COVID-19 and Rural Harm Reduction Challenges in the US Southern Mountains

This is an academic paper that provides commentary on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on syringe service programs (SEPs) in rural Appalachia. Although SEPs are closing nationally, this region has been disproportionately affected by closings and restricted services due to limited resources. Impacts on and responses of specific harm reduction organizations are highlighted. 

Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
COVID / Coronavirus related
Syringe service program / Needle exchange
Citation

Ostrach, B., Buer, L.M., Armbruster, S., Brown, H., Yochym, G., Zaller, N. (2020). COVID-19 and Rural Harm Reduction Challenges in the US Southern Mountains. Journal of Rural Health. [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 11]

State / region
Southeast
Appalachia