PRIME +

Peer Recovery Initiated in Medical Establishments + HCV/HIV Testing and Linkage to Treatment

– PRIME+ peers work with people who are at risk of or receiving treatment for overdose, infection or other health issues related to substance use.
– PRIME+ peers engage people who may be out of treatment and who are at varying stages of change, using a harm reduction approach.

What do PRIME+ Peers provide?

• • • Linkage to substance use treatment and recovery supports
    • Linkage to physical health care
    • Support for hepatitis C testing and treatment
    • Access to community resources to meet basic needs
    • Support for signing up for health insurance (OHP)
    • Access to harm reduction supplies like safer use kits and naloxone
    • Emotional and crisis support

Locate and contact the nearest medical facilty near you on the map. Ask to be connected with a PRIME + Peer! You do not need a doctor to refer you to this program.