About Us
The Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN) supports harm reduction efforts in Ontario by offering knowledge exchange, networking, and capacity-building opportunities to harm reduction service providers and agencies. We bring together harm reduction workers and program managers from across the province through The Outreach Network. OHRN is funded through the Ontario Ministry of Health.
On this page
Our Vision
People who use drugs are treated with dignity and respect, free of judgment, and receive effective care and support when accessing services across Ontario.
Our Mission
To enhance the capacity of service providers and organizations to effectively serve people who use drugs by providing training, education and networking opportunities.
We Value
- Including people who use drugs in the development and delivery of all our work
- Cultivating an atmosphere of learning and sharing, and opportunities for networking
- Providing quality training and education about harm reduction, to build the knowledge and skills of individual service providers and whole organizations
- Reducing individual, organizational and structural stigma and barriers to care
Meet Our Networks
Our network includes stakeholders from across the province working to strengthen and deliver harm reduction programs in Ontario. Meet our networks and members like Keith, in the video below.
Our Team
Program and Resources Coordinator
Kim has 15 years of experience working and volunteering in program coordination, community-based support, and outreach capacities across Canada. Kim received training with the Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counsellor Advocate Program at George Brown College in Toronto, ON, and Social Sciences at Dawson College in Montreal, QC.
Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building Lead (KECBL)
Stévia (Stay-Vee-Uh) has over ten years of experience in harm reduction, human rights, projection coordination, and NGO management. He has worked tirelessly with BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and disability-justice advocacy to create dialogue and safer spaces that foster equity and empower communities.
