From: Feasibility of paying people who use drugs cash to distribute naloxone within their networks
Program Components | Holyoke | Gloucester |
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Implementing syringe service program | Tapestry Health | ONESTOP HRC |
Duration of HCS funding | March 2021–June 2022 (16 months) | January 2022–June 2022 (6 months) |
Program manager | Harm reduction specialist | Harm reduction specialist |
Identification of peers | Pre-approved list based on peer interest | Direct outreach to engage peers |
Duration of peer participation | Four consecutive weeks, with option to reenroll | No time limit |
Weekly compensation per peer | Up to $25 ($5 per naloxone kit), cash | $125, cash |
Supplies distributed | Naloxone kits | Naloxone kits and other harm reduction supplies* |
Average program cost per month | $219 | $1167 |
Total program cost | $3510 | $7000 |