From the desk of Dr. Donovan Quintis, and an article recently published in the Observer.
Clips from the article;
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">"I have an organization that raises funds for Harm Reduction. This is a fairly new concept all over the world.
</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">If you do not know, harm reduction is about helping those in need, more often than not, people who are addicted to drugs. Though we also aim to help the homeless, the LGBTQ+ community, the mentally unstable, the impoverished and anyone else who might otherwise be discriminated against.
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 24px; color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">We do not push rehabilitation. What we do is provide safer ways for people to live. For example, overdose kits and instructions to use them, clean needle exchanges, cleaner ways to do the drug with fresh supplies and most often with observation. Other things are supplied such as condoms and so forth, things that can help reduce harm for residents. We try to help reduce dependencies and addictions of course, but there is no pressure for them to stop cold turkey.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 24px; color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">We are often on call in cases of an overdose, an inconsolable patient or even prisoners. As a medical Doctor, and Doctor of Psychiatry I also help with prescription remedies and control, and therapy. We can be seen anywhere from hospitals, music festivals and back alleys. Helping out those people who need it.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 24px; color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">My hope also, is to educate people, get rid of the stigmas around those in need, and to get other medical professionals and even law enforcement, on board. I personally approach leaders and individuals to talk with them, and spread the knowledge.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 24px; color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">I will help on foot and in person, as well as take appointments and walk ins at HGH any time."
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 24px; color: #000000; font-family: 'Libre Franklin', sans-serif; background-color: #f7f1ea;">This service is all FREE to the citizens. Misuse of the foundation and it's purpose will result in future denial.
I am always looking for people who wish to help, by volunteer. Citizens, Police, Gang leaders, anyone who wants to make a difference, is welcome.
I can be reached by anyone via email, @ donovan placebo. There are plans to host a fundraising gala, possibly at the museum in the very near future as well. TBA.</p>
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