinars/">BCCSU Webinars</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/resources-substance-use-and-covid-19/">Substance use and COVID-19</a> | <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/covid-19/">COVID-19 Hub</a></li> <li>Safe Supply - <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Poster-Information-for-PWUD.pdf">Information for people who use drugs or alcohol</a> (PDF)</li> <li>Safe Supply - Guidance: <a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Risk-Mitigation-in-the-Context-of-Dual-Public-Health-Emergencies-v1.6.pdf">Risk Mitigation in the Context of Dual Public Health Emergencies</a> (PDF)</li> <li><a href="https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FAQ-Pandemic-Prescribing.pdf">Pandemic prescribing FAQ</a> (PDF)</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.catie.ca/en/webinars"><strong>CATIE Webinars</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://bcyadws.ca/"><strong>BC-Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors (BCYADWS)</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://safesupplybc.net/"><strong>Safe Supply BC Map</strong></a> - Get linked with your nearest drug user group and/or safe supply.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Get tested: </strong><u>Any</u> doctor or nurse practitioner in BC can order blood tests for hep C.<br> <a href="http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/bc-hepatitis-clinics">This map from the BC Centre for Disease Control</a> can help you find hep C care, or you can ask your doctor or nurse for a referral to a prescriber experienced in hep C. Don't see a prescriber listed near you? Reach out to Help4Hep BC, we may be able to help.</p>