This year, it's time to show legislators that we are the evidence that community-led, life-enabling, evidence-based solutions can end preventable death from overdose.
Join the Illinois Harm Reduction & Recovery Coalition for May 8th from 9-1pm (drop in any time you like!) at the Illinois State Capitol Building for a day of solidarity and education surrounding novel ways to protect the dignity and wellbeing of people who use drugs (PWUD).
Members of the public will be able to:
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Learn about what it takes to run an Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) with The Puerto Rico Project's Mock OPS
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Access supplies, education, resources, and connection from our members including:
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AIDS Foundation Chicago, Ear Acu 4 All, Gateway Foundation, JOLT Foundation, Perfectly Flawed Foundation, Porchlight Collective SAP, Trilogy, and UChicago Street Medicine Team
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Connect with other harm reductionists and members of the Coalition
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Learn about becoming a member of the Coalition
Together, we'll build a strong presence across the state to:
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Come together as a community in support of our crucial work to save lives in communities across Illinois
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Build the movement for and with people who use drugs (PWUD)
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Pass the Overdose Prevention Site Pilot and HOPE Acts!
Illinois State Capitol Building: 401 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62701 See more information here
Parking: There is meter parking available on the streets parallel and adjacent to the Capitol Building or at the Capitol Complex Visitor Lot located on Edwards Street, between College and Pasfield.
Accessibility: Elevators have control panels in Braille. Accessible Entrances: West & East (Ramps located where steps and curbs may be obstacles.) Accessible Placard Parking: Four spaces in Visitor’s Center parking lot, one block west of Capitol. Accessible restrooms on each floor. Changing station located in basement restrooms. Currently masks are not required in the State Capitol, however we strongly encourage you wear a mask to the event and stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms of an illness in the 24 hours leading up to the event. Please help us keep our community safe!
Show your commitment to
Harm Reduction, Recovery, Community, and Justice!