Harm Reduction Action Center Reviews

This folks treat people with Love and Kindness (and helpful knowledge

Thank you so much for being there for the community and me

They have always been on there game with ensuring they are fully staffed with such great people who want to do better for the community. 5 stars for the commitment to ensure their mark on helping others is felt deep where it counts. From the heart, where their love and true honest pureness has came from for the people in need withing the Denver Metro area.

It's a great place and are always good to you as long as your good to them.

Always quick, precise, and the staff is always courteous and professional

The people here are absolutely amazing!! Denver is lucky to have these people and this place to help educate and inform....

Showed a new friend a way he doesnt have to visit the clinic every other day for the very much needed syringes. This exchange was able to get a full months supply and more education on using properly. Love it made me feel cared for.

Yesterday was my first visit can this establishment and I found it to be very inviting and comfortable the people who work there in the volunteers all understand the situation of the individuals that need a place like this they help in every way they can to prevent the spread of hepatitis and aids with the dispensing of clean syringes and all other supplies needed I just did this place 5 stars because they are incredibly awesome God bless everyone there

AMAZING OPTIONS for Services, classes, awareness OFFERED, ALL OPTIONAL, n nothing is mandated in order to obtain what u go for...! COMPLETELY confidential, (other then if ur location is on n MAPS saves it to ur timeline n then asks u about it)well...ALMOST completely confidential...FYI: BEFORE ARIVAL- TURN OFF LOCATION in Settings on ur phone!! Lol ALSO AWESOME PEEPS N NO JUDGEMENTS from anyone (other then those dressed in suits carrying briefcases that u cross paths with while exiting the gate) as long as you REMEMBER: bring a NON-SEE THRU carry Bag/Backpack to carry ur used supplies in n ur new supplies out with (if u wish to avoid scrutinizing looks of those passerbys u exit onto the path of...)

The location is prime--easy to get to by auto or bus. The staff and volunteers extend genuine warm welcomes to the clientele with sincere care and concern for all that walk through the doors.
The intake process though necessary is not drawn out nor does it get too invasive; after which you are given an access card containing an easy to remember and incognito client-identifier code and the local statute to which with this card you would now find yourself immune to in Denver (the statute that makes the possession of any injection device a city ordinance violation). Isn't that great?!
Here you will find safe injection supplies, hygiene products, many MANY resources, fresh coffee every day, ample time in the large restroom to clean up.... shave--or use the potty stall for a max of 10 minutes; you may receive mail here, hang out to socialize, watch any of the hefty arsenal of movies available or simply take a rest (or a snooze) in a safe, clean, warm and friendly place that promotes a judgement-free and accepting atmosphere.
I almost forgot to tell you about the various gift-card earning opportunities that are available here. Right, so there are some classes and such in which you are given gift cards to either King Soopers or Safeway for your participation.... Oh, and lunch is often included with these classes. I attended a four-day, 2 hrs each day (if I recall correctly) class in which a different takeout meal was provided each day, as well as a $15 gift card provided each of the four days (that's $60 total after all four days ). So, yeah, this place and what they a are doing, the fight they are diligently and happily fighting is for the safety and rights of a people that have been misjudged and discriminated against by our society and its outdated laws and ideologies for far too long. So should you choose to come here, for services or to volunteer, I urge you to take a deep, long look at the beauty and within the reality in what is the Harm Reduction Acton Center.

In addition to needle exchange they provide a wide varieties of clean works (cotton, ties, cookers, water, etc). Besides that this is a SUPER safe place to be. It is an oasis from the concrete jungle that lies outside.

The super friendly staff will try to assist you with many of your requests. They also provide information and Education to keep us safe. Hep C Advocacy, Better Vain Care, HIV testing, Mental Health referrals and much, much more.

They also have FREE coffee!!! You can also just kick back, rest and/or watch a movie. They have tons for taped/dvd movies to watch. You pick we watch. Charge your phone and/or tablets.

I would highly encourage any IV user out here in Denver to drop by and check this place out. They are open from 9 am to Noon Monday through Friday. Hope to see you there.

Love the people who work here and dedicate their time for one of the most difficult jobs out there!

Very welcoming and nice. Free HIV and Hep C testing. They really help everyone. Can't understand why when I go people are disrespectful to the people.

Thankful for the help and support I have received from this great place. Many cool people working there.

The people who work here are great! For once you get treated like a real human being and not treated like you are some kind of raging zoo animal thats lose from its cage just because you do drugs and get high. This place is great due to being able to exchange old used needles for new clean ones and making sure the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C is reduced from doing such.

