News and Updates

                     News and Updates from HRTC

"Harm Reduction Psychotherapy - Uncorked"

Tune in and listen to Dr.Denning on HAMS radio show Blog Talk Radio with Kenneth Anderson

"Our first guest is Patt Denning Ph D who will be talking about her new book Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy 2nd Edition, which is a must read for all mental health and substance abuse treatment professionals. This second edition is not merely an update of the first--it is a whole new book." 

HRTC Book Release Celebration and Fundraiser a success!

We met and exceeded our fundraising goals and brought a wonderful group of people together for fun and conversation.  Our speaker, Maia Salavitz, presented a compelling argument for harm reduction therapy by talking about tough love in what is known as the “troubled-teen industry”, the world of boot camps and other highly confrontational treatment programs. In Maia’s terms, these programs constitute sanctioned child abuse. In addition to the horrifying deaths (a few dozen to date) in these programs, they strip kids of their dignity and create traumatic experiences that lead to suicide attempts, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and a fear of treatment in adult life.

Special thanks to our sponsors and volunteers

Center for Motivation and Change

Central City Hospitality House

Community Housing Partnership

Patt Denning and Jeannie Little

Sarah L. Few

Grand Copy, Oakland

Beth Gray

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kaiser

Leslee Klein and Michael Gondek

Jean C. Little

Kevin McGirr

Milestones Ranch Malibu

Eileen Norman

Sheila Proctor

Mindy Rex

Dr. Marsha Rosenbaum, Director Emerita, Drug Policy Alliance San Francisco

Brian Schultz

John de Miranda of Stepping Stones of San Diego

Marilou Sturges

Tenderloin Housing Clinic

Zia Partners, Inc

Press Release:

• The New Edition of Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy by Patt Denning, PhD and Jeannie Little, LCSW will be out November 2011!

Listen to an interview with  Dr. Denning on "Blog Talk Radio" from  May 19, 2011. 

 Appreciation: G. Alan Marlatt Brought Compassion to Addiction Treatment March 15, 2011

The Harm Reduction Community loses one of its pioneers.

    San Francisco Drug User's Union on CBS news, January, 2011

A story on CBS news featuring an interview with Alexandra Goldman and Gary West.

Little Edie PSA : Nice People Take Drugs. November 2010

Fans of Grey Gardens will get a kick out of this video!

First Drug User Union Forms in San Francisco, April 30, 2010

"Thanks to the on-the-ground efforts of local harm reductionists and the funding largesse of the Drug Policy Alliance, San Francisco is now the home of only the second drug user union in the United States."

 Mission Neighborhood Resource Center's Ladies Night saved by Supervisors

Watch the VIDEO.

 Upcoming and Ongoing Events 

Stay tuned for another Shut Up Karoke at the Dovre Club in April!

A new Harm Reduction Therapy group still has spots available!  Call 415.863.4282 ext 2 for more information.