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Naloxone Now in 25+ Wichita Bars Thanks to Local Industry Initiative
Harm reduction belongs everywhere, including our local nightlife. That’s why the Industry Initiative Project, led by Morgan Jennings, set...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
May 28, 20251 min read


Get Involved With Safe Streets Wichita!
Whatever you have to offer, we’re grateful to have your help.

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Building a Stronger Community Through Harm Reduction
The 24/7 Naloxone Vending Machine at 705 N. Broadway is more than just a tool—it’s a symbol of community coalition-building and a shared...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Naloxone Vending Machine at 705 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214
Read more from KAKE News here

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 14, 20251 min read


‘It’s a terror to the community’: How Wichita police training in public housing affects the neighborhood
Our Program Director, Aonya Kendrick-Barnett, explains the impact of Wichita police using public housing for training. Read more at the...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Opioid settlement funds shouldn’t bolster Kansas law enforcement budgets
Read our Program Director, Aonya Kendrick-Barnett's Opinion piece in the Kansas Reflector here.

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Safe Streets Wichita Featured in the Wichita Beacon!
‘It’s a community problem’: How harm reduction cushions Wichita’s fentanyl crisis. Article by Erin Heger, April 30th, 2024 Morgan...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 14, 20251 min read


LISTEN to an Interview with our Program Director, Aonya Kendrick-Barnett
Safe Streets Program Director Aonya Kendrick-Barnett tells us more about what Safe Streets does and invites everyone to the Convoy of Hope..

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Homelessness is NOT a Crime: Know Your Rights and Resources
Criminalizing Homelessness is NOT the solution: A guide for Wichita allies, housing insecure folks and the unhoused.

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 7, 20250 min read


Join Us For Final Friday
Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening at Safe Streets' Final Friday event! We're kicking off the month with a celebration you...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Masking Up for Community Care
In recent times, the rising tide of TB cases in Kansas has cast a spotlight on the precarious state of public health in the region. With...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Jan 27, 20251 min read


Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Reviving Dr. King’s Dream of Justice and Compassion
By Aonya Kendrick Barnett Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world where fairness, dignity, and equality guided how we treat one...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Analyzing Best Practices for Substance Misuse Prevention and Harm Reduction in Kansas
One of the key best practices outlined in the Safe Streets Wichita policy is the emphasis on education and awareness. By providing...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Mar 12, 20241 min read


2023 KAAN State Conference at Wichita State University
The 2023 KAAN Advising Conference at WSU focused on self-care, mental wellness, prevention, and harm reduction in academic advising. The...

Aonya Kendrick Barnett
Sep 28, 20231 min read


FDA has approved over-the-counter Narcan. What does that mean for Wichita?
Check out this article from the Wichita Beacon https://wichitabeacon.org/stories/2023/04/05/narcan-is-legal-in-kansas-is-it-available-ove...

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