Faith in Action: How Spirituality and Harm Reduction Intersect
It's an issue of all the various ways that we craft barriers and you know, hindrances for people to access wholeness and healing in the ways that I understand the divine is asking us to.
Imagine combining the power of faith with the practical tools of harm reduction. That's exactly what Erica Poellot, MSW, MDiv., brings to the table in this episode of 'The Right Mind Media Podcast'. As the Director of Faith and Community Partnerships at the Harm Reduction Coalition, Erica shares her unique perspective on how spirituality can support recovery and harm reduction efforts.
Hosted by Jon Cohan and Gabrielle 'Abby' Dean, this conversation dives deep into the barriers that often prevent people from accessing harm reduction services and how faith communities can step in to fill those gaps. Erica doesn't just talk the talk; she shares real-world examples of faith leaders who are making a tangible difference, from providing syringe services to testifying before legislative bodies.
She also touches on the American Recovery Plan and its dedicated funding for harm reduction, offering a hopeful outlook for the future. If you're curious about how faith and harm reduction can work hand-in-hand to combat the opioid crisis, this episode is a must-listen.