Westminster Church ~ 400 I Street, SW ~ Washington, DC 20024 ~ 202.484.7700
Core Goals
Faith-Based Empowerment:
Cultivate spiritual resilience and community support through inclusive worship and interfaith collaboration.
Educational Outreach:
Provide accessible, stigma-free education on HIV prevention, treatment, and substance use recovery—empowering individuals with knowledge and tools for transformation.
Healing & Wellness:
Offer holistic referral to services, including mental health support, peer counseling, and wellness programs that foster physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
Stigma Reduction
Challenge misinformation and prejudice through storytelling, advocacy, and community dialogue—creating safe spaces for truth and compassion.
Community Engagement:
Build partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and faith communities to expand impact and ensure sustainable change.
History of the project
At the conclusion of this grant, “You Are Not Alone” a grant-funded program developed by Harm Reduction at Westminster is able to tentatively* state that all its objectives have been achieved. A greater reduction in opioid-overdoses beyond than the anticipated 15% was found (Objective 1). Through its creative and varied outreach activities this program has built partnerships with SW Academy DC Youth Program (Objective 3), and in combination come to better understand the needs of Wards 5 and 6 in relation to overdose prevention initiatives (Objective 2). Additionally, outreach has solidified Harm Reduction at Westminster’s presence in spaces where LGBTQIA+ and other underserved communities may feel comfortable receiving resources and intervention tools. These efforts have placed program staff among community members to better assess local needs and concerns, as well as to provide baseline education on overdose detection and prevention methods to residents of all ages. In sum, this program has achieved its overall goal of improving health outcomes through overdose prevention efforts and begun to see the fruits of these labors in Wards 5 and 6.
About Us
Overdose Prevention Services
Partnering with Presbyterian HIV Network
Partnering with Presbyterian HIV Network
Thanks to the City, we have free Narcan and fentanyl test strips to distribute as a harm reduction tool. We are an official site for NARCAN distribution for DC Behavioral Health. Schedule a time to pick up what you need by emailing George@GIIIAssociates.com or by calling (202) 978-0517
Partnering with Presbyterian HIV Network
Partnering with Presbyterian HIV Network
Partnering with Presbyterian HIV Network
The Presbyterian HIV Network (PHIVN) welcomes those who advocate with and care for persons and families who have been infected or affected by HIV and AIDS. We encourage the Church to live out Jesus’ ministry of love and justice.
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Partnering with Presbyterian HIV Network
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Prevention, Education, Coordination: Educate District residents and stakeholders on opioid use disorder and the Prevention and Treatment of HIV.
**Prevention, Education, Coordination: **
The Empower district residents and engage stakeholders by providing comprehensive education on opioid use disorder, along with practical strategies for
Prevention, Education, Coordination: Educate District residents and stakeholders on opioid use disorder and the Prevention and Treatment of HIV.
**Prevention, Education, Coordination: **
The Empower district residents and engage stakeholders by providing comprehensive education on opioid use disorder, along with practical strategies for the prevention and treatment of HIV. This initiative will foster a vibrant community collaboration, where collective efforts create a supportive environment dedicated to health and well-being. Through coordinated action, we aim to raise awareness, dispel myths, and promote access to vital resources that can transform lives through coordinated community efforts.
Our Partners
