É UMA RUA, Amadora

Currently, and since January 2022, this Street Outreach Technical Team operates in the Águas Livres parish, municipality of Amadora, following the philosophy of Harm Reduction and Damage Minimization (HRDM), with vulnerable populations. This team prioritizes close work with the target audience and the community.
Target Group
People in a homeless situation
People who consume licit and illicit psychoactive substances
Sex workers
Mission
To promote public and individual health through an intervention focused on Harm Reduction and Damage Minimization associated with psychoactive substance consumption practices.
To promote Human Rights and Citizenship of consumers, fostering an attitude of accountability and autonomy.
Our Intervention
É UMA RUA, Amadora
Areas of Operation
Águas Livres – Amadora
Águas Livres
Daily Routes
Pre-defined daily routes covering the main neighborhoods and areas of consumption and trafficking in the Águas Livres parish, in the municipality of Amadora.
Operanting Hours
Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Metodology
Harm Reduction and Damage Minimization
Promotion of public and individual health
Proximity intervention
Individual intervention
Establishment of rapport
Promotion of trust relationship
Direct approach
Promotion of an attitude of autonomy
Walking through locations
Meeting people at consumption sites
Consideration for cultural and ecological factors
Use of language appropriate to the target group
Activities
Socio-demographic characterization of the target population
Distribution and exchange of sterile consumption materials
Syringe Exchange Program
Pipe kits
Filters
Distribution of condoms
Distribution of informational materials
Education and awareness-raising for safer consumption practices
Psychosocial support
Psychological support
Medical observation and assessment
General clinic
Psychiatry
Medical and nursing care
Support in taking prescription drugs
Close coordination with partner entities
Referral to health and treatment facilities
Referral for infectious disease screening
Referral to social support structures
Transportation, mediation, and accompaniment to various health and social support facilities
Collection of syringes found at consumption sites
Promotion of neighborhood cleaning activities
Testimonials
Technical Team
Social Worker, Peer, and Nurse
Doações
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