Anything that helps people be educated and safe in their pursuit of life, is a top notch organization to me! The staff are always happy to see you and help you stay safe.

This is action that will help raise the stigma and advocate for those who desire to better their lives. Harm reduction is realistic and something must be done about the 500% increase of those incarcerated, with a majority being drug charges.

Great place for individuals struggling with addiction to receive free services and supplies to stay safe and healthy!

This place was extremely helpful. Definitely recommend if you need information or trying to get help. Was able to get everything I needed and more!
The lady that helped me was full of information on where to go if they couldn't provide what I needed. She was also really friendly! The snacks and drinks were immensely helpful. I can't promote this establishment enough. I wish I would have taken the leap and visited sooner!

Very nice staff always a easy place to feel comfortable. Two thumbs up i say.

Always fast getting the supplies my wife and I need.

The employees here, especially Ruth, take such good care of the customers. She provides many services for less fortunate people. She cares so much about everyone's health and so extremely generous.

The staff are amazing here. When I was told about the place I was hesitant. Too afraid because I didn't know what happened there or how it worked.

I was even surprised that the help I was getting was genuine. You can tell these people really do care about your well being.

On my first visit to they asked me all kinds of questions to gauge my knowledge and offered teaching aides to make sure I was safe.

One step in right direction for addiction and its prey.

Friendly staff that make you feel like home. Have other resources if u need. You are in one big room so hope ur not shy

My favorite out of the different exchanges. Staff is friendly and non judgemental. If you need help with anything or guidance or resources; staff and volunteers or more than willing to help. Your not mistreated due to stereotypes or prejudices. They'll never turn their nose up at you or patronize you. (unlike the way staff members up the street tend to treat you at the other exchange) No your treated with respect and equality. Staff teaches you safe and proper methods in using and disposal by upholding the highest standards in cleaniness, sanitation and sterilization of hazardous material. Staff at the HRAC deserve endless praise and recognition for the services provided and the manner in which it's provided. Thank you for caring! Keep up the great work!

love this place...these people know what theyRtalkingAbout,&want2helpNanyway they can..iVEsat on many occasionS&had conversationSw the staffAboutAwide variety of thingS...THEY WANT2HELP,THEY TALKwU LIKEuRa HUMAN BEINGw/oJUDGEMENT...
Ahuge salute2y'all down there&thankU!!UROCK2..

What is there not to love friendly people and your in and out does not take more then 10 min. Glad there aren't people sitting everywhere making themselves at home anymore.

Well knowledgeable staff here to help ANYONE in need! Private confidential and extremely welcoming to all! Especially the outcasts and beat up!

Blessed to have an exchange in this state. The Gals that run/manage this downtown location are so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! Love you ladies and keep up the amazing work, Denver appreciates and needs you!

Think what they are doing is wonderful. It's a great way to bring awareness and prevent a lot

This place is awesome. I have been going here since 2011. And they know everyone by name. They remain very open-minded and no judgemental. It doesn't matter your background, your race, sex, whom you choose as a partner, or religion you are all the same and they don't put up with closed minded bigotry either. It is descreat so no one can see you go there unless they are there to see you in which case they signed an agreement that states they aren't aloud to say anything about anything that goes on there or who goes there. They offer referral services, needle exchange, STD testing, Narcain is available and so are test strips for fntinal....sorry for my spelling..... I recommend this for anyone that cares for themselves and their loved ones and ones around them. So no matter your lifestyle you do it as safe and clean as possible. I rate this place 100%...........

I have yet to actually spend time here but the volunteers are awesome!

The best needle exchange in the state of Colorado thank you so much for the help that you have provided by your services

pretty cool place but they have some staff on lately who are like so flipping bad; like rude and pushy and inconsiderate. which at a place like this could potentially drive away so many people who could really benefit from the help they offer. which sucks. because needle exchanges are so so necessary to any place i truly believe but it's hard to get junkies out of their shame and into the light of day oftentimes so welcoming non-judgmental and helpful staff is like essential i feel like. otherwise this place is still great and so vital to so many people; including myself.

These guys are great an of ur a little late just call and they got you. Just don't make a habit of it.

They make you feel like family here... I love them!

Truly the best establishment of any kind. They actually care

Great staff. Very knowledgeable and helpful to all those that are battling with the struggles of addiction or getting back on track with a "normal" life again. I thank God for the people at this establishment and I would highly recommend this place to anyone that needs the help they can provide here. THANK YOU GUYS!

