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Harm Reduction
Collective

The Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective is dedicated to meeting people where they are with compassion, dignity, and nonjudgmental support. Our mission is to promote health, enhance well-being, and reduce harm for people who use drugs by providing life-saving resources, education, and connection to care.

Through evidence-based harm reduction strategies, we work to prevent overdose deaths, reduce the spread of infectious diseases, and empower individuals to make safer choices. We believe that every person deserves respect, access to care, and the opportunity to improve their quality of life—no matter where they are in their journey.

By fostering trust, connection, and community collaboration, we strive to create a safer, healthier, and more informed Wilkes County, where individuals are supported rather than stigmatized.

Services

Syringe Service Program

Located at 232 Jefferson St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am- 5pm

Naloxone Distribution

FIXED SITE: Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective 232 Jefferson St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am- 5pm Afterhours Bin on site 24/7

24/7 Naloxone Vending Box

Located at Atrium Health Wilkes Emergency Department, 170 West D St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. (Outside of the ED waiting room, before going through security)

Wound Care & Supplies

Basic wound care services and supplies are offered at our outreach location. If our wound care team member decides that the wound is in need of more advanced treatment, we can send you to the right place to get the care that you need. We also offer other supplies such as hygiene, over the counter medications, pregnancy tests, safer sex supplies, etc.

Drug Checking/Testing

WHRC distributes testing strips for both Fentanyl and Xylazine and can demonstrate the technique for getting the most accurate readings. We also partner with UNC Street Drug Analysis Team to mail samples to the lab for better anaylisis to support individuals making better choices for their health.

Street Outreach

Our street outreach program is designed to meet people where they are, providing nonjudgmental, person-centered support in the community.

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Our outreach team works with detox centers, treatment programs, jails, MAT providers, shelters, and other community partners to ensure that people who use drugs have access to harm reduction education, naloxone, safer use supplies, and connections to care.

We also engage in direct street outreach, walking through neighborhoods, talking with individuals, and offering essential resources, peer support, and compassionate connection. This grassroots approach helps build trust, reduce stigma, and create pathways to safer choices and healthier lives.

If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, we are here to help—wherever you are.

Education

We provide Overdose Prevention Trainings and Harm Reduction 101 workshops to community partners, businesses, church groups, and anyone looking to learn more about saving lives and supporting harm reduction efforts.

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Whether you’re an organization, a group, or an individual, we’re here to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference. Contact us today to schedule a training!

Syringe Litter Pick Up

Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective (WHRC) is committed to keeping our community safe. We offer Syringe Pick-Up Services to help properly dispose of discarded syringes and reduce harm in public spaces.

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If you come across needle litter, simply contact us by phone or email, and a team member will safely collect and dispose of it.

For those who prefer to handle disposal themselves, you can find information on safe syringe disposal in our FAQs. Together, we can create a cleaner, safer community for everyone.

Rapid Hep C and HIV Testing

At Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective (WHRC), we partner to offer free and confidential rapid Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV testing with results in just 20 minutes.

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We provide nonjudgmental support, education, and connections to care, ensuring you have the resources needed to take charge of your health. Testing is free, fast, and available to everyone—Check our calender of events for upcoming testing days.

WhyHarm Reduction

The United States is facing an unprecedented overdose crisis, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl driving record-breaking fatalities. In North Carolina, the overdose death rate was 39 per 100,000 people in 2021, resulting in 4,041 deaths statewide. ​

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Wilkes County has been significantly impacted by this epidemic. The county’s drug overdose death rate averaged 36.3 per 100,000 residents between 2014 and 2019. Emergency department visits for unintentional medication or drug overdoses have also risen, from 102 cases in 2020 to 159 cases in 2022. ​

Harm reduction is a proven, life-saving approach that meets people where they are, reducing the risks associated with drug use while promoting health, safety, and connection to care. By providing naloxone distribution, syringe access, rapid testing, and peer support, we prevent overdose deaths, reduce the spread of infectious diseases, and empower individuals to make safer choices.​

At Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective (WHRC), we believe that every life is valuable, and everyone deserves access to resources that support their health and well-being—because you can’t recover if you’re no longer here.

New Mobile RecoveryHealth Unit

Serves as a vehicle for change offering our recovery support and harm reduction services on wheels to bridge barriers such as transportation and increase access to our services.

24/7 Naloxone Vending Box
Located at Atrium Health Wilkes Emergency Department
170 West D St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(Outside of the ED waiting room, before going through security)

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