Lisbon's COVID 19 response: harm reduction interventions for people who use alcohol and other drugs in emergency shelters.
Harm Reduct J
; 18(1): 13, 2021 01 25.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1045601
ABSTRACT
Four emergency shelters were instituted in Lisbon during COVID-19, and are still in operation. Between March and August 2020, they served over 600 people. The shelters host a diverse population, including people experiencing homelessness, foreigners, LGBTI + people, those with reduced mobility, couples, those with pets, and People Who Use Drugs, including alcohol (henceforth PWUD). Individuals are provided care regardless of their immigration or residence status. In order to ensure continuity of care in the shelters and to bring in clients who usually refuse to be sheltered, a range of social and health interventions are integrated into the shelters. Harm reduction services ensure that the most vulnerable populations, PWUD and people experiencing homelessness, have access to the services they need. Innovations in service provision maximize the services impacts and pave the way for the future inclusion and development of these services.
Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ill-Housed Persons
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Harm Reduction
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Drug Users
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Emergency Shelter
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Harm Reduct J
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S12954-021-00463-x
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