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Welcome to HaRT³S!

We work with counselors and clinicians, clinical practices, health care systems, state and community-based agencies to embrace and enact evidence-based, community codeveloped ways to reduce substance-related harm and improve quality of life for people who use substances, their families and their communities.

Our Vision

To reduce harm, strengthen communities and improve lives

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Engaging in ethical, client-driven practices
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Building trust and relationships
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Valuing family and community
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Honoring others’ wisdom and life experiences
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Striving for social and racial justice
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Welcome!

HaRT³S is an award-winning Washington State-based social purpose corporation (chapter RCW 23B).

The Harm Reduction Treatment, Training and Technical Solutions (HaRT3S) social purpose corporation was created to provide information and training systems to substance-use treatment and other service providers using evidence-based and culturally-appropriate means of reducing substance-related harm and improve quality of life for their clients and their communities.

HaRT³S Seeks To:

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Honor Family & Community

Honor the importance of family and community involvement in substance-use treatment and recovery approaches.
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Amplify Community Voice

Center and amplify the voices of community members who have been marginalized by their substance use, its sequelae and other systemic inequities.
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Strive for Social Justice

Strive for social justice and racial equity for people who use substances, their families and their communities.

HaRT3S is a social purpose corporation, which is the Washington-state version of a B Corp. This designation allows us to make decisions driven by both social and financial factors. We are committed to operating responsibly as a business, with an eye to maintaining profitability so we can sustainably enact our mission and values.

We are committed to donating 10% of profits to community-led harm reduction organizations.

What Our Partners are Saying

Having worked with Drs. Clifasefi and Collins for the past decade, primarily in their research and evaluation efforts, I can attest to both their professional competence and deep dedication to innovation in the delivery of harm reduction services to individuals struggling with their use of substances. They are creative and tireless in efforts in exploring the various methods by which harm reduction interventions can be implemented in a community. They consistently demonstrate the value of collaboration in their work with organizations and individuals.

Ron JacksonMSW, LICSW, Clinical Professor, School of Social Work, University of Washington; retired Executive Director, Founder, REACH

Drs. Collins and Clifasefi have been invaluable partners to DESC. Their expertise in the field of harm reduction is rivaled only by their ability to center the voice of those with lived experience. DESC is a better organization, and our clients live healthier lives, due to their work.

Noah FayHousing Director, Downtown Emergency Service Center

Drs. Clifasefi and Collins have always provided a tremendous community asset in their desire to provide equitable services for people who are using drugs. The research and training they have provided the community has advanced the understanding, decreased stigma and has helped evolve services to individuals who are in need of the help, in a way in which they are willing to receive it. I have learned a tremendous amount from Seema, Susan and colleagues and look forward to the ongoing collaboration.

Brad FinegoodMA, LMHC; Strategic Advisor; Public Health – Seattle & King County

Some people practice harm reduction. Some people advocate for harm reduction practices and policies. And some people do evaluation and research. Very rarely do you find people who are capable of, and committed to, doing all of those things. Drs. Seema Clifasefi and Susan Collins are the truly rare people who are skilled at all of these and bridging the divides between advocacy, evaluation, and practice practice.

Kris Nyropformer Director of Harm Reduction Practices at the Public Defender Association and former LEAD National Support Director

We are deeply grateful for the collaboration we have had to date with Drs. Seema Clifasefi and Susan Collins. They have consistently shown their ability to engage with community integrated programs in an appropriate, thoughtful, and low barrier manner.

Shantel DavisExecutive Director, The People's Harm Reduction Alliance

Harm Reduction Treatment (HaRT) for Substance Use

What is harm reduction?

A broad set of compassionate and pragmatic approaches that aim to reduce substance-related harm and improve quality of life.

What is harm reduction treatment (HaRT)?

An evidence-based practice in which 3 components are delivered compassionately and pragmatically:

  • Client-led tracking of preferred metrics
  • Harm-reduction goal-setting, and
  • Safer-use strategies

What is HaRT Training?

Our live HaRT Training is a web-based, two-part series with two case consultation sessions. We will discuss, demonstrate and role play the practice of HaRT in clinical and community-based applications.

You can also access our HaRT Training in our digital learning library, so you can learn at your own pace!

How do I sign up?

HaRT3S offers quarterly public live trainings. Check out our upcoming training dates here.

You can also access all of our trainings in our digital learning library, so you can learn at your own pace. Check out our catalog here.

10% of profits are donated to community-led harm reduction organizations. We use a sliding scale pricing model to make our trainings as accessible as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What trainings do you currently have available?

We currently offer several trainings related to harm reduction theory and practice, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care. These trainings are available live and asynchronously through our digital learning library. Learn more about our offerings here.

Who are these trainings for?

Professionals working with people who use substances, including substance-use treatment professionals and chemical dependency counselors, mental health counselors, psychotherapists, social workers, case managers, nurses, and physicians.

How do I register?

Click here to find out more about our upcoming live training dates. Check out our digital learning library for 24/7 access to our training modules. If you are an agency or practice that would like to arrange a more tailored training, please contact us at info@hart3s.com.

Can I set up a training specifically for my organization?

Yes! We also offer customized harm reduction trainings tailored to your work, audience, and goals. Please complete our Request a Training questionnaire to begin the process. Once we review your request, we will set up a meeting with you to discuss specifics.

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