This is a very much needed program that will greatly impact the spread of diseases as well as lower the overdose rate

Staff is vigilant,but kind and helpful .My problem is location,lack of more than one capital hill,/ dt syringe exchange,period! Denver is the only western ctate/ city I've lived in ( less eagerly) due to no other vans,needle exchange only,incognito fr 7am to 12...or 7 to3....people,to be safe,need more acess.... workers are nice but rent is way too high in what I see is for us a slum apt.were not in coastal area! Maybe enhanced hours due to time it takes to get there walking or riding bike+ paying bus fair.

Very kind and curious. Their coffee is to die for and treatment is there if you need it.

Ruth & Lisa are Amazing women, they work hard to help a lot of people, and despite a lot of community pushback they do what they do because they truly care about people, and they're responsible for saving many, many lives, and for that I respect and love them a lot,You lady's are awesome!!

This establishment is the future of our whole National Society. The ideas circulating here and the logic and legitimacy behind them is undeniable. The war on drugs that has been plaguing our country for 60 years is going to meet its match with the ideas that come out of this establishment. Not only that the services they provide are absolute necessities. They offer free needles for those who inject. They dispose of used needles. They put those looking to get out of addiction in touch with doctors, support groups, every other resource that is helpful in getting one off of an addiction. There is medicine out these days that makes withdrawing painless and takes away cravings for the substance! Okay

These guys are doing great things for their community and are inspiring others to make their lives and the world around them safer and better. The staff is respectful, knowledgeable, caring and professional. This should be the model for a federally-funded, national program.

Cheers and respect to the team at the Harm Reduction center, keep up the incredible work.

Thank you HRAC!

This place does so much good. The staff is wonderful--kind, understanding, and knowledgeable, and the environment is safe and comfortable. I don't know off the top of my head how many lives they've saved, but it's a lot. So if you're on the fence about going in, do it. And if someone whom you love needs their help, get her there. You'll be taken care of without judgement, regardless of who you are. (And you don't need to bring any needles to "exchange"; they'll give you a ten-count bag, plus anything else you'd need.) Plus they provide coffee, naloxone training, and on occasion, free lunch.

I only wish that I could support them more. I also wish they were open slightly longer or on weekends. 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays can make getting there hard. (Though I understand that their neighbors would probably fight expander hours.)

Love this place, all the supplies one needs In a completely judgement free environment.

They're always in tune to people's needs. All staff is amazing.

Needle exchange, helping to prevent STDs and HIV through education and experience

I volunteer here when I have free time to do so at least a few times a month. If I can't help them out during their normal hours I take advantage of the other ways they offer service opportunities: street outreach, neighborhood clean ups, advocacy, and clinic referrals.

What these people do here saves lives.

This place is a very good place, even if it might not look so great on the surface because of the clientele demographic. They have volunteer openings with little commitment. I recommend volunteering here at some point.

This is the most welcoming spot for injection users you'll find in this whole region of the country. Access new sterile rigs & paraphernalia, Narcan, fentanyl test strips, social & health services and referrals, or just chill for a few hours with coffee.

Staff are friendly and helpful, a place of Hope and recovery, great medicine and therapy, need better operational hours.

This place is absolutely amazing and a huge benefit to the community. They're non judgemental and accepting to any and all addicts seeking assistance. They educated me how to use safely and how the process actually works. They provide all of the necessary equipment needed, and they also accept the used equipment....which is great, keeps dirty needles off the streets, keeps people from sharing needles, and plus they provide narcan!

People like Ruth * an d numerous workers are there to assist you. If you're thirsty or hungry there is USUALLY somethings foodwise available..best of all,like my friend,best friend has over 600ct syringes to return however since he More

Excellent public service with very kind workers! Great that you can drop off your used syringes and get fresh new ones for no cost!

Best idea Denver had ever had. I will be getting NY extra points firmly long. Review.but keeping this google PG-13 sensitive. Wonderful place for the members of the community. There's a great vibe here, with great location and wonderful staff. The workers AMD. Volunteers rock!! They keep the inside and out clean and organized. Awesome 'day shelter like' area for electronics chargingtNice epaciois bathroom, with 2 sink \mirrors. Only thing that would make this place better would b like an urgent care set up for flu season or a shower and WiF , then rxpanf on those ideas.i! No, but seriously anywhere where I can be greeted coming in the door, check my mail, load up on supplies, drink as much free hot coffee as I want, freshen up then watch won entire movie while charging my phone,hang out with friends, renew my Medicaid or foodstamps on the right day and take with me a fresh bottle of wayer out of a fridge and even take educational classes, that would deserve 5 stars in my book !