A<unk>  is a<unk>  meant to reduce harm for chronic<unk> ics. The<unk>  involves providing a regular dose of<unk>  to individuals with<unk>  addiction, typically at a shelter-based harm reduction centre. The centres operating a<unk>  are distinct from typical homeless shelters. The latter usually enforce abstinence from<unk> , whereas the former permit<unk>  consumption "in<unk>  doses or in specific areas". These shelters ensure that high-risk homeless individuals can avoid "exposure to extreme weather conditions, assault on the street,<unk>  poisoning, or the substitution of non-beverage for<unk>  products". They are also distinct from wet shelters, with criteria for admission and offering a greater breadth of services, such as on-site or referral medical, mental health, and social services. Such<unk> s enable individuals to reduce<unk>  consumption, improve hygiene, and improve nutrition and overall health. Other benefits include providing the affected individual with community services and housing, a reduction in health care and emergency service expenses, and less time in prison.
Managed alcohol program
Suicide intervention
Self-help groups for mental health
Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
Heroic measure
Telepsychology
Liaison psychiatry
Tactical Combat Casualty Care