2026-11012

The commenter, representing Home of New Vision/Harm Reduction, describes their work providing support services to the homeless and community members. The comment focuses on their organizational mission and impact rather than taking a specific position on the proposed action.

The Executive Director of a non-profit harm reduction organization supports the proposed revision of the National Survey of Syringe Services Programs but requests specific improvements. They advocate for the inclusion of a broader range of services (like drug checking and safer smoking supplies), the protection of program confidentiality, and the inclusion of non-traditional programs in the survey.

The commenter, a coordinator for a mobile harm reduction unit and mutual aid collective, opposes the proposed survey format because it provides insufficient time for data collection and lacks accessibility. They advocate for a digital and mail-in option to ensure a broader range of voices can participate.

The commenter, representing a community-based nonprofit, supports the proposed revision of the National Survey of Syringe Services Programs but argues that it must be expanded to include a broader range of evidence-based harm reduction services and specific community barriers. They emphasize that the survey should capture the full scope of wraparound services provided by SSPs and be designed with input from those who operate and use these programs.

Andrew Knox, a harm reduction program manager with the New Mexico Department of Health, supports the proposed revision of the National Survey of Syringe Services Programs. He recommends making the survey more inclusive of diverse services, prioritizing participant confidentiality, and ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are included in the planning and leadership.

An individual who is in recovery from addiction opposes the proposed action, arguing that it would remove essential harm reduction services. The commenter emphasizes that harm reduction is a vital lifeline for people struggling with substance use and urges the agency to maintain these services.