In response to the current growing population of people who use drugs, we're committed to promoting HIV testing, treatment, and care as a key part of our mission to improve health outcomes in our community. Our HIV intervention includes free, confidential, and non-judgmental HIV testing to anyone who wants to know their status, providing treatment and care; we offer comprehensive HIV care services, including medication management, clinical care, and support services, and promoting prevention; We offer comprehensive HIV care services, including medication management, clinical care, and support services.
Our Harm reduction and drug treatment services is a right-based approach We recognize that substance use is a complex issue and that there are many factors that contribute to drug use, including poverty, social marginalization, and mental health issues. Therefore, we are committed to providing harm reduction services and treatment options that address the unique needs of individuals particularly young people who use drugs. Our harm reduction interventions and treatment service includes providing access to clean needles and syringes, overdose prevention services, and access to treatment and psychosocial support, and.
We have a robust referrals and linkage program that include conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the health needs of individuals and determine the services that are most appropriate for them. Utilizing our robust partnershipprovide referrals to a range of health and, legal service centresWe collaborate with other healthcare providers and community-based organizations to build partnerships and create a coordinated system of care. We believe that by working together, we can improve health outcomes and create more effective healthcare delivery systems.
At YouthRISE Nigeria, we promote the right to access comprehensive and high-quality sexual and reproductive health services. We recognize that sexual and reproductive health is a critical component of overall health and well-being, and we are committed to promoting healthy sexuality, preventing unintended pregnancies, and reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV among people who use drugs, especially women who use drugs. Our sexual and reproductive health interventions include Providing access to contraception, STI testing and syndromic management, and providing education and support to promote healthy sexuality, including information about consent, sexual health, and relationships. We work to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their sexuality and make informed decisions about their sexual health.
Our gender-responsive program has ensured inclusiveness and bridged the health, social, and economic inequalities among our target population. we recognize that gender is a critical factor in health outcomes, and we are committed to promoting gender equity and addressing gender-based disparities in health. We provide gender-specific health services, Gender-based violence management, and integrated health services that improve health outcomes, reduce stigma, and increase efficiency.
