Substance Use Health and Harm Reduction

Carleton University’s Umbrella Project Harm Reduction strategy aims to reduce stigma and promote safer substance use through education, outreach and support. On these pages you will find information about substance use health, harm reduction and resources to support well-being.

What is Substance Use Health?

Substance use health recognizes substance use as one aspect of overall health and well-being and encourages informed, supportive approaches.

Harm Reduction

Explore harm reduction approaches that help reduce the physical, social and legal impacts associated with substance use and related harms.

Umbrella Project

View Carleton’s harm reduction strategy, which aims to reduce stigma and promote safer substance use across campus.

Stigma

Learn how stigma affects people who use substances and why reducing stigma is essential to improving health outcomes and access to support.

Safer Use Strategies

Access information about substances and practical strategies that can help support safer and more informed decision-making.

Supports and Resources

Discover on-campus and community supports that promote substance use health, well-being and access to helpful resources.