SAMHSA defines harm reduction as “a practical and transformative approach that incorporates community-driven public health strategies — including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion — to empower…the choice to live healthier, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives. ” Their Harm Reduction Framework dives into the 6 pillars of harm reduction and how you can support your community in equitable and accessible ways that are relevant to them that prioritize health and recovery.